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. …
Making the Most of Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ Week is an exciting welcome period for new students starting at UK universities. In this blog post, we’ll visit the various types of activities that York has to offer. From colourful club …
Culture shock: what has surprised international students?
Hi, I'm Mi Chelle and I'm from Malaysia. If you're an international student, you'll most likely have experienced culture shock. Culture shock involves surprises, both positive and negative, and it can …
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Being You at York – A working-class experience
Being working-class and coming to university, I had the fear of not fitting in. When writing my UCAS application, I was unsure whether university was really for ‘people like me.’ However, I quickly …
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Scholarships at the University of York
Hello, prospective scholars (or those who may have seen some of the opportunities that York offers, but aren't sure whether they should give it a go *hint, you should*.) This blog should motivate you …
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