Author: Renée
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Explore York on a budget…10 fun places to visit!
13 March 2017 by Renée
5 minute readOne of the advantages of attending the University of York is that you will be in the heart of one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cities. Believe it…
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How to prepare for your first social work practice placement?….
13 February 2017 by Renée
4 minute readHaving recently completed my first placement last December, I thought it would be useful (while everything is still fresh in my memory) to share a few tips on what you…
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My top 5 extracurricular experiences as a mature student!
23 January 2017 by Renée
4 minute readIn my first blog, I mentioned that it is possible for mature students to “join in” and actively participate in university life. Despite balancing my studies, family commitments and other…
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University interview day….your chance to shine!
5 December 2016 by Renée
5 minute readInterview day can be nerve-wracking for prospective students with feelings of excitement, fear and panic all rolled into one. I remember arriving 3 hours early for my interview day…
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I’m so glad I took the plunge!….
22 November 2016 by Renée
4 minute readWhen I began my social work degree, I don’t think I really expected the epic journey of personal growth and development that lay ahead. Social work appealed to me as…