Student Voices

Get the inside view on student life at York.

Category: Campus life

  • 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…

  • Why York?

    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…

  • 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…

  • Busy busy busy, how can you make the most of extracurricular activities?

    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…

  • 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…

  • Don’t take it for granted!

    Don’t take it for granted!

    I’m a second-year student now … scary! How did that happen? Everyone always says time flies but you never think they’re actually telling the truth! That got me thinking, what…

  • York Politics Society

    York Politics Society

    Hi! I’m Sam. I’m a third year Politics with International Relations student and this is my first blog post for Student Voices. I wanted to tell you a little about…

  • Time flies!

    Today, as people are wondering how they’ll manage the last, intense, week of classes, what the final exams will consist off, or even what will be on the dinner table at…

  • Keeping up with deadlines

    Keeping up with deadlines

     Hello all, I’m Freddy. I’m a second year Social and Political Sciences student, and I’m going to be blogging about all things York this year. For my first post, I…

  • Colleges, Societies and Getting Involved

    You may have noticed that the University of York describes itself as a collegiate university and, if you’ve spoken to UoY students, people often take their college (and its associated…

  • Pursuing your passions at York

    Pursuing your passions at York

    Hey guys, I’m Jake, a second year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student. I thought I’d start out by talking about one of my passions and how coming to York has…

  • 5 Reasons I love studying Film and Television Production at York

    5 Reasons I love studying Film and Television Production at York

    Hello everyone! Since this is my first blog post, I thought I’d introduce myself. I’m Julia and I’m a second year Film and TV Production student from Austria. Now that…