Category: Postgraduate taught
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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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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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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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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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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:…
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Important Skills I’ve Learnt During my MSc
I am already halfway through my MSc in Engineering Management. This one-year-long program has helped me to understand my abilities, including attitude, time management and planning in the context of…