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Category: Undergraduate

  • My experience studying economics at York

    24 April 2024 by Will
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Will. I’m going to share with you my experience as a 1st Year student studying BSc Economics at York. I’ll tell you about the course structure, teaching and…

  • How to chill out a bit as a young carer at uni – things will get better!

    9 April 2024 by Katy
    3 minute read

    My main aim with this piece is to comfort Freshers joining York in September. If you’ve left your family for the first time in your lives, and are feeling sort…

  • Studying Sociology as a first year student

    22 March 2024 by Kate
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Kate and I am currently a first year student at the University of York studying Sociology with Social Psychology. I am enjoying studying my degree so…

  • Studying Social and Political Sciences as a mature student

    5 March 2024 by Tugba
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Tugba. I am a final year mature student studying BA Social and Political Sciences. I am going to share my experiences as a mature student who has no…

  • How studying theatre at York prepares you for your career

    5 March 2024 by Dylan
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Dylan. I study the BA Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance here at the University of York. I want to share why I love this course and why you…

  • A week in my life as a Social and Public Policy student

    1 March 2024 by Megan
    5 minute read

    When someone asks me why I chose to study Social and Public Policy, I always say the same thing. It’s everywhere you look, and affects you from cradle to grave.…

  • Three things to look forward to studying Law at York

    21 February 2024 by Shreya
    3 minute read

    My name is Shreya and I would like to extend you a warm welcome to the University of York! I am a first year law student and have been thoroughly…

  • Why I chose to study philosophy at York

    8 February 2024 by Daniel
    2 minute read

    Hello, I’m Daniel and I study Philosophy at the University of York. I’ve written a blog post to tell you not only why I chose philosophy but also why I…

  • Why York is the perfect place to study Archaeology

    8 February 2024 by Louise
    3 minute read

    Hi! I’m Louise and I am a second year BA Archaeology student at the University of York. I absolutely love archaeology as it combines typical historical research with practical elements…

  • What is ‘Club of PEP’?

    24 January 2024 by Rosie
    3 minute read

    Hey! I’m Rosie and I’m currently in first year, studying Philosophy and Politics. In this blog, I’m going to introduce you to Uni of York’s Club of PEP. Club of…

  • Shape your future with Business of the Creative Industries

    23 January 2024 by Emily
    3 minute read

    When I came to York, I was initially enrolled on BSc TV and Film Production. While that course presented a lot of fantastic opportunities, I decided to transfer to BA…

  • York’s Music facilities and extracurricular benefits

    9 January 2024 by Michael
    2 minute read

    Hello! My name is Michael and I am a third year BA Music student at the University of York. I am writing to show you the incredible opportunities the music…