Category: Campus life
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A week in the life of an Environmental Scientist!
University is a big change from sixth form in many ways. For me, one of the biggest changes was in the structure of the academic week/timetable. I thought I would…
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It’s a balancing act!
University life is wonderful but as you might have been able to tell from my last blog, I’m a busy bee! Due to this, everyday things can even feel like…
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My top 5 extracurricular experiences as a mature student!
In 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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One day in the life of a Theatre student
Hi everyone! 😀 As I mentioned in my first blog post I am a second year Theatre student. To be precise my course is called Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance.…
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Independence
Moving to university was the first occasion I had spent any extended time away from home, and I imagine this will be similar for many of you. Whilst moving into halls…
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Great places to eat, drink and be merry in York
Being a student can be very stressful at times, so we all need to blow off steam every now and again. Myself, like a lot of other students, often turn…
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Living on campus… again
On realising I didn’t have anywhere to live in my final year during my year abroad, I decided I needed to find a solution quick. I was in the middle…
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Working while Studying – Employment in York
For the majority of us, employment alongside study is an essential aspect of life at university. This might be because you need to fill that all-important CV. Or, it might…
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Why York?
Christmas is approaching fast, many UCAS applications will now be complete and some will be receiving offers to their chosen five. Luckily, much of the hard work in choosing where…
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Decisions, decisions – why I chose York
So when I was deciding which university was for me I turned to a tried and tested method – a pro-con list for each university. These lists were extensive and I…
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Busy busy busy, how can you make the most of extracurricular activities?
I am the biggest believer in productivity and snapping up every opportunity that comes my way. In my first year I said yes to so many things and I’ve made…
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A little bit about me!
Hello there! I’ve been writing these blog posts for a little while now but realised I’ve never actually introduced myself. So for those of you new to the site here’s…