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Category: Philosophy

  • Beyond Philosophy: getting involved in extracurricular activities

    It’s not always easy starting at university, especially when you feel like you don’t fit the profile of a “typical” student. Here’s how taking part in extracurricular activities can really…

  • Things to look forward to about Philosophy at York

    Hello, it’s Heather. I’m going to try and narrow it down to just five things to look forward to at York: meeting new people, opportunities, course content, and finally the…

  • A week in the life of a philosophy student

    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…

  • 3 things to look forward to about Philosophy at York

    Staff and lecturers The first thing to look forward to is how friendly everyone is. From my experience, I think that the staff definitely understand that Philosophy can be quite…

  • A day in the life of a 3rd Year Philosophy Student

    Morning Time to wake up I start most mornings by forcing myself out of bed (like most students, I am not a morning person). I then get ready and organise…

  • Southeastern Hedge Fund Competition in Georgia, USA

    The competition As part of a team from the Griff Investment Fund, I was lucky enough to be selected to travel to Atlanta, Georgia, to present a hedge fund trading…

  • Speaking Truthfully: An honest review of the University of York’s Department of Philosophy

    Speaking Truthfully: An honest review of the University of York’s Department of Philosophy

    The Philosophy department is a quaint, fairly small looking building that sits between Vanbrugh and Wentworth College. The lobby area has recently been extended so as you walk in it…

  • How to make the most of Philosophy seminars

    As anyone studying Philosophy will likely tell you, discussion is one of the most fruitful ways of philosophising. And seminars often provide great mediums for discussion. So here’s some tips…

  • Tips for working independently at uni

    One of the exciting things about university is being able to work independently. This gives you the opportunity to be creative in how you go about designing your work habits.…

  • Philosophy at A-Level and Degree – What’s the Difference?

    If A-Level is difficult – is a Degree Still for Me? On the one hand, I loved studying A-Level Philosophy. The chance to explore the ideas of some of history’s best…

  • Making Friends at Uni

    Everyone looks forward to making new friends at university, although none of us gets taught exactly how to do it. Rather, we learn by an (often clumsy) kind of trial and…

  • Term three approaches, and it’s almost time for Roses!

    It’s coming up to that time when exams are beginning to creep up on us unsuspecting students, and the year is reaching its final chapter. The biggest highlight of summer term without…