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 …
International student support at York: My experience
Hi everyone! I'm Beliz, a Masters student in Psychology in Education from Turkey. As an international student, the days building up to moving day can be quite unnerving. I'm here to tell you that you …
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My scholarship advice
Hello! My name is Yael. In this blog I will share with you some advice that helped me gain my scholarship. Read the scholarship instructions carefully While it may seem obvious, it is always …
Three reasons to look forward to starting your Masters at York
Now you have got your offer to do a Masters degree at the University of York, what can you look forward to? You might be finishing your undergraduate degree, or coming back to academia after a break …
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Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student
Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a student. Make time for the things that are …
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