Category: Accommodation
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Navigating starting University after a Gap Year
I think there’s sometimes an assumption that taking a gap year makes the eventual move to university ‘easier’. However, I believe that it’s a transition that comes with challenges whatever…
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De-bunking myths and misconceptions about studying at York
Myths and misconceptions are something you will definitely come across applying for university, and today I am going to de-bunk common misconceptions about York. “York is freezing cold all year…
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Best apps to download before starting the University of York
The start of university is confusing, and if you’re anything like me, you’re on this blog because you like to be prepared! I have found that the apps I discuss…
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Sport at york
Hi folks! I’m Aayan, a first year student studying PPE. I’m gonna give you a little insight into what sports are like at York, which ones I take part in,…
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My Netball Life at York
Hi, I’m Lily a third year PPE student who is involved (and LOVES) both college and uni netball. For those who aren’t aware, York is split into colleges. You can…
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Top tips for making your room feel like home
Hello there! My name is Parker and I am a first year student in Langwith College. I was really excited to decorate my room before I started university. But I…
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Personalising Your Room
The first – and most enduring – challenge a university student faces is the issue of room decoration. Whether you’re in campus accommodation or renting privately elsewhere, you’ll be spending…
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Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. So, looking back to the…
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Top tips to take 1st Year by the Viking horns
The first year of anything new can be tough. The first year of university, especially so. Fear not, though, as here are my top tips on how to survive. Let…
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How not to lose your shirt: advice I wish I got for Freshers’ Week
Oh, Fresher’s Week, Freshers’ Week, wherefore art thou Freshers’ Week? As a former fresher, I can attest to the roller-coaster that is Freshers’ Week. But fear not, here’s the advice…
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Weekly activities at Anne Lister College
Before I begin to highlight all the numerous college activities available, I thought I would briefly introduce what colleges are here at the University of York, in case you don’t…
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Life off campus in second year
Three of my flatmates and I started looking for a house together over Christmas break in first year. We all got on well, had similar standards of cleanliness, and were…