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Category: Undergraduate

  • Moving from London to York

    17 March 2021 by Samantha
    4 minute read

    Moving away from home can be a daunting situation, especially when you find yourself moving over 200 miles away from home! But now, in my third year, York has become…

  • 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…

  • Societies – providing support and making a difference

    16 March 2021 by Nikhita
    3 minute read

    Hi, I am Nikhita, and I am in my second year of university. Last summer, I wanted to join a student society that would make a real difference. So I…

  • What my contextual offer meant for me

    16 March 2021 by Helen
    3 minute read

    ‘A contextual offer is usually up to 2 grades below the standard entry requirement. They are to reduce pressure on individuals who may have experienced socioeconomic disadvantages in their life…

  • My advice for choosing your accommodation

    23 February 2021 by Tara
    4 minute read

    Choosing what accommodation you live in for 1st year always seems like an incredibly daunting task because a lot rests on this decision; it’s easily one of the most common…

  • What to consider when choosing accommodation

    23 February 2021 by Soul
    4 minute read

    When choosing your accommodation, here are some things you might want to consider: Do you want to live close to where you’ll be studying? When I was choosing my accommodation,…

  • My tips for choosing your accommodation

    23 February 2021 by Joe
    6 minute read

    I’ve been through the process of looking for accommodation twice now, in slightly different circumstances. In my first year, like most students, I lived on-campus in accommodation owned by the…

  • Things to look forward to about Interactive Media at York

    16 February 2021 by April
    2 minute read

    Moving into the digital media field of studying was new for me as a former business student. But I’m so happy that I did it! In case you’re not sure…

  • Highlights of studying Nursing at the University of York (even during a pandemic)

    14 February 2021 by Christine
    5 minute read

    So far, I’ve talked about an average day as a nursing student and let you in on what to look out for when applying to University. Today, I bring you:…

  • From Closeted to Confident – My LGBTQ Experience at York

    10 February 2021 by Ethan
    5 minute read

    For many students going to university is an important milestone, a rite of passage followed by independence and self-discovery. For me – an LGBTQ student, that could never have been…

  • A year in the life of a college student association member

    8 February 2021 by Kathryn
    3 minute read

    The University of York is one of only a handful of UK universities that have a collegiate system – and we take it pretty seriously! Although every college at York…