Category: Study abroad
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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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Studying abroad during my degree
I always knew I wanted to study abroad. The opportunity to do this as part of my degree was one of the reasons I chose the University of York. The…
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Reflecting on my year abroad
Hi, I’m Fletcher. I recently finished my year abroad having spent the last ten months studying third year molecular cell biology in French at the University of Strasbourg. In this…
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Developing Skills on my Year Abroad in France
Hi, I’m Fletcher. I am a biology student at the University of York and I am currently in my second semester studying third-year Molecular Cell Biology in French at the…
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The first three months of my year abroad in Strasbourg
Hi, I’m Fletcher, and I‘m currently on a year abroad at the Université de Strasbourg, studying third-year Molecular Cell Biology in French. Having lived in Strasbourg for just over three…
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The road to my year abroad
A year abroad can be a fantastic addition to your York degree. It allows you to experience a new academic environment and improve your employability. All while assimilating into a…
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Life in Chile: A guide for your year abroad
Hi! My name is Karina (she/her), I’m a Spanish and Linguistics (BA) student, and I’m currently completing my year abroad in Santiago, Chile. Having been in Santiago for more than…
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Lessons in living abroad: a placement student’s perspective
Hi! I’m Rosanna (she/her), and I’m now six months into my year in industry at a research institute in Belgium. I’m working in a lab that researches cellular changes in…
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Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. So, looking back to the…
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My Arrival in Germany – The Do’s and Don’ts of Crying
Hey everyone, I’m Will, a fourth year Physics student on an MPhys programme. I’m just over a month into my additional year abroad. Specifically, I’m undertaking a research project at…