Category: Undergraduate
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Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance at York: my experience and thoughts as a first year student.
Hi, hope you’re all well! My name is Maisie and I am a first year Theatre: Writing, Directing, and Performing student here at York! Please find my attached blog, where…
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Why York Was the Right Place to Begin Again: A Mature Student’s Story
A Mature Student’s Take on Community, Coffee, and Starting Over Coming to university a little later in life can feel a bit like joining a film halfway through. Everyone else…
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My time studying BA History at York
I’m Ruby, a third-year History student currently working on my dissertation looking at Early Modern funeral monuments and how they reflect elite family values. I love the historicalness of York…
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Studying a joint honours degree at York: my experience as a history and French student
Finding My Place at York I’m Grace, and I’m a History and French student at the University of York. I remember being in your position not too long ago –…
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What’s it like to study undergraduate Philosophy at York?
Hi! I’m Theo, a second-year Philosophy student here at the University of York. Studying Philosophy has been so rewarding for me, as it gives me the chance to delve deeper…
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History of Art saved me: what it’s like to study at York
History of Art was never my plan for university, but transferring to it from Chemistry was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. It has a false reputation among…
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Making the Most of York Law School: Career Tips from an International Student
Hello everyone, My name is Fern, and I am an international student from Hong Kong. I’m currently in my second year of studying law, with a focus on healthcare law…
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Criminology at York: my experience and thoughts as a student
Hi, i’m Jack and i am a first year student in criminology, my experience at York has been so amazing in many different ways, the course, the staff, the people…
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Living at Home, Studying at the University of York: My Journey as a commuting student
Hi, my name is Georgie (she/her), I am a second-year commuting student studying Biology at the University of York. I live about 13 miles from York and commute by car…
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Thinking about a Placement Year? My experience using the Careers and Placements service
What is the Careers and Placements service, and how can they help? Careers and Placements is a specialist team within the University of York which provides eligible students with guidance…
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Settling into York: a guide for new students
I found that the first week I arrived at York was a bit intimidating. I was dropped off in front of David Kato College and was told to pick up…
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New beginnings: My experience as a second-year transfer student
In late September 2022, I found myself on the precipice of the academic year at a new university – for the second time. Here, I’ll talk about my experience of…