Category: Student support
-
My experience coming to Uni from a low-income household
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,…
-
Academic Support as a Music Student
When I applied to university, I was looking for a university that could support and encourage my academic and creative interests. I wanted to study at a university that was…
-
Student Buddying Scheme: helping you settle into uni
What is the Student Buddying Scheme? The Student Buddying Scheme is a scheme where the University pairs new students with current students. Starting university is a new process for many…