Student Voices

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Category: Study

  • Places to see, things to do…

    Places to see, things to do…

    Imagine that your parents/boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend is coming to visit you in York, but you have absolutely no idea what to show them or where to take them in the city.…

  • Physics is the best! Let me tell you about the department and course …

    So you may have already guessed I love physics. Despite all my whining and moaning about exams, I still think it’s the best subject ever! I thought I might tell you…

  • My top 5 extracurricular experiences as a mature student!

    My top 5 extracurricular experiences as a mature student!

    In my first blog, I mentioned that it is possible for mature students to “join in” and actively participate in university life. Despite balancing my studies, family commitments and other…

  • One day in the life of a Theatre student

    One day in the life of a Theatre student

    Hi everyone! 😀 As I mentioned in my first blog post I am a second year Theatre student. To be precise my course is called Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance.…

  • Free activities in York

    Free activities in York

    Having just had Christmas and New Year, I think I speak for many when I say my bank account took a beating. However, York has lots to offer when it…

  • University and a part-time job: a balancing act

    Surveys today show that 2 in 3 students in the UK have a part-time job to supplement their student loan. Being one of those students who has a part-time job,…

  • Independence

    Independence

    Moving to university was the first occasion I had spent any extended time away from home, and I imagine this will be similar for many of you. Whilst moving into halls…

  • 7 Reasons to do a History of Art degree

    7 Reasons to do a History of Art degree

    Sticking with the list theme of a previous post, here are seven reasons why I’d suggest taking on a History of Art degree. Enjoy! 7. You’re doing something different There’s…

  • A Week in the Life of a Psychology Student

    Hi all! I thought I’d give you an insight into a week in the life of a first year Psychology student here at York! Some of you may be concerned…

  • Summer course in Santiago

    After starting Spanish ab-initio in my first year here at York, I decided to spend three weeks last August at the Academia Iria Flavia in Santiago de Compostela, in the…

  • Studying Psychology in Education at York

    Studying Psychology in Education at York

    I’ll admit it. I did apply for straight Psychology and was offered a place on this course as an alternative. This was a year after I’d first looked round universities. I…

  • Psychology at York – Why we’re the Best!

    Hi guys! I have attached a link of an interview I carried out with Professor Peter Thompson at the University of York for you to watch – he captures why…