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Category: Computer Science

  • 5 ways Computer Science students can boost their employability!

    22 June 2023 by Ben
    5 minute read

    This post is primarily aimed at those looking to study computer science at the University of York. If you’re interested in studying here and curious about how you could make…

  • ETAS Scholarship – my experience

    31 January 2023 by Vivek
    5 minute read

    Hi, I’m Vivek! I’m in the second year of my Computer Science degree. Today, I want to share with you my experience of the ETAS Excellent in Computer Science Scholarship,…

  • A week in the life of a Computer Science student at York!

    15 February 2022 by Ben
    4 minute read

    Hi there! I’m Ben, and I want to take you through a week in my life as a Computer Science student at the University of York. In this blog post…

  • My Computer Science placement year experience at SAP

    5 January 2022 by Hari
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name is Hari and I’m a final year Computer Science student. The university has felt like a inclusive community from the day I’ve joined and I enjoy meeting…

  • Things to look forward to about Computer Science at York

    6 April 2021 by Will
    3 minute read

    Hi there! My name is Will and I’m a first-year computer science student at the University of York. Already, there are lots of things about computer science that jump out…

  • 3 Things to Look Forward to about Studying Computer Science at York

    27 February 2020 by Natasha
    3 minute read

    I’m lucky enough to be one of the students studying Computer Science at York. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you about my top 3 things to look…

  • A day in the life of a Computer Science student

    30 January 2020 by Hari
    2 minute read

    Daily schedule As the second year of the second term starts, the intensity of winter blues, work and stress start to increase. To battle this, I start off my day…

  • 3 things to look forward to about Computer Science

    3 things to look forward to about Computer Science

    18 February 2019 by Toprak
    4 minute read

    As we all know, York is a beautiful place. What you might not know, though, is that the University of York is even more gorgeous, especially the Computer Science buildings.…

  • What it’s like to study Computer Science at York

    15 January 2019 by Toprak
    4 minute read

    Modules and lectures As a Computer Science student, my typical week starts off with lectures. First year Computer Science students have about 16 hours of lectures & practicals sessions per…

  • My Tuesday… On Film!

    2 March 2018
    2 minute read

    When I was offered the opportunity to blog (or potentially vlog) about ‘a day in my life’ by the Uni the other week I jumped at the opportunity to share!…

  • My Relationship With Computer Science at York So Far

    My Relationship With Computer Science at York So Far

    16 January 2018
    4 minute read

    The start! Being part of the Department of Computer Science at York, right from day one, has been nothing but rewarding for me. As soon as I arrived at the…

  • These aren’t the microwave meals you are looking for

    These aren’t the microwave meals you are looking for

    1 March 2017 by Sophie
    2 minute read

    One part of university that people often overlook is food. Obviously for catered accommodation, it’s less of an issue (I myself always opt for self-catered, as fussy as I am).…