Student Voices

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Category: Student support

  • Accessing Student Support at York for my ADHD

    Accessing Student Support at York for my ADHD

    “I assumed university would be like being thrown into the deep end with no support, but it turned out to be the part of my education where I felt more…

  • Support at York: my experience

    As a student, it’s very normal to struggle at times, and for things to not go your way. At York there is a fantastic range of support available, some of…

  • Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Student life is demanding. Deadlines stack up, finances loom, social calendars fill fast… Wellbeing and looking after yourself at uni is paramount. Wellbeing isn’t just one thing or fix; it’s…

  • Penny for your thoughts? How to live affordably as a York student.

    Penny for your thoughts? How to live affordably as a York student.

    Going to university can be a fun and exciting way to experience independence, sometimes for the first time.Maia shares her top tips on how to make the most of student…

  • Quiet moments in York that help me slow down

    Quiet moments in York that help me slow down

    Hi, I’m Esther, a 2nd year law student who enjoys exploring York as a break from my reading! When I’m not buried in cases and notes, you’ll probably find me…

  • How the Next Step York programme supported my next steps

    How the Next Step York programme supported my next steps

    Next Step York is a programme for Year 12 students in England. It gives you the chance to explore what university life is really like, whilst also supporting you with…

  • From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    My name is Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, a Jamaican Chevening Scholar, currently studying MA Social and Public Policy. I’m also the 2025 School for Business and Society Postgraduate School Rep.

  • Three Minute Thesis: Trees vs tsunamis

    Three Minute Thesis: Trees vs tsunamis

    The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition doesn’t just celebrate great research. It sharpens the skills of our students, helping bring their research to life. Jenny, the 2025 third place winner,…

  • Three Minute Thesis: Bone builders

    Three Minute Thesis: Bone builders

    The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition doesn’t just celebrate great research. It sharpens the skills of our students, helping bring their research to life. Mahmoud, winner of the 2025 People’s…

  • Three Minute Thesis: Why we trust misinformation

    Three Minute Thesis: Why we trust misinformation

    The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition doesn’t just celebrate great research; it sharpens the skills of our students, helping bring their research to life. Lily, the 2025 winner, stepped up…

  • How a Linguistics Degree Prepared Me for an MSc in Data Science

    [Image: York city centre] Caption: A view of York city centre. When I started my degree at the University of York, I never imagined that I would end up applying…

  • How I Looked After My Wellbeing at York

    As an International student coming from Korea to York, navigating mental health, finances, career opportunities and finding friends.