Category: What’s university really like?
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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…
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My experience starting university: an autistic student’s perspective
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…
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My scholarship advice
Hello! My name is Yael. In this blog I will share with you some advice that helped me gain my scholarship. Read the scholarship instructions carefully While it may seem…
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Top tips for finding a placement as a disabled student
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…
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Funding your studies: Why you should apply for an undergraduate scholarship
Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m from Indonesia. I’m also an International Student Ambassador at the University of York, studying Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I’m in my…