Category: Jobs and careers
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Placement work on the Law of Asylum project in Malaysia
As a part-time student, I was eager to start my second year of the course because of the two-week placement. When we received information on the placements I was spoilt…
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Beyond Study Abroad – 2017 Young Diplomats Forum, Riga, Latvia
What is it? The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is a week of workshops, policy development group exercises, institutional and cultural visits and an opportunity to hear world leading experts debate…
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Reflecting on my Erasmus year
While freshers week is underway for many of you, my York email account was deactivated today, paradoxically enough. A new generation is in, and the older one is officially not.…
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A guide to freshers for foreign students
“What is freshers week?” Just a few weeks ago, I read this Facebook post as a cry for help written by an international student. While for British students freshers is…
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What I will miss most about Study Abroad in South Africa
“What’s the worst thing about going on Study Abroad?” – a question asked at my pre-departure workshop, which was over a year ago now. The only answer the returnee could…
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Moving on from York
In this blog post I’m going to give my personal advice about moving on from university – I hope you find it helpful. Start early It might seem a long way…
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On placement with the Asia Pacific Refugee Rights Network
Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be. – Kahlil Gibran I came into this masters to throw myself into the living landscape of…
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The second semester – Study Abroad – Back to South Africa
It’s definitely a weird one. After enjoying a Christmas at home in the UK, travelling back to South Africa, for the second semester of my Study Abroad, was a completely…
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How to relax during exams
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that as soon as exams roll in, so do the sun and the high-twenties temperature. You are probably (certainly) battling procrastination or need a…
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Being an International Student in York
Hi everyone! After having discussed many aspects of academic and general everyday life in York in my previous blog posts I have decided to focus on something slightly more specific today:…
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So what’s it like to be on a society committee?
I have just recently stepped down from being on the dance society committee (sad times!). It’s been a fantastic two years, I’ve absolutely loved being part of it! When I…
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Managing a “holiday” and work
Hey everyone, hope you are all well. It’s currently the Easter holidays for us at York, however the word “holiday” always seems to irritate me as it symbolizes peace and…