Category: Study
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Thinking about a Placement Year? My experience using the Careers and Placements service
What is the Careers and Placements service, and how can they help? Careers and Placements is a specialist team within the University of York which provides eligible students with guidance…
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New beginnings: My experience as a second-year transfer student
In late September 2022, I found myself on the precipice of the academic year at a new university – for the second time. Here, I’ll talk about my experience of…
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Studying abroad during my degree
I always knew I wanted to study abroad. The opportunity to do this as part of my degree was one of the reasons I chose the University of York. The…
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Looking back on a placement year in cancer research
Over the past 9 months I have been working to develop and test novel drugs for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer at the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics, Bradford. I…
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Reflecting on my year abroad
Hi, I’m Fletcher. I recently finished my year abroad having spent the last ten months studying third year molecular cell biology in French at the University of Strasbourg. In this…
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Biochemistry: Day in the Life of a Stage 4 Integrated Masters Student
Hello! If you were like me when I was applying for my biochemistry degree and wondered what it would be like to choose the Integrated Masters route then this blog…
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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,…