Starting at University When I started at the University of York, I didn’t realise quite how much of an impact it was going to have. I went into it with an open mind, but didn’t want to get my hopes …
Spending the Holidays With Your Family at York
It wasn’t until a month ago that I finally decided I would be staying at university over the winter break. I’m an international student at York, and the prospect of spending the holidays away from …
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My experience at Halifax College Freshers’ week
Freshers' week at Halifax College Freshers' week at Halifax College was a wild experience! There was so much to do, both in the day and night. It was a huge part of the university …
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How to budget at university
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 …
How to live with other people
Living in halls or flats with other people may be a little bit daunting. But don't worry, the likely situation is that the people you will be living with will be in the exact same situation as you. …