Hi, I’m Nic, a Biology undergraduate in my final year at the University of York. I began my course studying a little bit of everything. Eventually, I realised in my second year that my favourite …
What to expect from a Biology (or Genetics) course
Before I applied to the University of York, I was unsure what the day-to-day life and workload of a Biological Sciences student would be like. Was there loads of free time to join every society on my …
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Adjusting to studies in English
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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