Category: Language and Linguistic Science
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Busy busy busy, how can you make the most of extracurricular activities?
I am the biggest believer in productivity and snapping up every opportunity that comes my way. In my first year I said yes to so many things and I’ve made…
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Don’t take it for granted!
I’m a second-year student now … scary! How did that happen? Everyone always says time flies but you never think they’re actually telling the truth! That got me thinking, what…
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5 Ways to Keep Up With a New Language
When I started Spanish in my first year at York it was pretty daunting. I found quickly that I would forget things that we had learnt that day in the…
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Looking back and looking forward- a reflection on York
When you’re told that your time at University will speed by, it can often be hard to imagine. After all, the average time spent doing a degree, three or four…
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Living in York!
OK, so I hope I’ve shown you why I love the Language and Linguistics Department at York but don’t just take my word for it. We’re ranked 2nd in the UK for world-leading linguistics…
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What’s the York college system actually about?
York is one of only a handful of universities in the UK with a collegiate system, so when you come to study here you will be a part of one…
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How to make the most of your visit day at the University of York.
Going to a general open day or a post offer visit day at the York Language and Linguistic department is the best way to see what this university has to…
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A virtual Open Day!
There’s a couple of months leading up to starting university that are a blur of car journeys, train stations, parking lots, pretty average campus shop meal deals and watery…
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Transatlantic Linguistics
The evolution of English in a growing technological era is rapid. A high speed internet connection means you don’t need to know, don’t even need to be within 2,000 miles of,…
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5 reasons why you should choose York for Modern Languages
Ciao, Hola, Bonjour, Hallo! Read on to take a look at a student’s view of Modern Languages at York. 1. The size of the department The languages section of the…
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Studying Linguistics at York
Now you know how to impress your flatmates with some homemade veggie burgers (see last blog post if you’re wondering what on earth I’m talking about), it’s probably time to…
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Survival skills which work on your CV
Looking back to when I first visited the University of York at the 2013 open day, I only focused on the basics. But amidst the excitement of taking in the…