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Category: College life

  • Best apps to download before starting the University of York

    Best apps to download before starting the University of York

    7 January 2026 by Louisa
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Sport at york

    15 January 2025 by Aayan
    3 minute read

    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,…

  • My Netball Life at York

    15 January 2025 by Lily
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Joining the York community: an interview with our students

    3 July 2023 by Katrina, James and Kabeer
    19 minute read

    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…

  • How not to lose your shirt: advice I wish I got for Freshers’ Week

    13 June 2023 by Ed
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Weekly activities at Anne Lister College

    24 January 2023 by Melissa
    3 minute read

    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…

  • 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 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.…