Category: Undergraduate
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An introvert’s guide to settling into university
Moving away from home to live in a house of ten other people your age is daunting. You might be feeling anxious — and reasonably so, especially if you’re an…
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Looking back on a placement year in cancer research
Over the past 9 months I have been working to develop and test novel drugs for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer at the Institute of Cancer Therapeutics, Bradford. I…
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Reflecting on my year abroad
Hi, I’m Fletcher. I recently finished my year abroad having spent the last ten months studying third year molecular cell biology in French at the University of Strasbourg. In this…
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Biochemistry: Day in the Life of a Stage 4 Integrated Masters Student
Hello! If you were like me when I was applying for my biochemistry degree and wondered what it would be like to choose the Integrated Masters route then this blog…
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The best things Biochemistry at York has to offer
Hi, I’m Deb, a third year Biochemistry student here at the University of York. With my graduation quickly coming up, I’ve found myself reflecting on the journey that brought me…
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Starting a business with Summer Accelerator
Last year, I applied to the Summer Accelerator on a whim. I had an idea for a business that I loved – one that would combine my course and my…
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Burnout in a Science Degree: How to Avoid It
Burnout in a science degree: how to avoid it Hi, I’m Amy and I’m in my second year of studying Biomedical Science. We all know that balancing lectures, lab reports,…
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How to manage your money as an international student
A frequently asked question when people start considering studying abroad is, “How much will that cost?”. The currency differences between Indonesian Rupiah (where I’m from) and the British Pound are…
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Make the most of your day trip to York
Most people who come to York for a day trip have more-or-less the same itinerary: visit the Shambles, get a chocolate shot, go to the ghost merchants, walk the city…
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My top cafes in York
When I moved to York, I resolved to find places for food that I could consider my go-to cafes in York. There is nothing that improves my mood more than…
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How a year in industry in cancer research is setting me up for life
It’s been six months since I began my year in industry at The Institute of Cancer Therapeutics. Time flies when you’re having fun! I began my placement search hoping to…
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Developing Skills on my Year Abroad in France
Hi, I’m Fletcher. I am a biology student at the University of York and I am currently in my second semester studying third-year Molecular Cell Biology in French at the…