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Category: Settling into uni life

  • Helping you prepare for uni life

    24 July 2019 by Morgan
    3 minute read

    Starting to prepare for uni doesn’t have to mean reading, studying and getting ready for more advanced academic work. Of course, making your way through any reading lists, required pre-uni…

  • Pre-University Nerves

    4 June 2019 by Eve
    3 minute read

    Pre-university nerves – something that we are all told is completely normal and everyone will experience. Whilst I was looking forward to starting university last year, the sense of not-knowing…

  • Making friends in York

    20 May 2019 by International student bloggers
    5 minute read

    Read tips and advice from our international students on the best ways to make friends at university in York.

  • What to expect when you arrive in the UK (and York)

    20 May 2019 by International student bloggers
    3 minute read

    Our international students explain what to expect when you arrive in the UK (and York) to start your university journey.

  • Top tips for travelling to the UK (and York)

    17 May 2019 by International student bloggers
    6 minute read

    Some of our current international students share their tops tips for travelling to the UK and York for university.

  • Things you don’t need to bring with you when you move to the UK

    17 May 2019 by International student bloggers
    4 minute read

    Our international students share some of the things you don’t need to bring with you when you move to the UK for university.

  • Top 3 things to bring with you when you move to the UK

    17 May 2019 by International student bloggers
    6 minute read

    Some of our international students share their top 3 things to bring with you when you move to the UK.

  • A Guide to Freshers’ Week

    A Guide to Freshers’ Week

    8 September 2018 by Kaity
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Hidden Gems in the City of York

    Hidden Gems in the City of York

    21 August 2018 by Tara
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Staying Healthy at Uni – it’s possible

    14 August 2018 by Tara
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Hidden Gems of Campus

    Hidden Gems of Campus

    10 August 2018 by Tara
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Freshers’ Tips 101

    Freshers’ Tips 101

    9 August 2018 by Maria
    4 minute read

    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…