Student Voices

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Category: Societies

  • Growing Through Volunteering and Leadership at York

    Growing Through Volunteering and Leadership at York

    When I started studying Biomedical Science at the University of York, I knew I wanted to make the most of my university experience beyond academics. Throughout my time at York,…

  • Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Student life is demanding. Deadlines stack up, finances loom, social calendars fill fast… Wellbeing and looking after yourself at uni is paramount. Wellbeing isn’t just one thing or fix; it’s…

  • Joining societies as an international student

    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…

  • A Queer Students Guide to the Department of Biology

    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…

  • Advice from a Third Year student at York

    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…

  • What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York

    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…

  • How I Looked After My Wellbeing at York

    As an International student coming from Korea to York, navigating mental health, finances, career opportunities and finding friends.

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Social and public policy: Three things to look forward to at York

    Hi, My name is Megan and I’m a third year BA Social and Public Policy student here at York. This blog will focus on three things to look forward to…

  • Rock climbing in York: a different kind of high

      When most people think about a night out, they may envision heading to a bar or club, grabbing a drink with friends and dancing the night away. However, for…