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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 your lives, and are feeling sort of lost. Specifically, I hope this reaches people who have…
Studying Sociology as a first year student
Hi, my name is Kate and I am currently a first year student at the University of York studying Sociology with Social Psychology. I am enjoying studying my degree so far and have written a short blog about my course,…
Studying Social and Political Sciences as a mature student
Hi! I’m Tugba. I am a final year mature student studying BA Social and Political Sciences. I am going to share my experiences as a mature student who has no educational background in the UK and I hope my journey…
Latest postgraduate posts
Transitioning to studying postgraduate Biology at York
PhD student Lubna answers some questions about what it was like moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study in the Department of Biology at York. What part of transitioning to postgraduate study was the hardest and how did you tackle this?…
My Experience Studying MSc Management at York
Hi there! I am Pranmayee, a postgraduate student studying MSc Management at the University of York. Since childhood, I always dreamt of pursuing higher education in one of the British universities. Back then it was just a fascination, but later…
Studying a Masters in Accounting and Financial Management
Hi there, I’m Yixin and I’ve just graduated with an MSc in Accounting and Financial Management. I wanted to spill the beans on my university journey covering the courses I studied, the awesome opportunities and the buzzing student societies. Studying…
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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 your lives, and are feeling sort…
Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. KATRINA (MSci Psychology) | James…
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 first time. I’m…
Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. KATRINA (MSci Psychology) | James…
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 it very…
My favourite student recipes
Hi! My name is Kayla and I’m a final year Economics student. My favourite thing about York are the many bars and restaurants it has to offer! I’ve created a…
Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. KATRINA (MSci Psychology) | James…
Freshers’ Week as a student who doesn’t drink
Hi! I’m Amelia (she/her) and I’m a first year French and German student, living in Halifax College. Before university, I was worried about Freshers’ Week. A lot of what you…
How not to lose your shirt: advice I wish I got for Freshers’ Week
Oh, Fresher’s Week, Freshers’ Week, wherefore art thou Freshers’ Week? As a former fresher, I can attest to the roller-coaster that is Freshers’ Week. But fear not, here’s the advice…
Accommodation
Top tips for making your room feel like home
Hello there! My name is Parker and I am a first year student in Langwith College. I was really excited to decorate my room before I started university. But I didn’t know what specific things I should bring. I love…
Personalising Your Room
The first – and most enduring – challenge a university student faces is the issue of room decoration. Whether you’re in campus accommodation or renting privately elsewhere, you’ll be spending a lot of time there. So it’s worth putting the…
Joining the York community: an interview with our students
What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. KATRINA (MSci Psychology) | James (BA International Relations) | KABEER (BSc Physics) So, looking back…
Choosing a university
UG and PG study in the School for Business and Society
At the start of this year, I was in my final year of undergrad study and looking for a Masters course that could help me focus on HR. I had been talking with my supervisor about the different options, but…
My favourite places on the Uni of York campus
Hi, I’m George. I’m a third year Business of the Creative Industries student. Here’s my video on my favourite places on campus, including the spots I like to study and socialise in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEHkg1vZtjQ
Top Uni Tips for First-Generation Students!
Hi! I’m Olivia 🙂 And I’m the first person in my family to come to University. Meet my family here! Not only am I the first one in my immediate family to go to university, but the first one in…
Studying at York
LIFE IN CHILE: A GUIDE FOR YOUR YEAR ABROAD
Hi! My name is Karina (she/her), I’m a Spanish and Linguistics (BA) student, and I’m currently completing my year abroad in Santiago, Chile. Having been in Santiago for more than eight months, it now feels like my home away from…
Studying the Megacities and Urbanisation module at York
To study at the University of York means to be submersed in culture, community and excellence. This ideal is integral into every decision made, to fully maximise student satisfaction. Modules, like Megacities and Urbanisation, reflect modern values, engender change and…
Grace Hodgson: Health and Wellbeing Coach
For World Mental Health Day Alumni Voices caught up with alumna Grace Hodgson, a Health and Wellbeing Coach for the GORSE Academies Trust. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like working in Mental Health, Grace gives us a flavour of her role, how…
Fred Alldridge & Abbie Wright: Enactus York
To coincide with National Volunteer Week Alumni Voices caught up with alumni, Fred Alldridge (President) and Abbie Wright (Vice President), from Enactus York about the social enterprise projects they have been running around York. Abbie: “Enactus York is a University Society focused on social enterprise.…
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 your lives, and are feeling sort of lost. Specifically, I hope this reaches people who have…
Lessons in living abroad: a placement student’s perspective
Hi! I’m Rosanna (she/her), and I’m now six months into my year in industry at a research institute in Belgium. I’m working in a lab that researches cellular changes in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. I have learned so much in…
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Bridging cultures: how my degree shaped my career and future
Hi, I’m Kexin from China, and I’m excited to share my York journey with you. Having graduated from the Department of Education in 2021, my time at York has been…
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Financial support at York
Getting financial support I have forgotten this donkey’s name. But I am reliably informed that he is a long-standing member of the team. This donkey saved my life. In all…
Transition from Basic to Scholar with Skill Development Support at the University of York
Imagine you are applying for a job that requires critical thinking, or you are working on your dissertation but are unsure about choosing the correct statistical method, or you simply…