Category: Study
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From Tajikistan to York: Finding My Leadership Style in the UK’s First Human Rights City
Hi everyone! My name is Muiz, and I am an international student from Tajikistan studying MA in Applied Human Rights at the Department of Politics and I . I am…
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Support at York: my experience
As a student, it’s very normal to struggle at times, and for things to not go your way. At York there is a fantastic range of support available, some of…
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Finding a Room of My Own in York: Notes from a Queer Feminist PhD Student from Tokyo
Dear prospective students, My name is Kaori, and I am a PhD student in the Centre for Women’s Studies at the University of York. Originally from Tokyo, my research explores…
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What I wish I knew before Clearing
The morning after I had sat my last A-level exam I felt such a sense of relief that all of the hours I put into studying had finally paid off…
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My Journey at York as an International Student from Taiwan
Hello, My name is Miriam Liu, and I am an international student from Taiwan currently in my final year studying Accounting, Business Finance and Management at the University of York.…
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What I wish I knew before considering a Masters degree
When I first started thinking about postgraduate study, I honestly found the idea quite overwhelming. There’s so much information online about Masters courses, applications, funding, and future careers that it…
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Five things I forgot moving to University
The transition to university is one of the biggest and best changes you’ll ever experience, and for many, it will be their first time living away from home. It arrives…
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Unwrapping York: Three common myths and why they’re wrong
The myths are myths! The idea of moving to university is already scary enough, and it can be more so when there are myths that surround the place. York has…
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Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni
Student life is demanding. Deadlines stack up, finances loom, social calendars fill fast… Wellbeing and looking after yourself at uni is paramount. Wellbeing isn’t just one thing or fix; it’s…
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What Tech Do You Actually Need For Uni?
Choosing the right tech can feel like a massive decision when you’re getting ready to start your degree. As a final-year student who has tried and tested many tools throughout…