Category: What’s university really like?
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A guide to life as a financially independent student
Unfortunately, low finances are a key setback that stop many students attending university, but it should not get in your way. Coming from a single-parent household, I am in charge…
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Top UK apps to download before you get to York
The right app can make your life just that little bit easier. Here are some of the ones that have helped me at university as an international student. First Bus…
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A week in the life of a PG Economics student
I remember one of my wishes when I was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, some years ago: I wanted to attend a university in the United Kingdom. After extensive research across…
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Financial support at York
Getting financial support I have forgotten this donkey’s name. But I am reliably informed that he is a long-standing member of the team. This donkey saved my life. In all…
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Coming to university with a long-term health condition
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…
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A Day in the Life of a Computer Science Student!
Hey, I’m George! I’ve been at the University of York for a year now and have interests in software development. My favourite module of first year was probably Human Computer…
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What could you expect from your university experience?
Hi, I’m Vivek, a Computer Science student about to go onto placement. My favourite thing about University so far is getting to grips with areas of computer science that I…
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Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. So, looking back to the…
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Living away from home for the first time
I just finished my first year of uni, so I thought it would be good to tell you about my experience living away from home for the first time. I’m…
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Top tips to take 1st Year by the Viking horns
The first year of anything new can be tough. The first year of university, especially so. Fear not, though, as here are my top tips on how to survive. Let…
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York Lingo – A short guide to some parts of Uni of York student culture
I don’t know about you, but coming from Goa, India, the student culture in York was quite confusing. When you first start university, you’re going to hear stuff like “Hey,…