Category: Study
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Soil Mates: Why Termites and I Teamed Up in Benin For My Ecology PhD
Over the past two months, I had the privilege of living and working in the fascinating country of Benin. As a PhD student studying zoology and ecology at the University…
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The best things Biochemistry at York has to offer
Hi, I’m Deb, a third year Biochemistry student here at the University of York. With my graduation quickly coming up, I’ve found myself reflecting on the journey that brought me…
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My MSc Journey at York As An International Student
Why I chose to study abroad at York and my first impressions When studying abroad, I knew I wanted a university that combined strong academic programmes with a genuinely supportive…
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Starting a business with Summer Accelerator
Last year, I applied to the Summer Accelerator on a whim. I had an idea for a business that I loved – one that would combine my course and my…
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My Experience Studying MSc Green Chemistry at York
Hi! My name is Michelle and I am a student on the MSc Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology course. I loved my time at York so much as an…
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Burnout in a Science Degree: How to Avoid It
Burnout in a science degree: how to avoid it Hi, I’m Amy and I’m in my second year of studying Biomedical Science. We all know that balancing lectures, lab reports,…
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Embracing the Journey: Transitioning into York Law School
Transitioning into university life can be both exhilarating and daunting. For me, the move from college to university was very transformative, particularly with how dynamic York Law School is. I…
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How a year in industry in cancer research is setting me up for life
It’s been six months since I began my year in industry at The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics. Time flies when you’re having fun! I began my placement search hoping to…
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Developing Skills on my Year Abroad in France
Hi, I’m Fletcher. I am a biology student at the University of York and I am currently in my second semester studying third-year Molecular Cell Biology in French at the…
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Exploring York’s Nursing Facilities: A step-by-step guide of the health sciences buildings
Hi, I’m Khadijah and I’m a first year currently studying Mental Health Nursing at the University of York. Moving away from home to a new city and not knowing anyone…
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Careers support in the Department of Mathematics
Hi, I’m Lexie, an MMath student currently in my third year here at York. I came to university with little career experience but the support and skills that have been…
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Employability support in the Department of Psychology
When starting university, most people are just thinking about getting their degree. But if you’re anything like me then you’re probably already thinking about finding a job afterwards! If that’s…