Category: Campus life
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My experience in accommodation : Weekly meals
Hi, I’m Jack and I am a current first year undergraduate at the University of York studying Criminology. I have been in 2 accommodations during my first year, one being…
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What You Need to Know About Catered Accommodation
From menu options to cooking tips! Some Context I was committed to the idea of being self-catered because of my passion for cooking yet, after a year of catered food,…
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Joining societies as an international student
Did you know that the University of York has hundreds of societies? Whether you’re interested in cosplay, choir or rugby, York will have a society for you! Why join a…
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A Queer Students Guide to the Department of Biology
My name is Fran and I am a queer student studying Biomedical sciences. As a student ambassador for the Department of Biology I am often asked what life is like…
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New campus, new chapter: My start in Biology
My heart dropped when I realised I had finally gotten into my first‐choice university. I made it. Something that had lived only in my imagination was suddenly becoming real. When…
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Advice from a Third Year student at York
As I enter the second semester of my final year at University, I’ve constantly found myself saying to my friends in years below me, “here’s some advice from a third…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York
When I’m working open days as an ambassador for the School for Business and Society in the Church Lane Building, the one thing that’s always asked is…
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Studying ‘the York Way’: My journey from Mumbai to York
Dear prospective Business and Management students, I’m Rajas, a second-year Business and Management student originally from Mumbai, now calling York home. What I love most about the University of York…
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A cycle friendly city and campus
Since campus is only a short way away from the city centre, cycling is the perfect way to get around and York is definitely one of the most cycle friendly…
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Joining University after a Gap Year
Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I was a bit anxious about joining university after taking a…
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Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life
By a Second-Year Business and Management Student When I began searching for universities, I sought more than just a degree. As a prospective Business and Management student, I sought the…