Student Voices

Get the inside view on student life at York.

Category: Campus life

  • A Guide to Student Events at York

    Being a student at the University of York comes with an amazing social calendar! Before I started, I didn’t know about all the different events on offer, so this blog…

  • Life Outside of Lectures: Student Life At the University of York

    Life Outside of Lectures: Student Life At the University of York

    As a soon-to-be fresher, it is almost impossible to quash the anxiety of not knowing exactly what’s ahead of you. Having conquered results day (congratulations, by the way!) you are…

  • Student Life at York

    Student Life at York

    Hi there, I’m Frankie, and I recently finished my first year at the University of York. There are so many things I’ve loved about York, but one of the biggest…

  • The Ultimate Flexible Side Hustle: Life as a Uni of York Student Ambassador

    The Ultimate Flexible Side Hustle: Life as a Uni of York Student Ambassador

    Hi everyone! I’m Paddy, a second-year marketing student and for the past two years I’ve had the privilege of working as a student ambassador for the School for Business and…

  • Confessions of a Commuter: Why Vanbrugh Breakfasts are the Best Part of My Day

    Confessions of a Commuter: Why Vanbrugh Breakfasts are the Best Part of My Day

    Hi! I’m Paddy, currently a second year marketing student and I’m here to let you in on a little secret: the breakfasts at Vanbrugh College are an absolute game-changer. Commuter…

  • 3 Nutritious Budget Friendly Meals

    3 Nutritious Budget Friendly Meals

    A student-oriented guide to maintaining good macros affordably without sacrificing flavour! General Tips When cooking meals, it’s pretty useful to divide them into a carb, a protein, and some veg.…

  • My 10 tips for commuting to the University of York

    My 10 tips for commuting to the University of York

    Having commuted throughout my time at York, I’ve picked up a few tips that have helped me feel connected to university life while balancing travelling in and out of campus.…

  • 4 Tips to Living Uni Life on a Friendly Budget

    4 Tips to Living Uni Life on a Friendly Budget

    From cheap clothes shopping and student discounts to smart grocery shopping, a frugal student’s approach to saving money. Introduction It’s a pretty herculean task to be thrust into striking the…

  • How I met my friends at York

    How I met my friends at York

    If you’re anything like me, you may be worried about meeting new people within the university’s huge student community. I was surprised, however, at how many different groups of friends…

  • Growing Through Volunteering and Leadership at York

    Growing Through Volunteering and Leadership at York

    When I started studying Biomedical Science at the University of York, I knew I wanted to make the most of my university experience beyond academics. Throughout my time at York,…

  • What it’s like to Study at York as a Hong Kong Student

    What it’s like to Study at York as a Hong Kong Student

    Dear prospective students, My name is Kelly, and I am currently in my second year studying English Literature. I enjoyed my time in York because of the unique experience it…

  • My Journey at York as an International Student from Taiwan

    My Journey at York as an International Student from Taiwan

    Hello, My name is Miriam Liu, and I am an international student from Taiwan currently in my final year studying Accounting, Business Finance and Management at the University of York.…