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Category: Study

  • Why I chose Natural Sciences at York

    7 July 2022 by Hannah
    2 minute read

    York was a top choice for me because of the variety that the Natural Sciences course offered. During my A-Levels, I was undecided on which subject I wanted to study…

  • Studying in the School of Natural Sciences

    5 July 2022 by Benjamin
    3 minute read

    When I was looking for courses, I didn’t want to just do one subject, which narrowed down my choices significantly. While Natural Sciences caught my attention, a lot of universities…

  • My time at York as an International Student

    4 July 2022 by Mikaela
    2 minute read

    Hi! My name is Mikaela, and I’m going to talk to you about some of the experiences I had studying as an international student at the University of York. Settling…

  • Looking back on life at York

    29 June 2022 by Morgan
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Morgan! I studied BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at York, and I’m graduating in 2022. After my graduation, I’ll be moving to London, having accepted an…

  • Preparing for University Academic Work

    15 June 2022 by Oliver
    4 minute read

    Hello, my name is Oliver and I am in my first year at the University of York, studying Film & TV production. I have always loved everything Film & TV,…

  • Receiving a Contextual Offer – What it Meant to Me

    13 June 2022 by Genevieve
    3 minute read

    What even is a contextual offer? It’s a term that got thrown around a lot when I was applying for university. But, even after I clicked that final button on…

  • Being an intern games designer at Criterion Games

    24 May 2022 by Jade
    3 minute read

    We asked Interactive Media student Jade about their degree, gaining work placement experience and the day-to-day life of a games designer. Why did you decide to do a placement? Working…

  • Is studying at a UK university for me?

    15 May 2022 by Twiggy
    3 minute read

    You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You‘re excited to see how your life…

  • Is studying at a UK university worth it? Reflecting on my experience

    14 May 2022 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    In September 2018, I set foot in the UK for the first time to start my undergraduate studies at York. Flash forward and I am currently pursuing a taught Masters;…

  • Funding your studies: why you should apply for a postgraduate scholarship

    12 May 2022 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    So you’ve received your offer for the postgraduate course you’ve applied for, but one question remains…how will you fund your studies? A postgraduate scholarship is the answer. Applying for scholarships…

  • Studying a Masters in Global Marketing: What to look forward to

    11 May 2022 by Verna
    4 minute read

    York is well known for being a historical city. Students can explore Roman and Viking features in the city. In addition, they can expand their interests at the university. My…

  • Make revision easier: tips for revision to ease exam stress

    23 April 2022 by Amélie
    3 minute read

    When revising for exams, we often underestimate just how much mental and emotional strain we put ourselves through to get the results we want. Sometimes our mental health can suffer…