Category: Choosing a university
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Why You Should Consider Commuting to Uni (And How to Get the Full Experience)
My name is Madi and I’m going into my second year of university studying Spanish and Linguistics (with a year abroad). I live around 19 miles away from university, or…
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The Ultimate Flexible Side Hustle: Life as a Uni of York Student Ambassador
Hi everyone! I’m Paddy, a second-year marketing student and for the past two years I’ve had the privilege of working as a student ambassador for the School for Business and…
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Studying Biomedical Sciences at York
In all honesty, I didn’t expect to attend the University of York’s Open day, let alone pick it as my first choice, when I began applications in Year 13. Coming…
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My experience as a YorJourney student
As I navigate my fourth year as a student at the University of York, it is striking to look back and realise that my journey at York actually began as…
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Why studying Biology at York was my best decision!
Studying biology at the University of York is one of the greatest decisions I have ever made, and doing so has greatly nurtured my passion and fascination in my loved…
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Joining University after a Gap Year
Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I was a bit anxious about joining university after taking a…
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Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life
By a Second-Year Business and Management Student When I began searching for universities, I sought more than just a degree. As a prospective Business and Management student, I sought the…
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Persistence Pays Off: My Journey from Paraguay to York as a Chevening Scholar
Starting right from the beginning, my name is Alfonso and I’m from the heart of South America: Paraguay. Bet you’ve never heard of that one before. Growing up in a small…
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My experience with the Realising Opportunities programme
My Realising Opportunities Experience! In this short blog, I will be discussing why I believe participating in the Realising Opportunities programme had a huge impact in my journey through my…
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Student Leadership Roles: How York’s Opportunities All Connect
I used to think “leadership” at uni was for the sort of people who love committee meetings, keep immaculate to-do lists, and somehow remember everyone’s name without checking their notes.…
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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…