For me, the most daunting part of heading up to university was Freshers’ Week. It was definitely one of the highlights of my first year at university, but also personally one of my most nerve-wracking …
Freshers’ Tips 101
Welcome! Hello everyone! I am an international student from Brazil currently in my second year at the University of York studying Film and Television Production. Freshers' Week was an incredible …
Preparing for uni and Freshers’ Week
I knew I wanted to study at York as soon as I first came on the Open Day. It was the first university I looked at, my family and I all fell in love, and none of the others compared. When it came to …
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Packing for uni. . .really well
When I arrived at York, I thought I'd stand out with my big suitcase, carry-on suitcase and backpack. I really didn't - in fact, I had a lot less stuff than anyone else I met. Even other international …
A Guide to Starting University
What to expect when you start university? Lots of events! You’ll have a college Freshers' Week and a university-wide Freshers' Week. Take advantage of all the different events but don’t worry if …
You’ve got your place at York… now what?
So, you have got your results, secured your place at (the best) uni, been on the standard pre-uni shopping trip and now actually starting university and moving to York is becoming a reality. You …
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