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Category: Studying with a disability

  • Day In The Life With ADHD at Uni

    13 January 2026 by Myrto
    3 minute read

    Starting university is overwhelming on lots of different levels. You’re learning in a different way, maybe doing a different subject, and figuring out how to live by yourself. It’s not…

  • Coming to university with a long-term health condition

    5 September 2023 by Ashleigh
    2 minute read

    My name is Ashleigh, and I am a first year undergraduate student studying Biomedical Sciences. I am originally from the UK and live in university-owned, on-campus accommodation. I am particularly…

  • Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while at uni

    10 March 2023 by Amelia
    5 minute read

    Hi, I’m Amelia! A first year French and German student and this article is about my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and the support I’ve had while at university. The…

  • An introduction to accessibility and disability support at York

    10 February 2023 by Morgan
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Morgan (they/them), and I’m in my first year of studying English. I wanted to write about my experiences as a disabled person at York, and share some practical…

  • Mental health matters: Studying with a mental health condition

    16 January 2023 by Laura
    3 minute read

    In 2019, I applied to the University of York to study History, and I remember feeling so excited but nervous at the same time. I was looking forward to studying…

  • My favourite wheelchair accessible places in York!

    16 December 2022 by Sofia
    3 minute read

    As anyone who has lived in or visited York knows, this beautiful city is OLD – Ancient Rome old! So, many features have been preserved for historical significance. This unfortunately…

  • My Experience as a Disabled Student

    15 December 2022 by Martha
    6 minute read

    Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled student like myself, it can be a whole…

  • Fresher’s week as an autistic student

    6 December 2022 by Angharad
    3 minute read

    Hello, I’m Angharad, and I’m a first year undergraduate studying Biology. I’m also autistic! For me, this means I can find socialising difficult and draining, find change to environment and…

  • My experience starting university: an autistic student’s perspective

    6 December 2022 by Samara
    4 minute read

    Hello, there! My name’s Samara and I’ve just completed my first term at university where I’m studying Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance. As an autistic student, I had to overcome…

  • Top tips for finding a placement as a disabled student

    4 October 2022 by Shannon
    3 minute read

    Finding a suitable placement for a Year in Industry/Placement Year can be daunting for any student. However, this may be even more true for students (such as myself) with a…

  • Environment and Geography: on placement with a physical disability

    6 February 2022 by Sofia
    4 minute read

    Introduction I’m Sofia, a Human Geography and Environment (HuGE) student, currently on a placement year as a research assistant at the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI), which is part…

  • Wheelchair Accessible Places to Visit in York

    9 August 2021 by Amy
    6 minute read

    Before I start, I feel it is important to introduce myself. I’m Amy, I’ve just finished my final year studying Archaeology and Heritage here at York and I’ll soon be…