Student Voices

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Category: Sociology

  • Three things to look forward to about Sociology at York

    My name is Zoe and I am a Second Year Sociology and Criminology student from Essex. I am currently enjoying every aspect of living and studying in York and I…

  • My life as a sociology student

    Sociology is a lively subject, full of discussion and debate among many different types of students. It’s a subject where you learn new things when you’re least expecting it, and…

  • 3 things to look forward to about Sociology at York

    3 things to look forward to about Sociology at York

    Sociology at York is ranked number 1 for research in the UK. Staff are very proud of this fact and it will feel like a mantra by the end of…

  • A Week in the Life of a Sociology Student

    Sociology at York is a super fun and varied degree. The subject matter is vast, one week you could be in a lecture about memes and the next a lecture…

  • The Week of a Sociology Student

    The Week of a Sociology Student

    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…

  • Why I love Sociology at York

    Why I love Sociology at York

    Hi everyone, When I received my letter saying I had got my place at York, the realisation of moving away from home hit me like a truck and I suddenly…

  • Restaurants in York

    Restaurants in York

    York has many lovely restaurants and being a bit of a foodie I have tried many of them myself, with friends, family and most often, my boyfriend. Going out for…

  • What even is Social Policy?

    A question thrown around a lot during Freshers’ week is “What do you study?”. It’s a nice, easy question to initiate a conversation as you get to know more people.…

  • 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…

  • Why York?

    Why York?

    Christmas is approaching fast, many UCAS applications will now be complete and some will be receiving offers to their chosen five. Luckily, much of the hard work in choosing where…

  • Keeping up with deadlines

    Keeping up with deadlines

     Hello all, I’m Freddy. I’m a second year Social and Political Sciences student, and I’m going to be blogging about all things York this year. For my first post, I…

  • Christmas in York

    Christmas in York

    The end of term one at York can a busy time for Sociology students. The novelty of life at university is wearing off for first years, assessment deadlines are looming,…