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Student Voices

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Category: Study

  • A look into the life of a Biosciences student

    20 February 2018
    4 minute read

    I know that there are a huge number of decisions that have to be made in the build-up to going to university – which one to pick, choosing the course,…

  • Week-in-the-life of a typical maths student!

    20 February 2018
    4 minute read

    Hey there! I’m Charlotte, a third year student studying mathematics here at York. It has been a super experience – one I’d definitely recommend! Here is a what a typical…

  • Undergrad to postgrad transition

    Undergrad to postgrad transition

    19 February 2018 by Ben
    3 minute read

    The transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study can be a little overwhelming.  Here’s what it’s been like for me. I’m currently a Masters student in the Department of Language and…

  • Studying Law (Senior Status) as an international student

    14 February 2018
    2 minute read

    I came to the York Law School as I wished to gain international experience alongside studying my passion for law. Thus far, I have made an array of professional networks…

  • The Week of a Sociology Student

    The Week of a Sociology Student

    14 February 2018
    4 minute read

    Hi Guys! I’m Lauren and I am a 2nd Year student studying sociology at York. So far my university experience has been so fun, educating and very versatile. With topics…

  • Welcome to Politics at York!

    5 February 2018
    4 minute read

    Hello! My name is Salman and I am a second year Politics with International Relations student. In this blog, I will share the broad range of activities that you can…

  • Why study Writing, Directing and Performance?

    26 January 2018
    4 minute read

    Hello and welcome to my first blog! My name is Roxanne, and I’m a second year studying Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance (WDP). As one of the Student Ambassadors in…

  • Let’s talk English at York

    24 January 2018 by Beth
    3 minute read

    I know everyone tells you that University is “an experience of a lifetime” (or at least that’s what every teacher kept telling me). However, I am writing to tell you…

  • What it’s like to study English at York

    24 January 2018 by Trina
    4 minute read

    I’m now halfway through my time in York as an English student, and I’ve been enjoying every minute of it. Here’s some things I wish I’d known about the course…

  • Living it large and studying Film and TV Production at York

    Living it large and studying Film and TV Production at York

    22 January 2018
    4 minute read

    I’ve had a really enriching time so far at York. Arriving, I wasn’t particularly nervous but there was a clear variety of avenues that I could pursue and communities I…

  • Psychology at York – The Best Decision I Ever Made

    Psychology at York – The Best Decision I Ever Made

    22 January 2018
    4 minute read

    Why Psychology? I had always been fascinated by the human mind and, for as long as I can remember, I’ve been asking questions about why we do what we do,…

  • Top 10 bars in York

    20 January 2018 by Kate
    1 minute read

    York never falls short on offering some of the most stylish, fun and bustling bars. Ideal for a starter to a night out or a full evening, many bars have…