Category: What’s university really like?
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“University Is Only for The Wealthy” – The Truth About Being a Low-Income Student
“University is only for the wealthy”. A statement I’m sure you’ve all heard at some point in your life. A statement which has probably induced many a panic about applying…
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My Experience as a First-Generation Student, Plus a Little Bit of Advice
Making the big decision to go to uni is scary enough as it is, but deciding to go when you don’t really know what to expect? Now that’s scary. Of…
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How to be more sustainable as a student
I know that being a student can be hard enough without the idea of trying to factor in ‘being sustainable’. But what if I told you there are some simple,…
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My favourite wheelchair accessible places in York!
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…
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My Experience as a Disabled Student
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…
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Top Uni Tips for First-Generation Students!
Hi! I’m Olivia 🙂 And I’m the first person in my family to come to University. Meet my family here! Not only am I the first one in my immediate…
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A guide to surviving the cost-of-living crisis as a student from a low-income household
Hello! My name is Chloe, and I’m a second year Biomedical Science student. If you’re reading this, you might be worried about applying to universities due to the expense. But…
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My top tips for securing a departmental scholarship
As an international student, my journey has been both challenging and rewarding. I was especially pleased when I received my Management School Masters International Academic Excellence Scholarship. The purpose of…
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My experience coming to York as a first-generation student
Coming to University is a daunting experience for most people. You’re probably full of questions and worries: am I going to make new friends? Will I do well on my…
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POV: Being at uni from a low-income background
Let’s be honest, getting swept up by financial stress at university isn’t uncommon. Being raised by a single mother has made me recognise the value of money from a young…
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Is life easy in York if you’re part of a minority group? My experience as a queer Italian student
My name is Cate, I’m an International student enrolled in the Masters programme called GEMMA – Women’s and Gender Studies at the Centre for Women Studies here in York. I came all the…
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Fresher’s week as an autistic student
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…