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Category: Study

  • Politics at York: Studying topics that matter!

    8 January 2022 by Deborah
    2 minute read

    Hey! My name is Deborah and I study Politics and International Relations at York! In my blog I’m going to explain how I have learnt about topics that matter to…

  • Beyond Philosophy: getting involved in extracurricular activities

    7 January 2022 by Caroline
    4 minute read

    It’s not always easy starting at university, especially when you feel like you don’t fit the profile of a “typical” student. Here’s how taking part in extracurricular activities can really…

  • Becoming an independent researcher in Psychology

    7 January 2022 by Sophia
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone! I’m Sophia and I’m in my second year studying Psychology at the University of York. We have a large yet really close-knit community in our department, giving us…

  • Academic Support as a Music Student

    7 January 2022 by Holly
    3 minute read

    When I applied to university, I was looking for a university that could support and encourage my academic and creative interests. I wanted to study at a university that was…

  • The multidisciplinary approach to studying music at York

    7 January 2022 by Holly
    4 minute read

    I would love to talk to you about the multidisciplinary approach to studying Music at York. This is through modules, facilities, and events. If you have interests across different areas…

  • The Support, Societies and Studying in Maths

    6 January 2022 by JJ
    3 minute read

    Hello, I’m JJ and I’m a second year mathematics student! I know that starting university is a big adjustment, which is why in this blog post I will highlight all…

  • Shaping your future career as an English Literature student at York

    6 January 2022 by Anna
    3 minute read

    Hi everyone, I’m Anna, a 3rd-year student at the University of York studying English and Related Literature. I’m here to tell you a bit about why I chose to study…

  • Decolonising the University – Education is taking action

    6 January 2022 by Lucy
    3 minute read

    Hiya! I’m Lucy, a third year undergraduate student in the Department of Education. I’m studying English in Education and I love it! One of my favourite things about my department…

  • My Computer Science placement year experience at SAP

    5 January 2022 by Hari
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name is Hari and I’m a final year Computer Science student. The university has felt like a inclusive community from the day I’ve joined and I enjoy meeting…

  • What it’s like to do a research project in chemistry

    5 January 2022 by Mae
    3 minute read

    Hiya, I’m Mae, and I’m a 4th year Chemistry student at the University of York. I’m here to talk about some of the things that I love about York and…

  • Studying Management at York

    5 January 2022 by Nina
    3 minute read

    Marketing student Nina tells us what she loves about studying Management at the University of York and what you can look forward to.

  • My experience of studying Biology at York

    4 January 2022 by Hannah
    3 minute read

    Hiya! I’m Hannah, and I study Biology at the University of York. I’d like to tell you a bit about my experiences studying at York, and what I’ve been enjoying…