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Student Voices

Get the inside view on student life at York.

Category: What’s university really like?

  • Making the Most of Freshers’ Week

    15 September 2021 by Zulekha
    3 minute read

    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.…

  • Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…

    12 August 2021 by Benjamin
    2 minute read

    Hello, my name is Benjamin and I am a 3rd-year Law student from the University of York! In this blog, I will discuss what it is like to start university,…

  • Wheelchair Accessible Places to Visit in York

    9 August 2021 by Amy
    6 minute read

    Before I start, I feel it is important to introduce myself. I’m Amy, I’ve just finished my final year studying Archaeology and Heritage here at York and I’ll soon be…

  • Culture shock: what has surprised international students?

    9 August 2021 by Mi Chelle
    5 minute read

    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…

  • Being You at York – A working-class experience

    5 July 2021 by Ellen
    4 minute read

    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.’…

  • Scholarships at the University of York

    3 July 2021 by Oscar
    4 minute read

    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…

  • What is it like to be a first-generation, working-class student at university?

    2 July 2021 by Hannah
    4 minute read

    Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a second-year psychology student at the University of York. I am from Liverpool and am a member of Constantine College, having lived…

  • York: the home of inclusivity

    1 July 2021 by Jen
    2 minute read

    While a small city, York is a city with a tight, loving community that champions inclusivity. In 2012, York held its first ever LGBTQ+ Pride, and since then, Pride in…

  • My experiences of being Black and LGBTQ+ at York

    30 June 2021 by Soul
    3 minute read

    In this blog I will be discussing my experiences as a black and LGBTQ+ student at the University of York. Coming to University can be scary, and for me, the…

  • What’s it like to study at university?

    29 June 2021 by Amy
    3 minute read

    How university study is different to school: Lectures are the main source of information from the university. Everyone taking the module sits in a large lecture theatre and listens to…

  • Tips for university life with a disability

    9 June 2021 by Amy
    10 minute read

    Hi all! My name is Amy and I’m a third-year Archaeology and Heritage student. I’m diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) which causes me to deal with chronic fatigue…

  • Finding my place at York

    9 June 2021 by Tania
    4 minute read

    Initially I was nervous about moving to a new place and university. I previously struggled to fit in at my last university and I was bullied at school. I would…