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Category: Choosing a university

  • 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…

  • Making the most of your final year at sixth form/college

    1 December 2021 by Zulekha
    4 minute read

    I consider sixth form/college to be an interesting time. While you can finally relish the independence that comes with reaching the top of the (secondary) educational food chain, you’re ultimately…

  • From your contextual offer to York (tips for next year)

    1 December 2021 by Elizabeth
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Elizabeth and I am currently in my third year studying English and Related Literature. I am also currently the Muse (magazine) Editor for Nouse which is the oldest…

  • How I chose and funded my PhD

    How I chose and funded my PhD

    5 October 2021 by Katie
    3 minute read

    About me Hi! My name is Katie and I’m a second year PhD student in Medieval Studies. I research arms and armour in Middle English romance. In this blog, I’m…

  • Choosing a university: an international student’s guide

    4 August 2021 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It’s where you’ll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you’ve got your offers you…

  • Applying to University as a Mature Student

    6 July 2021 by Tania
    4 minute read

    I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I…

  • Applying to university as an international student

    28 June 2021 by Mi Chelle
    5 minute read

    I applied to university after receiving my A-Level results, during my gap year. I wanted to give myself more time to work on my applications without revising for exams. Applying…

  • Choosing York 📚🎓

    28 June 2021 by Ciya
    2 minute read

    Selecting the right course to study I have always being very interested and excited to attend university, to learn more about my favourite subject – Politics. Choosing York was an…

  • Moving from London to York 📍

    15 June 2021 by Ciya
    3 minute read

    Moving from London, an area of so much diversity and multiculturalism, to York felt very different to what I’ve ever known. I needn’t have worried though, it was so easy…

  • From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York

    20 April 2021 by Hannah
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a second year Interactive Media student. I am also the first person in my family to go to University. When I was…

  • Why I chose York

    20 April 2021 by Katherine
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Katherine, a 2nd-Year Psychology student, and I’m part of Vanbrugh College. I am from Newcastle so, although not a massive distance from York by train, moving away from…

  • Why York?

    20 April 2021 by George
    3 minute read

    The two main reasons I chose the University of York are the academic reputation and the college system. As a member of the Russell Group, the University has a great…