Category: International students
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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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More than just nights out: A guide to Welcome Week for non-drinkers
If you’ve ever felt awkward holding a glass of tap water while everyone else holds a pint, don’t worry, I relate. I came to uni expecting to say yes to…
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International student: Clearing survival kit
Hi, I’m Miriam, a final year international student, studying Accounting, Business, Finance and Management. Clearing is simpler than it looks, but still stressful in the moment. You are making fast…
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What to pack for uni? 5 unexpected essentials for international students at the University of York
You have secured your visa, booked your flights, and now your empty suitcases are staring at you from the corner of the room. Moving out for university is a massive…
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Making friends as a PhD student at York
Starting a PhD can be an intimidating journey. One of the things I heard most before coming to York was that it can be lonely. After all, you have to…
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From Tajikistan to York: Finding My Leadership Style in the UK’s First Human Rights City
Hi everyone! My name is Muiz, and I am an international student from Tajikistan studying MA in Applied Human Rights at the Department of Politics and I . I am…
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What it’s like to Study at York as a Hong Kong Student
Dear prospective students, My name is Kelly, and I am currently in my second year studying English Literature. I enjoyed my time in York because of the unique experience it…
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Finding a Room of My Own in York: Notes from a Queer Feminist PhD Student from Tokyo
Dear prospective students, My name is Kaori, and I am a PhD student in the Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York. Originally from Tokyo, my research explores…
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My Journey at York as an International Student from Taiwan
Hello, My name is Miriam Liu, and I am an international student from Taiwan currently in my final year studying Accounting, Business Finance and Management at the University of York.…
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Tips for grocery shopping and budgeting in York
After coming to a foreign country for university, cooking became a crucial part of my life. I still remember how nervous I was the week before moving to York, not…
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Coping with homesickness as an International student
Whenever someone asks me, “What is the toughest thing about being an international student?”, the first thing that comes to my mind is homesickness. It is especially challenging for international…
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From Coding to Creativity: My MSc Journey at the University of York
Moving from Surat, Gujarat to the UK has been one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions I’ve ever made. My name is Dev Vyas, and I’m currently studying the…