University of York’s colleges are the jewels in its crown. From the courts of James, the leafy village-feel of Halifax, the …
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Welcome to Uni Life During a Pandemic
The prospect of enrolling into a postgraduate degree and resuming university life during a pandemic was something inconceivable …
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You’ve got your offer…so what does York have to offer you?
Last February, listening to a lecture in Hendrix Hall, I realised that two years prior I had sat in the exact same room at my …
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Studying in the Department of Biology, an International Student perspective!
Why I chose York I chose York because it was one of the top destinations for Biological Sciences in the UK. Besides that, the …
You’re HOW old? Being a mature learner
"I’m nervous about this essay." "Okay." "I’ve not written academically for years." "Good." "And I know the type of …
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Three things to look forward to about English at York
Thin Ice Press Thin Ice Press is, in my humble opinion, the absolute jewel in the English department’s crown… and this …
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Rumours About Masters Degrees (and why they’re not true)
Applying to study a Masters degree can be a stressful time. And it doesn’t help that there are always rumours flying about what …
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How volleyball helped me settle in to uni
Coming to university, one of the biggest challenges for me was always going to be making friends. At the same time, I was very …
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International student perspective on life at York
As an international student, it’s sometimes hard to shake off the sense of being an outsider, of not belonging to the community as …
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Music at York
Hello! I’m Megan and I’m a third year Undergraduate Music student here at York! Settling in The Department is small yet, vibrant …