Student Voices

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Category: Study

  • Why Study the Philosophy of AI at York?

    Hi, I’m Millie and I am currently studying Applied Ethics and the Governance of Data Privacy at York. I thought I’d share with you all the reasons I love York…

  • York’s Music facilities and extracurricular benefits

    Hello! My name is Michael and I am a third year BA Music student at the University of York. I am writing to show you the incredible opportunities the music…

  • Studying a Masters in music production at York: my experience as an international student

    Being a student in a new country At York, studying a music production Masters at School of Arts and Creative Technologies offers all sorts of activities for international and new…

  • Choosing history of art having never studied it before

    Hi! I’m Lucia and I’m a third-year student studying History of Art and English Literature at York. If you’ve never studied History of Art before but are lucky enough to…

  • Studying English at York: an epic three years

    Hello everyone! My name is Beverly, and I’m studying English Literature at the University of York. During my time here, I have thoroughly enjoyed being a part of the department…

  • Why I chose to study an MA in art history at York

    I’m Ruth, and I am studying for my MA Modern and Contemporary Art at York! Choosing to continue studying after completing your Undergraduate degree is a big step and, in…

  • Top tips for making your room feel like home

    Hello there! My name is Parker and I am a first year student in Langwith College. I was really excited to decorate my room before I started university. But I…

  • Financial support at York

    Getting financial support I have forgotten this donkey’s name. But I am reliably informed that he is a long-standing member of the team. This donkey saved my life. In all…

  • Personalising Your Room

    The first – and most enduring – challenge a university student faces is the issue of room decoration. Whether you’re in campus accommodation or renting privately elsewhere, you’ll be spending…

  • Transition from Basic to Scholar with Skill Development Support at the University of York

    Imagine you are applying for a job that requires critical thinking, or you are working on your dissertation but are unsure about choosing the correct statistical method, or you simply…

  • Feeling supported at university

    Before attending university, I was anxious about settling in and feeling isolated in a new environment. I hope that sharing my experience of support is reassuring. The Step Ahead Programme…

  • Navigating the Unknown: My Journey with Career Coaching

    Seeking help In the midst of my final year as a Psychology student, the future started to look a bit daunting. Conversations with friends were centred around job applications and…