In this post, I’m going to take you through 5 things to look forward to and to expect when you arrive at university. It’s such an exciting time, but it’s always useful to know how your first few weeks …
Non-alcoholic activities to do in and around York
When you hear the words “university student” one of your first associations will be ‘binge drinking’. Both movies and television have long portrayed uni students to be chaotic, young adults ‘obsessed’ …
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Student societies: Continuing what you love and trying something new
Student societies and sports clubs at York have been an amazing part of my university experience. As I come to the end of my second year at York and look back, societies have given me some of my best …
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Packing for university (sustainably!)
Hi, my name is Charlotte and I am a second year Sociology with Criminology student at the University of York. In this blog post, I’m going to discuss how you can make your packing list for university …
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My university experience: Getting involved with societies (even if you’re nervous!)
In this blog I will talk about my university experience of joining the student newspaper Nouse. Despite my initial nerves in first year, this decision has shaped my university experience for the …
Applying to University as a Mature Student
I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I went with my backup option which was …
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