Getting used to living in a whole new place where you don’t really know anyone is difficult at the best of times. However, due to …
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Study Abroad – Settling in
My first six-week term at Rhodes University, South Africa, started with “Suicide Sunday” and ended with “Hell week”. These are …
How to feel prepared for academic life at York
Settling into a UK university is very exciting. You are starting a new life in a different country, making new friends and getting …
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Four things to look forward to about studying Women’s Studies here at York!
Hi! My name is Zoe and I studied an MA in Women’s Studies at the Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS) in the 2023/24 year. I had a …
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How to chill out a bit as a young carer at uni – things will get better!
My main aim with this piece is to comfort Freshers joining York in September. If you've left your family for the first time in …
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My English placement year
Why go on placement? Going from living as a student to entering the corporate world is a culture shock, but one that I embraced …
Living away from home for the first time
I just finished my first year of uni, so I thought it would be good to tell you about my experience living away from home for the …
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My top tips for healthy eating as a student
Coming to uni is a big – and slightly stressful – step. One of the worries I had was having to cook every day, even though I enjoy …
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Making Friends as a Commuting Student
Hi, I’m Bethan, a third-year Sociology student. Despite the pressure to take the conventional route and move away for …
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My Experience as a First-Generation Student, Plus a Little Bit of Advice
Making the big decision to go to uni is scary enough as it is, but deciding to go when you don’t really know what to expect? Now …
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