Category: Study
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Accessing Student Support: How I Got Through the ‘First-Year Wobble’ at York
Winter days on campus can be beautiful, but the change in routine can be tough. Photo by Zeyu Jiang on Unsplash. By November, the adrenaline of Freshers’ Week has usually…
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Your Essential Guide to Securing Placements and Jobs at UoY
The pressure to balance degree demands with career planning can be daunting. As students, we often feel we lack the professional experience employers demand. However, the University of York’s Careers…
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Five Must-Have Apps to Save Money While Studying in York
The cost of living can be a big concern when you’re a student, but I’ve discovered that my phone is actually one of my best tools for keeping my bank…
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York Law School: What I’ve Learned Beyond the Classroom
Hi everyone, My name is Fern Wong, and I’m currently a second-year law student at York, specialising in health care law. When I first arrived at York, I didn’t fully…
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Societies to College Sport: Student Leadership Opportunities at York
Uni is about so much more than lectures, deadlines, and working your way through an ever-growing reading list. For me, some of the most valuable things I’ve gained at York…
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Clearing, Courses and Colleges: Student Support at York
hey, this blog here talks all about the range of support i have had from the university and i hope it helps show you how amazing this place is for…
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Debunking Myths About York
A student perspective on the most common misconceptions about the University of York. Myth: University of York is posh Despite the stereotypical aesthetic of overcoats and scarves, the people in…
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The York Bursary: A Short Guide
A low-income student’s take on York’s bursary for accommodation. What is the York Bursary? I think the York Bursary is really important for students who might need it, so this…
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Navigating starting University after a Gap Year
I think there’s sometimes an assumption that taking a gap year makes the eventual move to university ‘easier’. However, I believe that it’s a transition that comes with challenges whatever…
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De-bunking myths and misconceptions about studying at York
Myths and misconceptions are something you will definitely come across applying for university, and today I am going to de-bunk common misconceptions about York. “York is freezing cold all year…
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Best apps to download before starting the University of York
The start of university is confusing, and if you’re anything like me, you’re on this blog because you like to be prepared! I have found that the apps I discuss…
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Giving Back: Opportunities to Volunteer at the University of York
As a first-year, I haven’t had much experience volunteering at university yet, however I’ve had so many opportunities for such a wide variety of roles in only a few months…