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Category: Campus life

  • The Social Side of University: It’s Not Just About Alcohol

    16 February 2016 by Sam
    5 minute read

    Hi! So, it’s now February, which means you’re one month closer to the day you start university. By now, you’re probably pretty sick of people telling you that university is…

  • The human SatNav – four years of cycling in York

    The human SatNav – four years of cycling in York

    12 February 2016 by Madeline Crosswaite
    2 minute read

    I vividly remember my first ride with the University of York cycling club. The embarrassment is etched into my psyche and there it is likely to stay! I had spent…

  • College, Courses and Cases!

    12 February 2016 by Katie
    3 minute read

    Hello again everyone! I thought I’d base this blog mainly on accommodation as that’s likely to be your next step in preparation for coming to York (because you obviously chose…

  • Housing dilemmas!

    Housing dilemmas!

    28 January 2016 by Bethany
    2 minute read

    I remember the second term of first year really well. Gone were the days of feeling like you were on a 10 week summer camp, and welcome to the days…

  • What’s so good about the city of York?

    26 January 2016 by Sam
    4 minute read

    Hello again! Welcome back to York after the holiday season! By now, you’re probably trying to make the decision about which one of your chosen universities you would like to…

  • Where to eat Vegan/Vegetarian in York!

    Where to eat Vegan/Vegetarian in York!

    26 January 2016 by Chloe
    4 minute read

    Week one of Spring term is always crazy – it’s exam week, Christmas and New Year have only just gone by and moving back up to York after the break…

  • One year on

    One year on

    22 January 2016 by Matt
    3 minute read

    Happy Christmas, and welcome to 2016! As we approach the new term, and I approach the halfway point of my university life, (not quite sure how we got here so…

  • Maths at York: a student perspective

    Maths at York: a student perspective

    21 January 2016 by Grace
    3 minute read

    Originally, York wasn’t one of my university choices. Living in East Yorkshire means that my parents are a mere 45 minute drive away, and at the time, that didn’t seem far…

  • Why should you choose York for History? A student view.

    Why should you choose York for History? A student view.

    21 January 2016 by Jamie
    4 minute read

    Picking a university is hard. It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make in your life, and it’s completely understandable if you’re nervous. So let me tell you why…

  • English Lit January 2016

    21 January 2016 by Lewis
    4 minute read

    Hello again English Literature people!  I hope you all had very merry Christmases (that word doesn’t look right) and have survived the return to school relatively unscathed. It’s now 2016,…

  • The Art of Midwifery

    18 January 2016 by Eleni
    2 minute read

    I am sure it is of no surprise that whilst partaking in a midwifery degree, there is no longer (was there ever?) endless time for pondering, idle wandering or anything…

  • University Accommodation – Featuring geese and a cat

    14 January 2016 by Katie
    4 minute read

    There are several colleges at York spread over two campus’. There are differences in price and quality across the board. You can choose catered or self catered. My Campus Experience…