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Category: Study

  • Things to look forward to about History at York

    18 February 2020 by Hayley
    3 minute read

    I am going to share with you my three favourite things about studying History at York. I am currently half way through my degree and still loving it as if…

  • Three things to look forward to about Music at York

    Three things to look forward to about Music at York

    18 February 2020 by Adam
    2 minute read

    Hey, I’m Adam and I’m a first-year Music student at the University of York. You might have read my last blog about A week in the life of a Music…

  • Three things to look forward to about English at York

    18 February 2020 by Jessica
    3 minute read

    Thin Ice Press  Thin Ice Press is, in my humble opinion, the absolute jewel in the English department’s crown… and this has nothing to do with me being President of…

  • Day in the Life of a Theatre Student

    10 February 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Early (by my standards) in the morning – Current Trends lecture Today, my day starts at 11.30am, with a Current Trends lecture. This is an optional module which incorporates a…

  • A week in the life of a philosophy student

    10 February 2020 by Mihaela
    3 minute read

    Monday Mondays usually involve an afternoon lecture. I spend my morning preparing for my week; this involves organising my schedule, writing up a to-do list and going over any essential…

  • My life as a sociology student

    10 February 2020 by Quratulaien
    2 minute read

    Sociology is a lively subject, full of discussion and debate among many different types of students. It’s a subject where you learn new things when you’re least expecting it, and…

  • A day in the life of a Biology student

    5 February 2020 by Faye
    1 minute read

    I’m Faye, a first year student studying Biomedical Sciences here at York. As a lover of Biology since I was in primary school, I was so excited to come to…

  • A day in the life of a second year Archaeology student

    4 February 2020 by Belle
    3 minute read

    Hello! I’m Belle, a second year Archaeology and Heritage student here at the University of York. Life at university can be varied but my day goes something like this: Morning…

  • My Post Offer Visit Day Experience

    4 February 2020 by Gina
    3 minute read

    When I got home after my Post Offer Visit Day, I firmed the University of York. I hadn’t seen the University before, and I fell in love with it as…

  • You’re studying Chemistry at York! What is it actually like?

    4 February 2020 by Jenny
    3 minute read

    Hello there! My name is Jenny and I’m in my second-year studying chemistry here at the University of York. I find it fun to observe people’s reactions when I tell…

  • A week in the life of an English and History student

    1 February 2020 by Becky
    4 minute read

    I’m Becky, a third year English and History student. Welcome to a week in my life! Final year is pretty busy, so there is a lot to be done! Monday…

  • Wednesday as an Art Historian

    31 January 2020 by Yola
    3 minute read

    7am As a first year Curating and Art History undergrad at York, I start my week with lectures on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesdays are my favourite days because I have…