Category: Campus life
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Accessing Student Support: How I Got Through the ‘First-Year Wobble’ at York
Winter days on campus can be beautiful, but the change in routine can be tough. Photo by Zeyu Jiang on Unsplash. By November, the adrenaline of Freshers’ Week has usually…
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Societies to College Sport: Student Leadership Opportunities at York
Uni is about so much more than lectures, deadlines, and working your way through an ever-growing reading list. For me, some of the most valuable things I’ve gained at York…
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The York Bursary: A Short Guide
A low-income student’s take on York’s bursary for accommodation. What is the York Bursary? I think the York Bursary is really important for students who might need it, so this…
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Navigating starting University after a Gap Year
I think there’s sometimes an assumption that taking a gap year makes the eventual move to university ‘easier’. However, I believe that it’s a transition that comes with challenges whatever…
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Cultural societies at the University of York
There is a good saying, ‘You get out of societies what you put into them.’ Being involved in student societies is one of the best ways to experience new things,…
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De-bunking myths and misconceptions about studying at York
Myths and misconceptions are something you will definitely come across applying for university, and today I am going to de-bunk common misconceptions about York. “York is freezing cold all year…
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Being an international student in York
The University of York has a significant international presence, with over 20,000 of its students coming from outside the UK, representing over 140 countries. A large number of international students…
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Best apps to download before starting the University of York
The start of university is confusing, and if you’re anything like me, you’re on this blog because you like to be prepared! I have found that the apps I discuss…
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Giving Back: Opportunities to Volunteer at the University of York
As a first-year, I haven’t had much experience volunteering at university yet, however I’ve had so many opportunities for such a wide variety of roles in only a few months…
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Studying at York, Saving in Leeds: My life as a Student Commuter
Hi, my name’s Lucas, and I’m a mature student at the University of York, living with my girlfriend in Leeds city centre. While this was originally intended to be a…
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Sport at york
Hi folks! I’m Aayan, a first year student studying PPE. I’m gonna give you a little insight into what sports are like at York, which ones I take part in,…