Winter days on campus can be beautiful, but the change in routine can be tough. Photo by Zeyu Jiang on Unsplash. By November, the adrenaline of Freshers’ Week has usually worn off. The free pizza …
Best Apps to Download Before Starting the University of York
The start of university is confusing, and if you’re anything like me, you’re on this blog because you like to be prepared! I have found that the apps I discuss below have been very helpful, however it …
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Studying sociology at York! Freshers tips, student life and extracurricular opportunities
Freshers' Week, accommodation life and settling in! Freshers’ Week can be a rollercoaster of emotions. Moving away from home, living with new people, not knowing whether to wash your light and …
Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What's it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. So, looking back to the start of uni, what was …
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Freshers’ Week as a student who doesn’t drink
Hi! I’m Amelia (she/her) and I’m a first year French and German student, living in Halifax College. Before university, I was worried about Freshers' Week. A lot of what you see online is people going …
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How not to lose your shirt: advice I wish I got for Freshers’ Week
Oh, Fresher's Week, Freshers' Week, wherefore art thou Freshers' Week? As a former fresher, I can attest to the roller-coaster that is Freshers' Week. But fear not, here's the advice I wish I got, so …
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