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Category: Study

  • Five tips for finding your postgraduate social circle at university

    12 July 2021 by Harry
    3 minute read

    We’ve all heard the advice before: “join societies”, “make friends on your course”, “hang out with your housemates”. Granted this is all good advice (and things you should do!) But,…

  • How to adapt to independent study at university

    10 July 2021 by Zoe
    3 minute read

    The step up from school to university teaching can be really daunting for many students. I know that in my own first year I really struggled to adapt to university-level…

  • Applying to University as a Mature Student

    6 July 2021 by Tania
    4 minute read

    I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I…

  • Academic Support at York

    5 July 2021 by Keely
    4 minute read

    At university, there’s lots of academic support available to help you make the most of your degree. I want to tell you about some of the most important resources and…

  • What’s it like to study at university?

    29 June 2021 by Amy
    3 minute read

    How university study is different to school: Lectures are the main source of information from the university. Everyone taking the module sits in a large lecture theatre and listens to…

  • Studying for my MSc during COVID19: what I’ve learned and how I’ve developed

    28 June 2021 by Majd
    3 minute read

    I felt like it was yesterday when I started my first online class in Engineering Management (MSc), and definitely, it was a unique year with so many challenges. Since the…

  • Things to look forward to about Politics at York

    14 June 2021 by Kirsten
    1 minute read

    I’m Kirsten and I study Politics at the University of York. I wanted to let you know a few more reasons why you should be excited about your time at…

  • Things to look forward to about Chemistry at York

    14 June 2021 by Chiara
    1 minute read

    Welcome to York! My name is Chiara and I’m studying Chemistry. I chose York because of the friendly and caring atmosphere, and the amazing labs. The lecturers are really passionate…

  • Things to look forward to about Economics at York

    14 June 2021 by Vera
    1 minute read

    I’m Vera and I’m currently studying Economics at the University of York. There are so many reasons to be excited to come to York and study at the amazing university.…

  • Things to look forward to about Linguistics at York

    11 June 2021 by Georgia
    1 minute read

    I’m Georgia and I’m studying English Language and Linguistics at the University of York! I’ve made a short video to tell you a few of the best bits to look…

  • Things to look forward to about Sociology at York

    11 June 2021 by Lucy
    1 minute read

    I’m Lucy and I’m studying Criminology at the University of York. I’m here to tell you about the reasons why you should be excited about your upcoming time at York!…

  • Things to look forward to about SPS at York

    11 June 2021 by Alikee
    1 minute read

    I’m Alikee and I’m a second year student studying Social and Political Sciences here at the University of York! I wanted to let you know about why I love studying…