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Category: Societies

  • What is the GSA? What does it involve?

    18 February 2020 by Janet
    2 minute read

    The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is an organisation for postgraduate students (Masters and PhD students) that arranges activities. It also provides support in students’ academic and well-being. As a postgraduate…

  • Spotlight on Art Society

    17 February 2020 by Megan
    3 minute read

    When I started my postgrad degree at York, I was amazed at the range of societies available. During my undergrad, I joined my previous university’s art society; but the timing…

  • Spotlight: Coffee Society

    11 February 2020 by Stefan
    3 minute read

    Ever since I renounced coffee chains for their arguably exorbitant prices, I’ve been looking for ways to enjoy good coffee at a reasonable cost. This has led me down a…

  • The importance of extra-curricular activities at university

    11 February 2020 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    By it’s very definition, university is “a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees”; but I believe that university isn’t just about the academia. The experience of university…

  • SAGGY Give It A Go Campfire – What all those letters mean and more!

    20 January 2020 by Megan
    3 minute read

    Last Saturday I took the time out of my busy Postgrad schedule to head down to Heslington Scout Hut for the SAGGY Give It A Go Campfire, and I’m really…

  • How volleyball helped me settle in to uni

    12 January 2020 by Natalya
    3 minute read

    Coming to university, one of the biggest challenges for me was always going to be making friends. At the same time, I was very excited! Making friends: the best part…

  • Baking Society – Ready, Set, Bake!

    10 January 2020 by Kirsten
    2 minute read

    The first society I joined during Freshers’ Week was Baking Society, and I have loved being a part of it ever since! I love to bake at home, and I…

  • How joining societies at university can boost your career prospects

    19 December 2019 by Malu
    4 minute read

    If you’re a prospective student, odds are you’ve heard at least 10 different people tell you to join as many societies as you can in your first year at university.…

  • Making friends in York

    20 May 2019 by International student bloggers
    5 minute read

    Read tips and advice from our international students on the best ways to make friends at university in York.

  • Rowing at the University of York

    Rowing at the University of York

    15 April 2019 by Rosie
    4 minute read

    My name is Rosie and I am a third year sociology student. In my first year, I picked up rowing as a novice and haven’t regretted it since! Prior to…