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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 only because of leaving my family but …
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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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Hi, I'm Esther, a 2nd year law student who enjoys exploring York as a break from my reading! When I’m not buried in cases and notes, you’ll probably find me wandering around campus, taking photos, or …
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Did you know that the University of York has hundreds of societies? Whether you’re interested in cosplay, choir or rugby, York will have a society for you! Why join a society? Societies …
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My name is Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, a Jamaican Chevening Scholar, currently studying MA Social and Public Policy. I'm also the 2025 School for Business and Society Postgraduate School Rep. As a …
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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 in the city centre. It's on the …
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