Category: Archaeology
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A day in the life of an Archaeology student
Hi there! I’m Amy, I started a BA in Archaeology and Heritage in October and I’m loving it! The staff are so enthusiastic and happy to help, and my course-mates…
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Historical Archaeology via Clearing
Advice for getting the most out of Clearing Contact your head of Sixth Form One of the first things to do is to contact your head of Sixth Form. They have experience…
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A week in the life of an Archaeology student
Hi everyone! I’m a current third-year Archaeology and Heritage student, however, to give you a glimpse of what your first year as an archaeology student will look like, I’m going…
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Top Tips to Coping With Stress
Stress and university work seem to go hand in hand. Don’t get me wrong, stress can be a good thing, motivating you to excel at work. However, often stress can overwhelm…
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5 Ways To Gain Employable Skills at University
The end goal of university for most people is a good job and career. Employers are not only looking for graduates with good grades, but work experience and transferable skills…
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University and a part-time job: a balancing act
Surveys today show that 2 in 3 students in the UK have a part-time job to supplement their student loan. Being one of those students who has a part-time job,…
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Volunteering in Africa
As the winter chill hits England hard, I want to cast all your minds to the warmth of the summer months, and how you can spend these few months of…
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Preparing for University
It’s scary, but university is just around the corner… the last hurdle is sitting those all important A-level exams, and before you know it, you’ll be at York! …For me, this…
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What can you do with Archaeology?
So, you’ve received your offers to study archaeology, and you may have already decided on your firm choice. This is when you start asking yourself… but what can I do…
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The Survival Guide to University Life
You’re caught out in the wilderness. A completely new environment, with no-one to do your laundry. Your life flashes before your eyes and you suddenly appreciate all the little things,…
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Your first term at York: What to expect
Let’s fast forward a year… you will have just completed your first term at the University of York, about to start your second term and ready to sit those all…
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Studying History in York – History on your doorstep.
One of the most important things about going to university is the town/city in which you study. For history students in particular, the choice of location is often one of…