Category: Jobs and careers
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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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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…
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Assemble: My Top 6 Placement Skills
Here are my “Core 6” placement skills and how my experiences have helped me develop as an individual and employee. When thinking about how to write about the skills I…
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Stepping outside the lecture hall – what a placement year can teach you
Just a little over a year ago, I could’ve never imagined myself working a corporate 9-5, much less enjoying it. However, when I took the initiative to expand my horizons…
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My internship at CoSTAR Live Lab
Hello everyone! My name is Emily and I am a student on the Bsc Interactive Media course in the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. My blog shares an insight…
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Reflections On My Industrial Placement Journey
Hello! Back in late April 2024, I decided to undertake an integrated Master’s program, due to my placement applications not quite panning out the way I would have liked them…
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The Benefit of a Year In Industry Detour: Three Months at the Earlham Institute
At the start of second year, I hadn’t considered a year in industry. I felt like I was on a roll with uni so spending a year away seemed like…
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Joining University after a Gap Year
Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I was a bit anxious about joining university after taking a…