How do I budget at university? Budgeting was something I stressed about for AGES - months before I even arrived at university. I didn’t even know how to get started with it. So if you find yourself in …
How I chose and funded my PhD
About me Hi! My name is Katie and I'm a second year PhD student in Medieval Studies. I research arms and armour in Middle English romance. In this blog, I'm going to talk about why I decided to do …
Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…
Hello, my name is Benjamin and I am a 3rd-year Law student from the University of York! In this blog, I will discuss what it is like to start university, budgeting tips, and being away from …
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Scholarships at the University of York
Hello, prospective scholars (or those who may have seen some of the opportunities that York offers, but aren't sure whether they should give it a go *hint, you should*.) This blog should motivate you …
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Funding my Masters study: my experience
I started my taught MA in Contemporary History and International Politics in September 2020. Now halfway through, I have found funding my Masters study to be challenging. Balancing self-funding …
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Financing university
A massive part about coming to university for everyone is the worry of having to manage your finances yourself. It definitely was the biggest thing for me. Coming from a family where nobody had been …