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Category: Choosing a university

  • Looking back on life at York

    29 June 2022 by Morgan
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Morgan! I studied BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at York, and I’m graduating in 2022. After my graduation, I’ll be moving to London, having accepted an…

  • My experience of university as a contextual offer holder

    18 May 2022 by Ellen
    3 minute read

    Hi there, my name is Ellen and I am a second year English Language and Linguistics student here at the University of York. I got my contextual offer in 2020…

  • Is studying at a UK university for me?

    15 May 2022 by Twiggy
    3 minute read

    You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You‘re excited to see how your life…

  • Is studying at a UK university worth it? Reflecting on my experience

    14 May 2022 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    In September 2018, I set foot in the UK for the first time to start my undergraduate studies at York. Flash forward and I am currently pursuing a taught Masters;…

  • Why I decided to study in the UK

    3 May 2022 by Colombe
    3 minute read

    My name is Colombe, I am a molecular biologist. I come from Geneva, a city in Switzerland, about the size of Bath in the UK. Four years ago, I decided…

  • Choosing to study in the UK: The thrills and the trials

    26 April 2022 by Sydelle
    3 minute read

    Choosing to study in the UK, while already intimidating, becomes more intense when you have to decide where to study. Choosing a UK university for me was, however, a pretty…

  • Are UK universities worth it?

    25 April 2022 by Anaïs
    3 minute read

    Is choosing a UK university worth it? Two years ago, I asked myself this question repeatedly. Would I regret my decision? I can confidently say I don’t. Here’s what you…

  • Choosing a University: The How To Guide

    18 February 2022 by Sophie
    3 minute read

    Hi there! My name’s Sophie and I’m a final year Literature undergraduate here at York. Choosing a university can be an overwhelming experience, so I’ve written student-friendly guide to help…

  • 3 Non-Academic Things to Consider When Choosing a Uni

    17 February 2022 by Anna
    3 minute read

    In the search for the perfect uni, you’ve probably already scoured the internet for league tables and university rankings. But it’s important to remember that a university’s ‘good’ placement on…

  • A week in the life of a Biomedical Sciences student

    3 February 2022 by Mollie
    4 minute read

    Back when I was applying to university, I wasn’t entirely sure what it would actually be like on a day-to-day basis. For anyone who might be wondering this too, I…

  • The Brilliance of Contextual Offers

    12 January 2022 by Owen
    3 minute read

    My name is Owen and I am a second year History and Politics student here at the University of York. In this short blog, I will talk about contextual offers…

  • You’ve received an offer- what next?

    1 December 2021 by Maisie
    4 minute read

    Congratulations on getting an offer to York. Getting an offer is an amazing achievement and you should feel very proud of yourself! My name is Maisie, I am a first-year…