Category: Language and Linguistic Science
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Things to look forward to about Linguistics at York
One of the hardest decisions you have to make is deciding which university to go to. However, another really tough decision is which department and course to choose. There are…
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4 things to look forward to about the Languages at York
The department Now the first thing I’m going to say about the Department of Language and Linguistic Science is: don’t be put off by the fact that it’s a big…
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A week in the life of a Linguistics student
Studying at the University of York was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Here’s why I chose it… Learning a new language One of the main advantages…
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A Week in the Life of a Languages Student
The first thing to mention is that languages at York are actually taught in the language you’re studying (that seems obvious, but it baffles me that so many other unis…
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What’s in a Master’s?
Hello! Seeing as it’s the reason I’m here in York, I thought I’d do this blog on my degree itself. I’m studying for an MSc in Forensic Speech Science as…
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Undergrad to postgrad transition
The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study can be a little overwhelming. Here’s what it’s been like for me. I’m currently a Masters student in the Department of Language and…
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A Language Student’s Essentials
There are a few things that every language student needs during their time at university, not just the obvious bits like stationery or books. The best way to truly throw…
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A Day in the Life of a Linguistics Student
When I first came to visit the University of York, look around the campus and test out some of the student union cafés, I didn’t really know what linguistics actually…
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Living in Halls: Day 1
Ahh, university halls, that place where you’ll spend a significant part of your first year; where you’ll make your first friends and where you’ll make some of your favourite memories.…
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It’s a balancing act!
University life is wonderful but as you might have been able to tell from my last blog, I’m a busy bee! Due to this, everyday things can even feel like…
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Places to see, things to do…
Imagine that your parents/boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend is coming to visit you in York, but you have absolutely no idea what to show them or where to take them in the city.…
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Summer course in Santiago
After starting Spanish ab-initio in my first year here at York, I decided to spend three weeks last August at the Academia Iria Flavia in Santiago de Compostela, in the…