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Latest undergraduate posts
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Looking back on my year in industry at the Earlham Institute
Last September I started my year in industry at the Earlham Institute on the Norwich Research park and, somehow, September has almost come around again already. With my time here…
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My Practical Ecology Field Course Experience on the Isle of Cumbrae
Hello! In June, I went on the Practical Ecology field course on the Isle of Cumbrae, which runs at the end of the module. If you’re wondering what we get…
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The Ultimate Flexible Side Hustle: Life as a Uni of York Student Ambassador
Hi everyone! I’m Paddy, a second-year marketing student and for the past two years I’ve had the privilege of working as a student ambassador for the School for Business and…
Latest postgraduate posts
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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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Going Medieval in York
Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…
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Finding Myself in the Medieval City
Hiya! My name is Amanda, and I’m currently earning my MA in Medieval Studies. My academic interests are very interdisciplinary; I sit at the intersection of literary, manuscript, medieval, and…
International students
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International student: Clearing survival kit
Hi, I’m Miriam, a final year international student, studying Accounting, Business, Finance and Management. Clearing is simpler than it looks, but still stressful in the moment. You are making fast…
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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…
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Making friends as a PhD student at York
Starting a PhD can be an intimidating journey. One of the things I heard most before coming to York was that it can be lonely. After all, you have to…
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