Category: Preparing for university
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An introvert’s guide to settling into university
Moving away from home to live in a house of ten other people your age is daunting. You might be feeling anxious — and reasonably so, especially if you’re an…
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Embracing the Journey: Transitioning into York Law School
Transitioning into university life can be both exhilarating and daunting. For me, the move from college to university was very transformative, particularly with how dynamic York Law School is. I…
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Student recipes: Violet’s salmon pasta
Moving to university might be your first chance to cook independently and experiment. Don’t worry if you’re not sure where to start: here’s my go-to recipe after a day at…
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A guide to life as a financially independent student
Unfortunately, low finances are a key setback that stop many students attending university, but it should not get in your way. Coming from a single-parent household, I am in charge…
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My guide on what to pack for University
Hi everyone! My name is Navin, I’m a fourth year Genetics student here at York. I came to study at the University of York from India and I would like…
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Studying sociology at York! Freshers tips, student life and extracurricular opportunities
Hi! I’m Ruby and I’m in my second year studying Sociology with Social Psychology at the University of York. I’ll be talking about why I accepted my offer from York,…
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What to pack as an international student
Hello everyone! I’m Jessica, a final-year music student at the University of York. As an international student, I want to share some comprehensive tips on what to pack to help…
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How to chill out a bit as a young carer at uni – things will get better!
My main aim with this piece is to comfort Freshers joining York in September. If you’ve left your family for the first time in your lives, and are feeling sort…
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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…
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Living away from home for the first time
I just finished my first year of uni, so I thought it would be good to tell you about my experience living away from home for the first time. I’m…
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Top tips to take 1st Year by the Viking horns
The first year of anything new can be tough. The first year of university, especially so. Fear not, though, as here are my top tips on how to survive. Let…
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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…