Category: What’s university really like?
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Day In The Life With ADHD at Uni
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…
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What to pack before Uni: 5 things you didn’t know you needed!
By Tom Hi, my name is Tom (he/him), and I am a first-year Sociology student at the University of York. I can tell you that packing for university can be…
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Student Leadership Roles: How York’s Opportunities All Connect
I used to think “leadership” at uni was for the sort of people who love committee meetings, keep immaculate to-do lists, and somehow remember everyone’s name without checking their notes.…
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Accessing Student Support: How I Got Through the ‘First-Year Wobble’ at York
Winter days on campus can be beautiful, but the change in routine can be tough. Photo by Zeyu Jiang on Unsplash. By November, the adrenaline of Freshers’ Week has usually…
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5 Must-Have Apps to Save Money While Studying in York
The cost of living can be a big concern when you’re a student, but I’ve discovered that my phone is actually one of my best tools for keeping my bank…
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York Law School: What I’ve Learned Beyond the Classroom
Hi everyone, My name is Fern Wong, and I’m currently a second-year law student at York, specialising in health care law. When I first arrived at York, I didn’t fully…
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Societies to College Sport: Student Leadership Opportunities at York
Uni is about so much more than lectures, deadlines, and working your way through an ever-growing reading list. For me, some of the most valuable things I’ve gained at York…
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The York Bursary: A Short Guide
A low-income student’s take on York’s bursary for accommodation. What is the York Bursary? I think the York Bursary is really important for students who might need it, so this…
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Navigating starting University after a Gap Year
I think there’s sometimes an assumption that taking a gap year makes the eventual move to university ‘easier’. However, I believe that it’s a transition that comes with challenges whatever…
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De-bunking myths and misconceptions about studying at York
Myths and misconceptions are something you will definitely come across applying for university, and today I am going to de-bunk common misconceptions about York. “York is freezing cold all year…
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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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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…