Category: Postgraduate
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to prepare for your Masters
Studying for a Masters is a rewarding experience for international students. You‘re going to study in a completely different culture and also meet friends from different part of the world.…
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Studying Abroad as a Postgrad: My Experience in India
Although I have loved all four years of my university education in the UK, part of me has always been curious about studying abroad. When I received an email in…
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You can make it as a mature student
I have always loved studying: it was the one area where I could easily succeed and earn heaps of attention and praise. The idea of being in school forever sounded…
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Teaching alongside my Postgraduate Studies
I am a second year PhD research student within the Sociology department at York, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). I have taught across two undergraduate modules since…
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Choosing where to do your Postgraduate Studies
Happily settled into my postgraduate programme as I am now, I do recall the period of my applications as a distinctly overwhelming time. The problem may have seemed on the…
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Rise and Grind? : Making time to study for a Masters degree
Whether you’re a Facebook fiend or a Tik Tok addict, social media seems to glamourise the hustle – wake up at 6am, work, and study before collapsing into bed at…
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Funding your studies: why you should apply for a postgraduate scholarship
So you’ve received your offer for the postgraduate course you’ve applied for, but one question remains…how will you fund your studies? A postgraduate scholarship is the answer. Applying for scholarships…