Category: Undergraduate
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Tips for university life with a disability
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…
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Finding my place at York
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…
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How to prepare for university if you think you might go through Clearing
You may have tried your best in your exams, but you may feel that you have to get prepared for Clearing, just in case. You are not a failure if…
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Going through Clearing: why your past doesn’t define you
Sometimes, no matter how hard you study, you don’t score the grades you were hoping for. The grades you were predicted by the school board. The grades that were supposed…
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My top tips for settling in
If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you’re coming to York in September – yay! Or you’re at least considering it, which is also worth a yay! And…
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Preparing for Clearing: Three Tips
Going through clearing can seem pretty daunting. Here are just a few tips to help you prepare if you think clearing might be an option for you! Plan in advance…
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Why should you consider clearing? Here are my 5 top tips
Sometimes when people see clearing, they panic and feel like all of their hard work and planning about university has gone down the drain. However, clearing isn’t a bad thing.…
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Top tips to prepare for clearing
Whether you’re unsure of the university or course, your grades surprise you or you’ve only recently started thinking about going to university, then clearing is a great option for you.…
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Preparing for university: things to do over the summer
Starting university is an exciting, but also daunting experience. For many the transition to independent learning and living can be quite a scary change. But don’t worry, there are plenty…
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Preparing to live on campus – what the university and college system has to offer
Moving away from home to live on campus can be really daunting but the university offers plenty of activities to make the transition as smooth and as easy as possible.…
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Confused about clearing? Here’s how to prepare
Thinking about applying through clearing? You’re in great company! Thousands of students, myself included, have successfully gained university places from clearing or adjustment year after year. Just to recap, clearing…
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How to manage stress around clearing
It’s completely normal to feel apprehensive about your university applications. However, clearing shouldn’t have to be something that causes you significant stress and upset. While we all have our own…