Category: Postgraduate
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Studying a Masters in Global Marketing: What to look forward to
York is well known for being a historical city. Students can explore Roman and Viking features in the city. In addition, they can expand their interests at the university. My…
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To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student
Anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree knows the pain of having to decide between going out with your mates or saving money, and sadly this struggle continues into your…
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Are UK universities worth it?
Is choosing a UK university worth it? Two years ago, I asked myself this question repeatedly. Would I regret my decision? I can confidently say I don’t. Here’s what you…
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Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study
Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study at York for my MA was somehow even more stressful than moving away from home for the first time. At least when I moved…
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Making it work: part-time employment and full-time degrees!
Hi, my name is Sammie. I am in my 4th year at the University of York. I previously studied BSc Environmental Geography for three years, and now I’m engaged in…
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My experience of off-campus accommodation in York
About me Hi, I’m Maoxun! I’m an international postgraduate student studying Music Education at the University of York. When I started in January 2021, there was a housing shortage both…
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How I chose and funded my PhD
About me Hi! My name is Katie and I’m a second year PhD student in Medieval Studies. I research arms and armour in Middle English romance. In this blog, I’m…
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Wentworth College and accommodation as a PhD student
About me Hi I’m Sonam and I’m currently in my third year of my PhD in Mechanistic Biology! When joining the University I decided to be part of Wentworth College.…
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Five tips for finding your postgraduate social circle at university
We’ve all heard the advice before: “join societies”, “make friends on your course”, “hang out with your housemates”. Granted this is all good advice (and things you should do!) But,…
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Studying for my MSc during COVID19: what I’ve learned and how I’ve developed
I felt like it was yesterday when I started my first online class in Engineering Management (MSc), and definitely, it was a unique year with so many challenges. Since the…
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A Future in Connecting the World – studying Embedded Wireless Systems
Me: “Hi. I’m studying MSc in Embedded Wireless Systems.” Anyone who is not from an electronic or computer science-related field: *crickets chirping* Me: “That’s a specialisation in electronic engineering.” Them:…