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Category: Undergraduate

  • Three Tips for Clearing

    2 June 2021 by Rachel
    2 minute read

    Clearing is a good opportunity to find which university or course suits you best. I was fortunate that through clearing, I was able to study my favourite course at my…

  • How student societies at York made me feel part of a community

    1 June 2021 by Mi Chelle
    5 minute read

    When I set foot in Heathrow Airport for the very first time in September 2018, I was down with a terrible sore throat and a cough. And even though I…

  • Life in the City of York

    11 May 2021 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    The City of York is renowned for its historic feel and tourist sights, from the Shambles Market to Clifford’s Tower, but also has an amazing student life! I hope to…

  • A different side to York…

    11 May 2021 by Nitya
    2 minute read

    There are plenty of ways to make amazing memories during your time at university! Of course, there is a huge range of pubs, bars and clubs (before Covid) in York,…

  • My favourite places in York

    11 May 2021 by Caitlyn
    4 minute read

    One of my favourite things about York is that despite it being a smaller city, there’s always something to do! I spend most weekends in the city and never run…

  • What does the City of York have to offer?

    11 May 2021 by Tim
    3 minute read

    Choosing which university to join involves more than researching the university itself. As you’ll likely be living in that city for 3 or more years, a crucial part of deciding…

  • What I wish I knew before starting my placement in the Operating Theatre

    11 May 2021 by Christine
    7 minute read

    Getting the news A few months ago, I was told that my next placement would be in Theatre. I had very mixed feelings about this news. Throughout my previous placement,…

  • My Year in Industry: Developing Skills and Strengths

    11 May 2021 by Kimberley
    4 minute read

    I am now nearly three-quarters of the way through my year in industry placement with the Uplands Research Team at the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. It has been a wonderful experience so far; I have…

  • 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…

  • Things to look forward to about Film and TV Production at the University of York

    27 April 2021
    1 minute read

    Hi, my name is Marta. I am a second-year Film and TV Production student from Latvia. As for all of us, there are a lot of things that I look…

  • My experience of living in Mexico

    21 April 2021 by Caitlin
    11 minute read

    Hi!! I’m Caitlin and I am a 4th year Spanish and French student at York! Last August I moved to Cholula, Mexico and studied at the Universidad de las Américas…