Student Voices

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Category: School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

  • 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…

  • Decisions, decisions – why I chose York

    So when I was deciding which university was for me I turned to a tried and tested method – a pro-con list for each university. These lists were extensive and I…

  • A little bit about me!

    Hello there! I’ve been writing these blog posts for a little while now but realised I’ve never actually introduced myself. So for those of you new to the site here’s…

  • First Things First

    First Things First

    Hey Reader! I’m Sophie-Jayne, a second year Electronic Engineering student who in her spare times loves to sing along to musicals and drink a lot of tea. Tea is a…

  • Internships, work experience, student placements, etc, etc…

    Internships, work experience, student placements, I’m sure you’ve probably had six million careers talks all about the merit of doing them. The ‘transferable’ skills you’ll gain and how great it’ll…

  • Physics Awards Ceremony

    Physics Awards Ceremony

    On Thursday afternoon we had the Physics Awards 2016 ceremony. It was a lovely afternoon celebrating some of the great stuff that goes on and the fab people that make…

  • Top reasons to love York

    Top reasons to love York

    So I’ve come home for a while over the Easter break. I’ve spent quality time with my family, caught up with friends and eaten loads of home cooked food and…

  • Electric Amsterdam

    My holiday to Amsterdam was absolutely amazing, I can’t believe I hadn’t gone there before especially with the flight only taking an hour, the train to Manchester airport took longer.…

  • Let’s dance!

    Let’s dance!

    So I thought I’d tell you a little a bit more about my favourite society… I have been involved with the Dance Society from the very beginning of my time here…

  • Time for a Holiday

    The spring term has come to an end and I am so ready for a nice relaxing holiday, though obviously not without some prep for the summer exams. I just…

  • Spring Term so far

    Spring Term so far

    Spring term is now well under way, I should be getting exam results any day now and I am a little bit tense for it. Work wise, the bulk of…

  • Freshers, socials, cocktails and York

    Freshers, socials, cocktails and York

    Socialising – easier for some than others. Club lover, pub person, cocktail chick or curl up on the sofa with a film kinda peep, whatever your thing is, it’s fine!!…