I had never lived in the UK or studied in English before starting my Biomedical Sciences degree at York. Although I have been learning English for 8 years, during my very first days here I realised it …
Top tips for finding a placement as a disabled student
Finding a suitable placement for a Year in Industry/Placement Year can be daunting for any student. However, this may be even more true for students (such as myself) with a disability. In this blog, I …
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My time at York as an International Student
Hi! My name is Mikaela, and I'm going to talk to you about some of the experiences I had studying as an international student at the University of York. Settling into University life I chose to …
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A week in the life of a Biomedical Sciences student
Back when I was applying to university, I wasn’t entirely sure what it would actually be like on a day-to-day basis. For anyone who might be wondering this too, I thought I would share a description …
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My experience of studying Biology at York
Final-year research project I can’t believe I’m already in the final year of my Biology degree – time flies when you’re having fun! A big part of the third year is the independent research project, …
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My placement experience: highlights and reflections
I have now completed my 12-month placement experience as part of the uplands research team at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. In that time, I have worked with some amazing people, had lots …
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