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What I wish I knew before applying for a Masters degree
When I was thinking about applying for a Masters, I honestly had no idea how to even go about starting an application. It can be …
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My YUSU internship experience
Hiya! I'm Martha, I study History at the University of York. In the summer of my second year, I completed an internship at …
How to be more sustainable as a student
I know that being a student can be hard enough without the idea of trying to factor in ‘being sustainable’. But what if I told you …
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A PhD in a quarter life crisis
It was a dark and stormy night in Norfolk. Five third year PhD students from universities across the UK sat exchanging the highs, …
My favourite wheelchair accessible places in York!
As anyone who has lived in or visited York knows, this beautiful city is OLD - Ancient Rome old! So, many features have been …
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My Experience as a Disabled Student
Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled …
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How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start
Moving to university can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially with the added complications of a disability to consider. …
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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 …
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A guide to surviving the cost-of-living crisis as a student from a low-income household
Hello! My name is Chloe, and I’m a second year Biomedical Science student. If you're reading this, you might be worried about …