Category: Settling into uni life
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Hidden Gems in the City of York
If there’s anything that stands out to me about York in comparison to other cities, it’s the abundance of independent, quirky places to shop, eat and drink. It’s very easy…
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Staying Healthy at Uni – it’s possible
The likely temptation If you’re a food lover like me, you’ll find the countless takeaway offers and free Domino’s at Freshers’ Fair hard to resist. It’s far too easy to…
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Hidden Gems of Campus
Starting any uni is a daunting prospect but York being a campus university definitely eases the transition. Being familiar with aspects of it that many students aren’t aware of until…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before my Masters’
Summer is here! This means the end of lectures, some (hopefully) consistent weather, and for me and my year-group; a long run-up to the final dissertation hand-in. With all my…