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 Linguistic …
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 yourself into a language is to …
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 was. I’d been recommended it by a …
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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. “But what is …
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 a stress or struggle, like finding time to food …
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. No need to panic though, …