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Category: City life

  • How I made the most of university life under covid restrictions

    18 January 2021 by Grace
    3 minute read

    Autumn term of my second year at York (October 2020) was very different. We were out of complete lockdown and starting to navigate the tier system. Luckily, York was in…

  • 48 hours in York – your post-lockdown guide to the city

    15 January 2021 by Evie
    2 minute read

    Hello, I’m Evie, a third year Politics student here at York. I’m going to tell you all about how to spend 48 hours in York! York is a really compact…

  • Berlin to York – what moving from a big to a small city was like for me

    15 January 2021 by Luise
    4 minute read

    Moving cities is not always easy and I would be lying if I said that it was easy for me. As an international student, I did not only move from…

  • A little bit of spice… the Afro-Caribbean way!

    13 January 2021 by Deborah
    3 minute read

    Struggling to find black hair shops? Wondering where to buy Maggi to season your food? Well look no further, DEBORAH IS HERE!! Growing up in London I could always know…

  • Christmas on campus – a Fresher’s perspective

    10 December 2020 by Jan
    3 minute read

    Hi. My name is Jan, I’m a first-year student and this year I’m spending Christmas on Campus. Whenever I talk to someone about it, get a lot of sad and…

  • Five hidden gems in York

    10 July 2020 by Charaspat
    3 minute read

    The city of York is one of the most culturally and historically vibrant cities in the UK that I have ever visited. The city’s cobbled streets are full of cultural…

  • Hidden Gems in York

    26 June 2020 by Louisa
    2 minute read

    Welcome to the city of York! What are your plans for the day? Visiting the York Minster, the City Walls and The Shambles is definitely a must; but check out…

  • York’s hidden gems: from indie bookshops to cinnamon-coated doughnuts

    16 June 2020 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    The city of York is vibrant and bursting with culture and heritage. Ever since arriving in York, I’ve found many lovely places, from quaint bookshops to cute hidden cafes. These…

  • Top 3 Places to Visit in Yorkshire

    20 January 2020 by Grace
    3 minute read

    Scarborough: Scarborough holds a lot of childhood memories for me and I always love to go back. This is a great seaside spa town that is a wonderfully Yorkshire place…

  • City life – a student’s guide

    17 December 2019 by Dasha
    4 minute read

    Despite its perceived reputation as being a quiet city, York is actually full of life. It is a vibrant city that has lots to offer, particularly for students. With so…

  • Christmas in York

    3 December 2019 by Grace
    3 minute read

    I absolutely love Christmas. It’s my favourite time of year. Everyone seems happy, and the streets are filled with a joyful hustle and bustle. Decorations are hung from everything that…

  • The Student Guide to York

    The Student Guide to York

    7 February 2019 by Kirsten
    4 minute read

    So, you’re thinking of studying in York?! You’ve made a good choice – York’s been named the best place to live in Britain, and once you arrive it’s easy to…