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  • 5 Reasons I Chose York

    19 February 2016 by Hope
    3 minute read

    1. The Course The main reason I chose to study at the University of York was, by far, the course. The BSc in Film and Television Production offers both the chance to…

  • Settling in at university

    Settling in at university

    19 February 2016 by Jamie
    4 minute read

      Chat to Jamie at our online chat event for Arts and Humanities. It’s happening on Monday 6th March from 16.00 – 18.00 GMT.  Register for the online chat.  …

  • 10 reasons why I chose York, and why you should too

    19 February 2016 by Elise
    4 minute read

    To be perfectly honest, choosing where to study was a really tough call, and it was only after I started exploring the city and everything the University had to offer…

  • A week in the life of an English Lit student

    19 February 2016 by Lewis
    5 minute read

    Goodness doesn’t time fly – it feels like only yesterday you were all avidly reading my last blog entry, and here I am serving up another one.  But the high…

  • A day in the life of an Interactive Media student

    17 February 2016 by James
    2 minute read

    The academic excellence at York, is just one of the many reasons one should join. It is a city full of history, culture and a buzzing atmosphere. A normal day is…

  • 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…