From a young age in secondary school, I knew that I wanted to work with young people as I loved seeing my younger family members. …
My experience as a Social Work student
I have always been the type of person to care about those around me and always wanted a career where I could help people to …
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A chat with Social Work student, Helen
It took some time for me to realise I wanted to pursue a profession in social work. All the qualities and values I admire are at …
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Meet 4th Year Social Work student, Lucy
My interests have always been within the domain of health and social care, and additionally issues such as inequality and social …
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Beyond Philosophy: getting involved in extracurricular activities
It's not always easy starting at university, especially when you feel like you don't fit the profile of a "typical" student. …
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How to live with other people
Living in halls or flats with other people may be a little bit daunting. But don't worry, the likely situation is that the people …
Getting Involved With Your College During First Year
Hey York student - you’ve made it! You’ve done your uni shop, packed your stuff, travelled many miles, hopefully met your …
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Making the Most of Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ Week is an exciting welcome period for new students starting at UK universities. In this blog post, we’ll visit the …
My University internship experience
My time here at the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) has no doubt been one of the best decisions I have made …
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How to plan and prepare for student life at the University of York
Joining University This post will give you top tips on how to plan and prepare for your student life at the University of York. …
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