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Category: Student support

  • Accessing mental health support at York: my experience

    5 May 2021 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    Knowing you’re struggling is one thing; reaching out for support is often quite another. Looking back to when I started university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support…

  • Motivation, Time Management and Mental Health Support

    4 May 2021 by Jan
    3 minute read

    The lockdowns were definitely a difficult time for most people, changing their routines and typical activities completely. That is why taking care of one’s mental health became more important than…

  • Managing A Mental Health Disorder At University

    4 May 2021 by Florence
    3 minute read

    As many as one in five students suffer from a mental health issue, so if you are struggling with managing your mental health you are certainly not alone. Whilst going…

  • Staying motivated while studying 

    6 April 2021 by Tim
    4 minute read

    Staying motivated to study is a really important aspect of university life. I’ve found university to be less guided and much more independent than sixth form or college. Here are…

  • Funding my Masters study: my experience

    24 March 2021 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    I started my taught MA in Contemporary History and International Politics in September 2020. Now halfway through, I have found funding my Masters study to be challenging. Balancing self-funding alongside…

  • Student support at the University of York

    16 March 2021 by Tim
    4 minute read

    Making the transition from school to university can be very daunting. But the University of York ensures that there are lots of different student support networks in place for students.…

  • My experiences of Disability and LGBTQ+ at York

    16 March 2021 by Rowan
    4 minute read

    Hi I’m Rowan! I’m a second year Biochemistry student at the University of York. At university, I am the Disabled Students’ Officer and part of the LGBTQ+ network. I’m here…

  • Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability

    29 December 2020 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best…

  • Where Can You Turn for Help?

    18 December 2020 by Kirsten
    3 minute read

    When I moved to York for my master’s degree in September, I came at a time when the city, and most of the country, were struggling with restrictions in shops…

  • 3 tips on dealing with homesickness

    24 July 2020 by Tara
    2 minute read

    Starting at University usually brings homesickness to most, at least for the first couple of weeks. This can be even more challenging for those travelling from a different country. I’ve…

  • Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?

    Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?

    3 June 2020 by Jane
    4 minute read

    What came before We all remember counting down the months, weeks, days and hours to completing A-Levels and leaving home for the first time. The mixture of excitement and pure…

  • Homesickness: looking after yourself when you’re separated from family and friends

    28 April 2020 by Mi Chelle
    4 minute read

    It’s a strange time to be an international student right now. We are currently living in very uncertain times, hoping for all of this to be over soon. Being 6500…