Category: Jobs and careers
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What I wish I knew before I started my York Award application
Before I started my York Award application, I thought I needed better experiences. I was wrong. What I actually needed was a better way of explaining the experiences I already…
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Study abroad – My year in the USA
Taking the first steps Studying abroad was one of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of York. When I was applying to universities, I specifically looked…
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Summer 2026 Study Tour China
Barely two weeks after finishing my finals at York, and before I could even process leaving student life behind, I landed in China. Three months earlier, I had hastily submitted…
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Studying abroad – my time in Denmark
In the first semester of my second year, I attended the University’s talk at the Global Opportunities Fair to learn about study abroad. I was inspired by a returning student…
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Looking back on my year in industry at the Earlham Institute
Last September I started my year in industry at the Earlham Institute on the Norwich Research park and, somehow, September has almost come around again already. With my time here…
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The Ultimate Flexible Side Hustle: Life as a Uni of York Student Ambassador
Hi everyone! I’m Paddy, a second-year marketing student and for the past two years I’ve had the privilege of working as a student ambassador for the School for Business and…
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Growing Through Volunteering and Leadership at York
When I started studying Biomedical Science at the University of York, I knew I wanted to make the most of my university experience beyond academics. Throughout my time at York,…
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Managing work alongside study
To achieve the flexibility that I need to keep up with my degree requirements, as well as being able to support myself, I have a number of different part-time jobs.…
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Why studying Biology at York was my best decision!
Studying biology at the University of York is one of the greatest decisions I have ever made, and doing so has greatly nurtured my passion and fascination in my loved…
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Working my dream part-time job in York as an international student
Long before coming to York, I was pining for a part-time job there. There was one place in particular I was set on working: the beautiful Jo Malone London Boutique…
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My Placement Year at Enterprise Rent-A-Car
I’m Megan, a third-year BA Politics student at the University of York. I had an unconventional placement experience as I chose a role unrelated to my degree, and I also…
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Global Development Ghana Trip 2024
In April and May 2024, a group of BA Global Development students, led by Dr Ellie Jew and Dr Gideon Baffoe, travelled to Ghana to learn first-hand insights into the…