When I was thinking about doing my PhD, I started looking into my funding options and got overwhelmed quite quickly. There are a lot of different things to think about and sometimes the explanations …
A Survival Guide to Completing Postgraduate Assessments
Either if you are searching for a masters course or you are choosing an optional module throughout your degree, the postgraduate assessment format is one of the main factors while deciding. Who you …
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Mental health matters: Studying with a mental health condition
In 2019, I applied to the University of York to study History, and I remember feeling so excited but nervous at the same time. I was looking forward to studying a subject I loved in one of the most …
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What I wish I knew before applying for a Masters degree
When I was thinking about applying for a Masters, I honestly had no idea how to even go about starting an application. It can be daunting and quite stressful, as it was for me. But don’t worry! It’s …
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A PhD in a quarter life crisis
It was a dark and stormy night in Norfolk. Five third year PhD students from universities across the UK sat exchanging the highs, lows, and the woes of the later stages of their projects. I, person …
Is life easy in York if you’re part of a minority group? My experience as a queer Italian student
My name is Cate, I'm an International student enrolled in the Masters programme called GEMMA - Women's and Gender Studies at the Centre for Women Studies here in York. I came all the way from …