Student Voices

Get the inside view on student life at York.

Category: Why York?

Our current students tell you their top reasons to choose York.

  • Why I Chose to Study International Relations and Human Rights at York

    Why I Chose to Study International Relations and Human Rights at York

    Hi everyone, my name is Belques and I’m currently studying an MA in International Relations and Human Rights at the University of York. I’m an international student from Yemen, and…

  • What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York

    What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York

    When I’m working open days as an ambassador for the School for Business and Society in the Church Lane Building, the one thing that’s always asked is…

  • My internship at CoSTAR Live Lab

    My internship at CoSTAR Live Lab

    Hello everyone! My name is Emily and I am a student on the Bsc Interactive Media course in the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. My blog shares an insight…

  • How a Linguistics Degree Prepared Me for an MSc in Data Science

    [Image: York city centre] Caption: A view of York city centre. When I started my degree at the University of York, I never imagined that I would end up applying…

  • A cycle friendly city and campus

    Since campus is only a short way away from the city centre, cycling is the perfect way to get around and York is definitely one of the most cycle friendly…

  • What I Didn’t Expect from the Transition from College to University

    Mind the gap Starting university felt like a huge step up from college. Everyone tells you it’s a big change, but there were still lots of things I didn’t fully…

  • Joining University after a Gap Year

    Joining University after a Gap Year

    Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I was a bit anxious about joining university after taking a…

  • Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life

    Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life

    By a Second-Year Business and Management Student When I began searching for universities, I sought more than just a degree. As a prospective Business and Management student, I sought the…

  • How I Looked After My Wellbeing at York

    As an International student coming from Korea to York, navigating mental health, finances, career opportunities and finding friends.

  • Student Leadership Roles: How York’s Opportunities All Connect

    I used to think “leadership” at uni was for the sort of people who love committee meetings, keep immaculate to-do lists, and somehow remember everyone’s name without checking their notes.…

  • Navigating starting University after a Gap Year

    I think there’s sometimes an assumption that taking a gap year makes the eventual move to university ‘easier’. However, I believe that it’s a transition that comes with challenges whatever…

  • De-bunking myths and misconceptions about studying at York

    De-bunking myths and misconceptions about studying at York

    Myths and misconceptions are something you will definitely come across applying for university, and today I am going to de-bunk common misconceptions about York. “York is freezing cold all year…