I discovered the Centre for Applied Human Rights while researching schools. What caught my eye in particular was the opportunity that CAHR offers to pursue a two-week placement with its NGO partners …
Working with Survive in York to support survivors of sexual abuse
The opportunity to work on a "real" project with an active charity was a major influence on my decision to study at York. I chose a local charity, Survive, mainly because I had joined its board of …
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A placement with the York Human Rights City Network
This course has a strong emphasis on making students experience some of the real-life challenges human rights professionals encounter. A great component to this objective are the placement …
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Exams, Coursework and Internships…term 2 of a computer scientist
As I take my seat in the Ron Cooke Hub lecture hall, I sink into my chair and feel relieved that January exams are over. This term we are starting new modules that to me, sound very interesting and …
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Maths at York: a student perspective
Originally, York wasn't one of my university choices. Living in East Yorkshire means that my parents are a mere 45 minute drive away, and at the time, that didn't seem far enough! I came to the summer …
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Why should you choose York for History? A student view.
Picking a university is hard. It's one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make in your life, and it's completely understandable if you're nervous. So let me tell you why I chose the department, and …
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