Category: Undergraduate
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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…
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Careers support in the Department of Mathematics
Hi, I’m Lexie, an MMath student currently in my third year here at York. I came to university with little career experience but the support and skills that have been…
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Employability support in the Department of Psychology
When starting university, most people are just thinking about getting their degree. But if you’re anything like me then you’re probably already thinking about finding a job afterwards! If that’s…
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My year in industry
This blog post will explain how the Department of Computer Science supports students in securing a year in industry placement, the help available while on placement, and how this experience…