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Author: Helen Richardson

  • Even better than I expected: my results day story

    19 July 2019 by Isabelle
    2 minute read

    Hi! My name is Isabelle and I’m in my second year studying Biology at York. Here is my results day story: What are your top tips for preparing for results…

  • You’ve done as much as you can: my results day story

    19 July 2019 by Annabel
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name’s Annabel and I’ve just finished my first year of studying English here at York. Here is my results day story: What are your top tips for preparing…

  • Everything will be fine: my results day story

    18 July 2019 by Beth
    1 minute read

    Hey there! My name is Beth and I’m in my second year studying Bioarchaeology here at York. Here is my results day story: What happened on results day? I received…

  • It’s not the end of the world: my results day story

    8 July 2019 by Laura
    2 minute read

    Hello! I’m Laura, a 2nd Year English student here at York. Here is my results day story: What happened on results day? I was getting ready to go into college…

  • Spending a year as a Game Designer at Criterion Games

    26 June 2019 by Jade
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Jade, an Interactive Media student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as an Intern Game Designer at Criterion Games. Why did you decide to…

  • Working as a Creative Intern at the Walt Disney Company

    26 June 2019 by Amina
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Amina, a Film and TV Production student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as a Creative Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did…

  • My finance placement at The Walt Disney Company

    17 June 2019 by Matt
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Matt, an Economics and Finance student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as a Finance Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did you…

  • On placement with Physics at York

    14 June 2019 by Finn
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Finn, a Natural Sciences student. I’m currently doing a placement as a Medical Microwave Imaging Research Technician & Project Coordinator in Physics here at York. Why did you…

  • My placement in advanced technologies at Merck

    14 June 2019 by Megan
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Megan, a Natural Sciences (specialising in Nanoscience) student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working in the Performance Materials part of Merck Group. I’m a…

  • Working at Ernst & Young for a year

    14 June 2019 by Chris
    1 minute read

    Hi, I’m Chris, an Economics student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as an Assurance Associate at Ernst & Young. Why did you decide to do…

  • Revision advice

    22 March 2019 by Helen Richardson
    1 minute read

    Our current students share their revision advice to help you prepare for your exams. More revision advice from our students