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Category: Accommodation

  • Life off campus in second year

    14 September 2022 by Immy
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Living off-campus as a second, third or fourth year

    8 September 2022 by Zulekha
    2 minute read

    Living off-campus as a second or third year (or in my case, in my fourth/masters year!) is a great experience, and there are plenty of options to cater for all…

  • Colleges – what to expect when you arrive at York

    15 August 2022 by Luise
    4 minute read

    Starting university and moving elsewhere leads to a lot of questions. There are a lot of blogs out there already about student societies, preparing to live on campus, getting prepared…

  • My experience of off-campus accommodation in York

    9 March 2022 by Maoxun
    3 minute read

    About me Hi, I’m Maoxun! I’m an international postgraduate student studying Music Education at the University of York. When I started in January 2021, there was a housing shortage both…

  • My experience of colleges at York

    1 February 2022 by George
    4 minute read

    When applying to the University of York, something that quickly stood out was the collegiate system in place here. York is unique in the sense that it is one of…

  • Social life and activities at Anne Lister College

    15 December 2021 by Libby
    4 minute read

    Second year student Libby tells us about her experience of the activities and events at Anne Lister College at the University of York.

  • Accommodation and the College System at York

    14 December 2021 by Harrison
    3 minute read

    Your accommodation at York is a big part of your Freshers’ experience as it’s where you’ll be living for your first year as an undergraduate. Therefore, it is crucial that…

  • Top tips for living in shared accommodation

    12 December 2021 by Becky
    3 minute read

    Student Becky shares some helpful tips on how you can make the most of living in shared accommodation and keep the peace with your new housemates.

  • Your social life in Vanbrugh

    8 December 2021 by Emma
    3 minute read

    A home from home  As part of my weekly social life in Vanbrugh College, I love to spend a bit of  time in the place that is dubbed Vanbrugh’s home.…

  • Finding Friends in Your Accommodation

    6 December 2021 by Orla
    4 minute read

    Moving into University accommodation is incredibly exciting. You have your own space to personalise and a new college to explore. Plus, you get to experience living independently. However, it can…

  • Langwith College – My New Home

    6 December 2021 by Luise
    4 minute read

    When I first arrived in Langwith College, I felt like I made the right choice. Now, I know that I definitely have. Langwith College, located on Campus East, is one…

  • The ’12’ Days of Christmas

    5 December 2021 by Ella
    4 minute read

    Starting at University When I started at the University of York, I didn’t realise quite how much of an impact it was going to have. I went into it with…