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Student Voices

Get the inside view on student life at York.

Category: Student support

  • Managing your money: student budgeting

    6 December 2021 by Sophie
    4 minute read

    Hi there! My name is Sophie, and I’m a final-year English and Related Literature student here at York. I love the city as there’s so much to experience: beautiful bookshops,…

  • Making Time for You: Mindfulness Strategies to De-stress

    4 December 2021 by Quinn
    4 minute read

    First year international student Quinn tells us his mindfullness strategies and gives us advice on how we can de-stress at university.

  • You’ve received an offer- what next?

    1 December 2021 by Maisie
    4 minute read

    Congratulations on getting an offer to York. Getting an offer is an amazing achievement and you should feel very proud of yourself! My name is Maisie, I am a first-year…

  • From your contextual offer to York (tips for next year)

    1 December 2021 by Elizabeth
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Elizabeth and I am currently in my third year studying English and Related Literature. I am also currently the Muse (magazine) Editor for Nouse which is the oldest…

  • Wheelchair Accessible Places to Visit in York

    9 August 2021 by Amy
    6 minute read

    Before I start, I feel it is important to introduce myself. I’m Amy, I’ve just finished my final year studying Archaeology and Heritage here at York and I’ll soon be…

  • Applying to University as a Mature Student

    6 July 2021 by Tania
    4 minute read

    I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I…

  • Academic Support at York

    5 July 2021 by Keely
    4 minute read

    At university, there’s lots of academic support available to help you make the most of your degree. I want to tell you about some of the most important resources and…

  • York: the home of inclusivity

    1 July 2021 by Jen
    2 minute read

    While a small city, York is a city with a tight, loving community that champions inclusivity. In 2012, York held its first ever LGBTQ+ Pride, and since then, Pride in…

  • Finding and Being ‘Me’ at York – Disabled, Working Class and Proud

    30 June 2021 by Caitlyn
    6 minute read

    As I write this, I have just finished my third and final year of my History degree at York. When reflecting on my time here, and how I’ve changed since…

  • Disability support at York

    30 June 2021 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    An introduction to me Hello, I am Chloe and I have just finished my third year studying English Language and Linguistics at the University of York. In this blog I…

  • Tips for university life with a disability

    9 June 2021 by Amy
    10 minute read

    Hi all! My name is Amy and I’m a third-year Archaeology and Heritage student. I’m diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) which causes me to deal with chronic fatigue…

  • Finding my place at York

    9 June 2021 by Tania
    4 minute read

    Initially I was nervous about moving to a new place and university. I previously struggled to fit in at my last university and I was bullied at school. I would…