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Category: What’s university really like?

  • Money Matters: A Guide Towards Bank Accounts, Saving and Spending at University

    12 December 2021 by Sydelle
    3 minute read

    Coming to a new country where you are learning to be independent for the first time can be extremely daunting. However, the key to making sure you are financially secure…

  • Small and simple ways you can save money as a university student

    10 December 2021 by Izzy
    3 minute read

    Managing your spending at university can seem like a daunting prospect. Especially, if you have spent most of your life being financially dependent on your parents/carers. I’ll be sharing some…

  • Budgeting 101: A Crash Course

    9 December 2021 by Daisy
    3 minute read

    Yes, that’s right we are talking about the M-word… money. There. I said it and I haven’t been struck by a lightning bolt! No one ever really talks about money,…

  • Spending £20 a week at uni – is it possible?

    8 December 2021 by Mollie
    4 minute read

    Every student knows the struggle – balancing the budget with the necessities of everyday life with the necessities of student life (trendy coffee, doubles and way too many house plants.)…

  • Money management at university: tips for success and support

    6 December 2021 by Amélie
    4 minute read

    Let’s be honest, the prospect of money management at university is really daunting for many people. If you have anxieties about finances, don’t worry. My aim is to try and…

  • Managing your money: student budgeting

    6 December 2021 by Sophie
    4 minute read

    Hi there! My name is Sophie, and I’m a final-year English and Related Literature student here at York. I love the city as there’s so much to experience: beautiful bookshops,…

  • The ’12’ Days of Christmas

    5 December 2021 by Ella
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Spending the Holidays With Your Family at York

    5 December 2021 by Quinn
    3 minute read

    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…

  • My experience at Halifax College Freshers’ week

    3 December 2021 by Zuzanna
    3 minute read

    Zuzanna, first year Biomedical Sciences student, tells us about her exciting experience of Freshers’ week in Halifax College.

  • How to budget at university

    30 November 2021 by Zuzanna
    4 minute read

    How to budget at university. First year Biomedical Sciences student Zuzanna tells us her top tips how to survive on a budget at university.

  • How I chose and funded my PhD

    How I chose and funded my PhD

    5 October 2021 by Katie
    3 minute read

    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…

  • How to live with other people

    17 September 2021 by Oscar
    3 minute read

    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…