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Category: Why York?

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

  • Choosing a university: an international student’s guide

    4 August 2021 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It’s where you’ll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you’ve got your offers you…

  • Choosing York 📚🎓

    28 June 2021 by Ciya
    2 minute read

    Selecting the right course to study I have always being very interested and excited to attend university, to learn more about my favourite subject – Politics. Choosing York was an…

  • Moving from London to York 📍

    15 June 2021 by Ciya
    3 minute read

    Moving from London, an area of so much diversity and multiculturalism, to York felt very different to what I’ve ever known. I needn’t have worried though, it was so easy…

  • What does the City of York have to offer?

    11 May 2021 by Tim
    3 minute read

    Choosing which university to join involves more than researching the university itself. As you’ll likely be living in that city for 3 or more years, a crucial part of deciding…

  • From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York

    20 April 2021 by Hannah
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a second year Interactive Media student. I am also the first person in my family to go to University. When I was…

  • Why I chose York

    20 April 2021 by Katherine
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Katherine, a 2nd-Year Psychology student, and I’m part of Vanbrugh College. I am from Newcastle so, although not a massive distance from York by train, moving away from…

  • Why York?

    20 April 2021 by George
    3 minute read

    The two main reasons I chose the University of York are the academic reputation and the college system. As a member of the Russell Group, the University has a great…

  • Why did I choose York?

    20 April 2021 by Annalisa
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Annalisa. I am a third year Biology student at the University and also a student ambassador. I am part of James College and lived on campus…

  • Receiving my contextual offer and choosing York

    20 April 2021 by Brad
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Brad and I’m a second year Chemistry student in Alcuin College. Applying to university was a daunting experience for me. As I was the first person…

  • Choosing York for Stem Subjects

    20 April 2021 by Daniel
    4 minute read

    About Me Hello! I am Daniel and I am a third year student currently studying Physics with Theoretical Physics at the University of York. I was the first in my…

  • Music at York: things to look forward to

    Music at York: things to look forward to

    1 April 2021 by Sarah
    2 minute read

    Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m a 1st-Year Music student at York. In this blog, I hope to highlight a few of the things that are great about studying Music at…

  • The reasons why I chose York

    31 March 2021 by Maisie
    4 minute read

    Campus West and Campus East The reason why I became interested in the University of York is because it has two impressive campuses. Both Campus West and East offer alternative…