Category: Preparing for university
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Life Outside of Lectures: Student Life At the University of York
As a soon-to-be fresher, it is almost impossible to quash the anxiety of not knowing exactly what’s ahead of you. Having conquered results day (congratulations, by the way!) you are…
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Student Life at York
Hi there, I’m Frankie, and I recently finished my first year at the University of York. There are so many things I’ve loved about York, but one of the biggest…
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Is that food I smell? 3 easy student meals to enjoy
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I can be really lazy with my dinner and can’t be bothered to cook in the evenings. However, I luckily found three easy…
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Money-saving tips for UK university students
Hi everyone! In this blog, I’ll share my experiences of saving money as a student while paying my own tuition fees and daily expenses. Eating healthily on a budget I…
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The changes from college to university
I think that as we make our move from college to university we have this list in our head. This can sometimes be realistic. Many of us have older brothers…
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From rurality to city living: my biggest changes moving to university
Before moving to the University of York, I attended a small high school and sixth form in rural mid-Wales, where class sizes ranged from three to thirty students. Travelling thirty…
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5 random but essential things to pack for the first year of University
Moving away for university is daunting, leaving many wondering where to even start. With me being the first in my family to attend university, the idea of packing was extremely…
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Next Step York Journey: From Student to Ambassador
Four years into University, it feels like a full circle moment to be reminiscing about all the events that lined up for me to be here. Next Step York (NSY)…
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3 Nutritious Budget Friendly Meals
A student-oriented guide to maintaining good macros affordably without sacrificing flavour! General Tips When cooking meals, it’s pretty useful to divide them into a carb, a protein, and some veg.…
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Work-life balance as a PhD student: Is it a myth?
One of the things that scared me about starting a PhD was the prospect of not having a healthy work-life balance. I would talk to other PhD students, read blogs,…
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Navigating Freshers’ Week as a neurodivergent student
Moving to university is a massive milestone. As September approaches, your social media is probably flooded with posts about Freshers’ Week (aka Welcome Week at York). It is often portrayed…
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My 10 tips for commuting to the University of York
Having commuted throughout my time at York, I’ve picked up a few tips that have helped me feel connected to university life while balancing travelling in and out of campus.…