Student Voices

Get the inside view on student life at York.

Category: City life

  • How to be more sustainable as a student

    I know that being a student can be hard enough without the idea of trying to factor in ‘being sustainable’. But what if I told you there are some simple,…

  • Spending the holidays away from your loved ones

    Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, being away from your loved ones during the month of giving and joy can be incredibly difficult. You almost feel endlessly envious seeing your…

  • City Guide – LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces in York

    Understandably when you move to a new city as a student, things can be pretty intimidating.  What can be even more intimidating is if you identify yourself within the LGTBQ+…

  • Shopping ethically in York

    Hi, I’m Anjali and I’m a final year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student from Manchester! Read my blog to find out the best places to shop ethically in York.

  • All Things Asian: Food and Shopping in York

    York is a small city but that doesn’t mean you cannot get your favourite Asian essentials! Here are some of my favourite places to get Asian food and shopping: Hong…

  • Exploring the city of York!

    There is so much to do when exploring the city of York, and that can make it tricky to decide where to start. It’s a place that I genuinely love,…

  • A taster of food in York

    Whenever I go into York’s city centre, I always pick a place to eat before I leave campus. Why? Because York is a foodie’s paradise, and it’s so easy to…

  • A Magical York Christmas

    Christmas at #York is utterly magical. Between the twinkling lights and the infamous Christmas markets, even the Grinch would be feeling #festive! 🎁 With many events taking place, such as…

  • The ’12’ Days of Christmas

    Starting at University When I started at the University of York, I didn’t realise quite how much of an impact it was going to have. I went into it with…

  • Spending the Holidays With Your Family at York

    It wasn’t until a month ago that I finally decided I would be staying at university over the winter break. I’m an international student at York, and the prospect of…

  • City Guide: Experience York as a Viking

    York, or should I say Jórvík, has a vivid history as a Viking city. York still carries traces of its past as a bustling Viking city and it is a…

  • Wheelchair Accessible Places to Visit in York

    Before I start, I feel it is important to introduce myself. I’m Amy, I’ve just finished my final year studying Archaeology and Heritage here at York and I’ll soon be…