Search results for: “maths”
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A week in the life of a PG Economics student
I remember one of my wishes when I was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, some years ago: I wanted to attend a university in the United Kingdom. After extensive research across all universities and programs, I decided to come to York to study for my MSc in Development Economics and Emerging Markets. I will share a…
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Creating a Sisterhood Community at the Centre for Women’s Studies
Hi there, My name is Brenda, but my friends call me Leona. I am an Afrofeminist and an anti-racist activist. My pronouns are She/Her, and I am pursuing a master’s in Women and Gender Studies at the University of York. What I love about the Centre of Women’s Studies is the sisterhood community among professors…
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Navigating York and Human-Centred Tech: A Student’s Perspective
Hey everyone, I am excited to take you on a journey through my experience at the University of York, specifically in the incredible MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies program! Buckle up as I answer your questions about my path, my course, and my thrilling campus life. Choosing my path I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection…
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Transition from Basic to Scholar with Skill Development Support at the University of York
Imagine you are applying for a job that requires critical thinking, or you are working on your dissertation but are unsure about choosing the correct statistical method, or you simply want to enhance your creativity for fun! The good news is that the University of York provides skill development support for all of these and more.…
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Natural Sciences at York in 16 pictures
Are you interested in learning about what studying Natural Sciences at York is like? Here I show you my experience so far in 16 pictures, ranging from the places around campus you could see to the awesome things you could study and do! #01 Welcome! Natural Sciences at York is a small, friendly community made…
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Work placement expectations and first impressions
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics – I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested. I‘m doing a ‘Science Communication’ work placement at a Science and Technology Facilities Council‘s (STFC) national laboratory in Oxfordshire. In my job, I undertake many different roles related to internal and…
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My experiences as a PPE student – studying and socialising!
Hey, my name is Michael, and I’m a 3rd-Year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student in Vanbrugh College. Studying PPE has allowed me to develop skills in multiple areas, make lots of friends, and have plenty of fun! Three subject areas As a member of the School of Philosophy, Politics and Economics, I take modules…
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A PhD in a quarter life crisis
It was a dark and stormy night in Norfolk. Five third year PhD students from universities across the UK sat exchanging the highs, lows, and the woes of the later stages of their projects. I, person number six, didn’t have much to say on the matter. I was only just writing my applications to start! …
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How I found the ‘right’ placement for me – hopefully, you can too!
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics (I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested). I am almost 3 months into my placement as a ‘Science Communication’ student at one of the Science and Technology Facilities Council‘s national laboratories in Oxfordshire. As part of my job, I…
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Three reasons to look forward to starting your Masters at York
Now you have got your offer to do a Masters degree at the University of York, what can you look forward to? You might be finishing your undergraduate degree, or coming back to academia after a break of however many years. Whatever the case, there are lots of things you can look forward to about…