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Category: City life

  • City Guide: Experience York as a Viking

    2 December 2021 by Anna
    3 minute read

    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

    9 August 2021 by Amy
    6 minute read

    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…

  • Non-alcoholic activities to do in and around York

    7 July 2021 by Jen
    3 minute read

    When you hear the words “university student” one of your first associations will be ‘binge drinking’. Both movies and television have long portrayed uni students to be chaotic, young adults…

  • Life in the City of York

    11 May 2021 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    The City of York is renowned for its historic feel and tourist sights, from the Shambles Market to Clifford’s Tower, but also has an amazing student life! I hope to…

  • A different side to York…

    11 May 2021 by Nitya
    2 minute read

    There are plenty of ways to make amazing memories during your time at university! Of course, there is a huge range of pubs, bars and clubs (before Covid) in York,…

  • My favourite places in York

    11 May 2021 by Caitlyn
    4 minute read

    One of my favourite things about York is that despite it being a smaller city, there’s always something to do! I spend most weekends in the city and never run…

  • What does the City of York have to offer?

    11 May 2021 by Tim
    3 minute read

    Choosing which university to join involves more than researching the university itself. As you’ll likely be living in that city for 3 or more years, a crucial part of deciding…

  • Hidden gems of York

    21 April 2021 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    One of my favourite things about being at university is getting to live in York. It might not be the biggest city but there’s always something going on and plenty…

  • First days out in York after lockdown

    20 April 2021 by Kirsten
    5 minute read

    Like many postgraduates at the University, I moved to York from a different place. In September 2020, I made the decision to move to York and start my MA in…

  • Three things to look forward to about Natural Sciences at York

    7 February 2021 by Sifa
    2 minute read

    Hello! I’m Sifa, a 3rd-Year Natural Sciences student (Physics Specialisation). With the summer term approaching and thus module selections not too far away, I’m starting to think about the year…

  • Things to look forward to about studying Environment and Geography at York

    6 February 2021 by Celeste
    3 minute read

    If you are still not sure whether you should choose York to study Environmental Geography, don’t worry, I’m here to help you decide! I am a second-year Environmental Geographer and…

  • A queer student’s guide to York

    2 February 2021 by Ethan
    4 minute read

    If you identify as LGBTQ, are questioning your identity or just a brilliant ally, there are so many things you can get involved with and ways you can feel represented…