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Category: Student support

  • “University Is Only for The Wealthy” – The Truth About Being a Low-Income Student

    11 January 2023 by Ella
    4 minute read

    “University is only for the wealthy”. A statement I’m sure you’ve all heard at some point in your life. A statement which has probably induced many a panic about applying…

  • My Experience as a Disabled Student

    15 December 2022 by Martha
    6 minute read

    Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled student like myself, it can be a whole…

  • How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start

    12 December 2022 by Tara
    4 minute read

    Moving to university can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially with the added complications of a disability to consider. But don’t worry, York has lots on offer to help…

  • My experience coming to Uni from a low-income household

    5 December 2022 by Emma
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Emma – I’m a second year law student at the University of York. Today, I’m going to be talking about coming to York as a low-income student. Who…

  • International student support at York: My experience

    2 December 2022 by Beliz
    3 minute read

    Hi everyone! I’m Beliz, a Masters student in Psychology in Education from Turkey. As an international student, the days building up to moving day can be quite unnerving. I’m here…

  • Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student

    10 October 2022 by Alex
    3 minute read

    Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a…

  • You can make it as a mature student

    You can make it as a mature student

    8 September 2022 by Fizza
    5 minute read

    I have always loved studying: it was the one area where I could easily succeed and earn heaps of attention and praise. The idea of being in school forever sounded…

  • Coming To University As A Contextual Offer Holder

    6 July 2022 by Jasmine
    4 minute read

    What is a contextual offer? By definition, a contextual offer is ‘a reduced offer for UK undergraduates that is typically one or two grades below the standard entry requirements’. They…

  • How to manage your money

    30 June 2022 by Zulekha
    4 minute read

    I will be covering ways of making money at university to help fund your studies, as well as sharing my top tips for managing your money. Part-time jobs Part-time jobs…

  • Studying in the UK: so much more than just an academic education

    11 April 2022 by Anna
    2 minute read

    Where I am from, it is common to take at least one gap year after high school before considering university. In my case, I was split between going straight to…

  • Navigating Mental Health on the Twisting Road to University

    7 March 2022 by Jodie
    6 minute read

    When I think back to receiving my offer for the University of York, and how I was feeling at the time, I remember a blur of emotions. Mainly it was…

  • Student support – support for LGBTQ+ students

    24 January 2022 by Stevie
    3 minute read

    We are all aware of the famous saying; small fish in a big pond. When you first go to university, it can absolutely feel that way too. For LGBTQ+ students,…