When I first started uni I never thought I would join the committee for the University of York Korean Cultural Society (UYKCS). I couldn’t speak a word of Korean and had never visited the country. Yet …
What is the GSA? What does it involve?
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 …
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Spotlight on Art Society
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 ended up not fitting …
Spotlight: Coffee Society
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 path of discovery far beyond …
The importance of extra-curricular activities at university
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 …
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SAGGY Give It A Go Campfire – What all those letters mean and more!
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 glad I did! I wanted to take this …
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