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The reality of PhD life: busting common myths
PhD life is not all that it seems. If I could offer one piece of advice before doing a PhD: take (almost) everything you read about PhDs with a pinch of salt. This seems like a funny piece of advice, considering that you’re reading this now. But – there are a lot of old PhD-related…
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Taking a placement year – best bits and top tips!
Trying to get a placement was a tricky part of my second year at university. Thankfully, that’s not true for everyone. Whilst some found it difficult to secure a placement, others were offered the first they applied for. Even now, I find it difficult to pinpoint exactly why I found it so challenging. Perhaps I…
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Running towards a better uni life: societies at York
There aren’t many universities with societies as diverse as those of York. From our Disney Society to our Louis Theroux Society (yes, seriously this does exist); York caters to all tastes. However, I am not here to write about the Louis Theroux society. Instead, I want to take this chance to write about my own…
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College life at York
As a Fresher, I turned up on my first day at university not knowing what a college was, or what college life was about. Like many people, I assumed that they were just halls of residence. I really wish that I had taken the time to understand what they actually meant, as the collegiate system…
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Natural Sciences at York: four things to look forward
There are so many things I love about Natural Sciences at York. It was really tricky to only pick four – even after restricting myself to course-related things. Broad range of content To have picked Natural Science as your degree, you clearly love the breadth of topics covered by the sciences. The York program delivers…
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3 Things to Look Forward to about Studying Computer Science at York
I’m lucky enough to be one of the students studying Computer Science at York. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you about my top 3 things to look forward to about Computer Science at York! The picturesque Campus East Computer Science sits in the spacious Campus East, only a short bus commute or…
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My experience as a Laidlaw Scholar in the Department of Chemistry at York
Why do a departmental internship?Why the Laidlaw Scholarship? As a chemist, you will need many skills that stretch further from theoretical knowledge and expertise. You will always interact and collaborate with other people, so project management, team working and leadership skills will be essential for your success. This is what the Laidlaw Scholarship really focuses…
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Starting university: an introduction to ‘adulting’
Arriving at university Before I started university, I tried to free myself from any expectations of what it would be like. From the moment I opened the acceptance email to the night before I moved into my new room, I kept all my thoughts and worries at bay. However, this anxiety-induced state of denial meant…
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University support: from student to tutor
Just before going to university, I was diagnosed with autism, and also had physical and mental health problems. I was worried I wouldn’t cope at university. I felt I had the normal worries that every fresher has, such as doing badly in my course, or not getting on well with my housemates, but on top…
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Three Things to Look Forward to About Biology at York
Department study spaces One thing I really love about Biology at York is the availability of study spaces open just for Bioscience students. Areas such as the Creative Lounge are a comfortable and quiet place to work. This is especially useful for students like me who tend to get distracted easily! I really like the…
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The adventures of a lifetime start now: Environment and Geography
Coming up to the end of my degree and reflecting on the past three years with Environment and Geography has been a whirlwind of surprises. From creating long-lasting friendships and being taught by the world’s first-class lecturers in a variety of subjects, I’ve developed essential life skills which I can use further in the employment…