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Category: Study

  • The lowdown on PPE extracurriculars at York

    18 January 2023 by Izzy
    3 minute read

    So, you’ve decided to study PPE at the University of York? Excellent choice! But what about everything that happens outside of the classroom? I’m going to give you the rundown…

  • What to do to get the most out of Maths at York

    17 January 2023 by Jody
    2 minute read

    Work structure As a Maths student at York, a good way to start off your week is by going through lecture notes for the week ahead – this should get…

  • No A levels, dyslexia and PBL – my experience of studying law at York

    17 January 2023 by Eddie
    3 minute read

    What is PBL? Problem-Based Learning (PBL), typically used to teach students at York Law School (YLS), incorporates a ‘student-first’ approach, where students learn about foundation legal areas by working in…

  • My week as a 2nd-Year Nursing student on placement

    16 January 2023 by Izzy
    4 minute read

    Monday – night shift  We are starting the placement week off strong with two night shifts! I have a love/hate relationship with night shifts. I love how quiet and non-disruptive…

  • Mental health matters: Studying with a mental health condition

    16 January 2023 by Laura
    3 minute read

    In 2019, I applied to the University of York to study History, and I remember feeling so excited but nervous at the same time. I was looking forward to studying…

  • Problem-based Learning

    13 January 2023 by Olivia
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Olivia, and I am a 2nd-Year LLB Law student at the University of York! I have thoroughly enjoyed my studies here so far and wanted to talk about…

  • How to add Environment to Ecology

    13 January 2023 by Nic
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Nic, a Biology undergraduate in my final year at the University of York. I began my course studying a little bit of everything. Eventually, I realised in my…

  • My experiences as a PPE student – studying and socialising!

    12 January 2023 by Michael
    3 minute read

    Hey, my name is Michael, and I’m a 3rd-Year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student in Vanbrugh College. Studying PPE has allowed me to develop skills in multiple areas, make…

  • What to expect from a Biology (or Genetics) course

    11 January 2023 by Melissa
    3 minute read

    Before I applied to the University of York, I was unsure what the day-to-day life and workload of a Biological Sciences student would be like. Was there loads of free…

  • My Experience as a First-Generation Student, Plus a Little Bit of Advice

    6 January 2023 by Georgie
    3 minute read

    Making the big decision to go to uni is scary enough as it is, but deciding to go when you don’t really know what to expect? Now that’s scary. Of…

  • What I wish I knew before applying for a Masters degree

    4 January 2023 by Sikander
    4 minute read

    When I was thinking about applying for a Masters, I honestly had no idea how to even go about starting an application. It can be daunting and quite stressful, as…

  • A PhD in a quarter life crisis

    A PhD in a quarter life crisis

    19 December 2022 by Charlie
    4 minute read

    It was a dark and stormy night in Norfolk. Five third year PhD students from universities across the UK sat exchanging the highs, lows, and the woes of the later…