Category: Study
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Navigating Freshers’ Week as a neurodivergent student
Moving to university is a massive milestone. As September approaches, your social media is probably flooded with posts about Freshers’ Week (aka Welcome Week at York). It is often portrayed…
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My 10 tips for commuting to the University of York
Having commuted throughout my time at York, I’ve picked up a few tips that have helped me feel connected to university life while balancing travelling in and out of campus.…
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Going Medieval in York
Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…
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Finding Myself in the Medieval City
Hiya! My name is Amanda, and I’m currently earning my MA in Medieval Studies. My academic interests are very interdisciplinary; I sit at the intersection of literary, manuscript, medieval, and…
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Accessing financial support at University York
As someone who came to the University of York from a low-income background, I know how intimidating the costs of university can seem. The good news is that the university…
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4 Tips to Living Uni Life on a Friendly Budget
From cheap clothes shopping and student discounts to smart grocery shopping, a frugal student’s approach to saving money. Introduction It’s a pretty herculean task to be thrust into striking the…
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Freshers’ Week fear: tips for those who prefer cafés over clubs
Every year, fresh-faced university students embark on what they expect to be the best week of their lives: Freshers’ Week. While this period—known as ‘Welcome Week’ here at York—is a…
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Work-based dissertation rather than traditional dissertation
My name is Chandradeep, and I am delighted to be a part of School of Business and Society at University of York. I bring over eight years of professional experience…
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A neurodiverse Freshers’ Week
Freshers is an exciting world. Starting a new academic journey and the first stages of life as an adult. It can also be stressful, scary and challenging. Navigating change and…
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Why I chose an applied dissertation over a traditional dissertation
Hi, I’m Cameron, a postgraduate studying MSc International Business. For my dissertation module, my group worked with an insurance company based in London instead of writing a solo research dissertation.…
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How I met my friends at York
If you’re anything like me, you may be worried about meeting new people within the university’s huge student community. I was surprised, however, at how many different groups of friends…
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My Clearing Survival Kit
It is no secret that results day is a somewhat stressful 24 hours for most A Level students hoping to get into their first choice of university, and things don’t…