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Category: Study

  • How to look after yourself at uni

    29 April 2019 by Lily
    3 minute read

    Starting university can be pretty daunting and it’s probably the first time you’ve been living independently. With so much to get used to and so many new responsibilities, it’s easy…

  • Student Support and Wellbeing at York

    Student Support and Wellbeing at York

    26 April 2019 by Amy
    3 minute read

    Hi everyone I’m Amy, I’m in Alcuin, doing an Archaeology and Heritage degree and I have OCD. When applying to university, we spend a lot of time looking at the…

  • Human Rights fieldwork to identify problems faced by women in York

    16 April 2019
    2 minute read

    Our group undertook a project to identify problems faced by women in York, in collaboration with York Women’s Forum (YWF) and York Human Rights City Network (YHRCN). Our aim was…

  • On placement with Rape Crisis in Cape Town

    16 April 2019 by Jennifer Jones
    2 minute read

    Being a member of the Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust team was a wonderful experience. As one of the most important NGOs in Cape Town working with survivors of sexual…

  • Revision advice

    22 March 2019 by Helen Richardson
    1 minute read

    Our current students share their revision advice to help you prepare for your exams. More revision advice from our students

  • ​3 things to look forward to about Nursing at York

    8 March 2019
    1 minute read

    I’m Felix, a second year student studying Nursing (Mental Health) BSc at The University of York. I hope you enjoyed my last video about a day in my life! Health Sciences is…

  • 3 things to look forward to about Film & Television Production at York

    2 March 2019
    1 minute read

    I’m Jonny and I’m in my first year at York studying Film & Television Production. Hopefully, you’ve seen my ‘week in the life’ video. If not, I recommend you watch…

  • Discovering Economics at the University of York

    1 March 2019
    4 minute read

    Deciding where to go for university can be a daunting experience. Whether as a British student or as an international one like myself, it’s hard to figure out what the…

  • Reasons to be Cheerful: Environment and Geography

    28 February 2019 by Hazel
    5 minute read

    Trips To be honest, at the start of this course the idea of frequent field trips was daunting to me. I hadn’t done a geography GCSE or A-level, so I…

  • 3 things to look forward to about Sociology at York

    3 things to look forward to about Sociology at York

    28 February 2019 by Rosie
    3 minute read

    Sociology at York is ranked number 1 for research in the UK. Staff are very proud of this fact and it will feel like a mantra by the end of…

  • 3 things to get excited about Politics at York

    26 February 2019 by Clemmie
    3 minute read

    Hi! I’m Clemmie and I’m a second year studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics, but I spend most of my time in the Politics Department. So you’ve got your offer (congrats)…

  • Three things to look forward to as a natural scientist

    26 February 2019 by Katie
    4 minute read

    Variety (is the spice of life) If you’re considering applying for a natural sciences degree, then chances are you haven’t completely decided where your future lies. Not everyone has their…