Search results for: “postgraduate”
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Working in Heslington Hall
My name is Sam, and I’m a second year PhD student in the History Department at the University of York. York has been a terrific place to live and work. When I made the move from the US I was worried that the experience could be isolating, but thanks to the lively PGR community here…
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Coffee on a budget: my favourite spots in York
Enjoying York’s café scene doesn’t have to be expensive. In this blog, I’ll share my favourite budget‑friendly coffee spots in York.
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Work-based dissertation rather than traditional dissertation
My name is Chandradeep, and I am delighted to be a part of School of Business and Society at University of York. I bring over eight years of professional experience working with different multinational corporations, where I have developed strong skills in teamwork, problem-solving, communication, and project management. These experiences have given me valuable industry…
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What to pack for uni? 5 unexpected essentials for international students at the University of York
You have secured your visa, booked your flights, and now your empty suitcases are staring at you from the corner of the room. Moving out for university is a massive milestone for anyone, but cramming your entire life into a 23kg baggage allowance to move across the globe? That is a whole different level of…
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Why I chose an applied dissertation over a traditional dissertation
Hi, I’m Cameron, a postgraduate studying MSc International Business. For my dissertation module, my group worked with an insurance company based in London instead of writing a solo research dissertation. Here’s why I chose that route, and what it was like. Why not a traditional dissertation? Honestly, I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to write…
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From Coding to Creativity: My MSc Journey at the University of York
Moving from Surat, Gujarat to the UK has been one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions I’ve ever made. My name is Dev Vyas, and I’m currently studying the MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies programme at the University of York. As a University of York international student, I came here with a clear vision –…
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My experience as a YorJourney student
As I navigate my fourth year as a student at the University of York, it is striking to look back and realise that my journey at York actually began as a Year 12 on the York Experience Summer School (YESS-O). This programme, which was run online due to COVID-19, served as my introduction to the…
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Commuting to York: making the most of life on and off campus
Hi, I’m Soph, a postgraduate taught student living about 30 miles outside of York. I decided to commute to uni because I live fairly locally anyway, and I save a lot of money by not living on campus. The best part is being able to do some uni work while I’m on my way home…
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Managing work alongside study
To achieve the flexibility that I need to keep up with my degree requirements, as well as being able to support myself, I have a number of different part-time jobs. These range from weekly commitments and seasonal work to ad-hoc work. Hi, I’m Sarah, and I’m in my second year of a part-time Masters in…