Category: Study
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Looking back on my year in industry at the Earlham Institute
Last September I started my year in industry at the Earlham Institute on the Norwich Research park and, somehow, September has almost come around again already. With my time here…
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My Practical Ecology Field Course Experience on the Isle of Cumbrae
Hello! In June, I went on the Practical Ecology field course on the Isle of Cumbrae, which runs at the end of the module. If you’re wondering what we get…
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The Ultimate Flexible Side Hustle: Life as a Uni of York Student Ambassador
Hi everyone! I’m Paddy, a second-year marketing student and for the past two years I’ve had the privilege of working as a student ambassador for the School for Business and…
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Confessions of a Commuter: Why Vanbrugh Breakfasts are the Best Part of My Day
Hi! I’m Paddy, currently a second year marketing student and I’m here to let you in on a little secret: the breakfasts at Vanbrugh College are an absolute game-changer. Commuter…
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Commuting to York as a Neurodivergent Student
Commuting to the University of York has been an important part of my student experience, especially as a neurodivergent person. Choosing to live off campus gave me the stability and…
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3 Nutritious Budget Friendly Meals
A student-oriented guide to maintaining good macros affordably without sacrificing flavour! General Tips When cooking meals, it’s pretty useful to divide them into a carb, a protein, and some veg.…
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Accessing Student Support at York for my ADHD
“I assumed university would be like being thrown into the deep end with no support, but it turned out to be the part of my education where I felt more…
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Navigating Freshers’ Week as a neurodivergent student
Moving to university is a massive milestone. As September approaches, your social media is probably flooded with posts about Freshers’ Week (aka Welcome Week at York). It is often portrayed…
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My 10 tips for commuting to the University of York
Having commuted throughout my time at York, I’ve picked up a few tips that have helped me feel connected to university life while balancing travelling in and out of campus.…
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Going Medieval in York
Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…
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Finding Myself in the Medieval City
Hiya! My name is Amanda, and I’m currently earning my MA in Medieval Studies. My academic interests are very interdisciplinary; I sit at the intersection of literary, manuscript, medieval, and…
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Accessing financial support at University York
As someone who came to the University of York from a low-income background, I know how intimidating the costs of university can seem. The good news is that the university…