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  • What it’s like to study in the English Department

    11 June 2024 by Maia
    3 minute read

    Hello! My name is Maia, I’m an undergraduate student studying English and Politics, going into my third year. I have really enjoyed my time at York so far. I have found that there is a huge amount to get involved in, and the course content has been really varied and interesting. This blog post covers…

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  • Starting a PhD after a break from studying

    13 May 2024 by Charlie
    7 minute read

    PhD student Charlie answers some questions about studying a PhD at York. Hi, I’m Charlie and I’m a second year PhD student on the Adapting to the Challenges of a Changing Environment (ACCE) which is a Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) between York, Liverpool, Sheffield, UKCEH and the Natural History Museum. My project is looking at…

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  • My Clearing Experience

    8 May 2024 by Xavi
    3 minute read

    Hello and welcome to my blog about my experience with Clearing, and my top tips. Why I went through Clearing Let’s dust off the cobwebs and go back to my A-level year where my story begins. I applied to five different courses through UCAS. Of these I got an offer at one but ultimately I…

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  • Grace Hodgson: Health and Wellbeing Coach

    15 April 2024 by Catriona Nunn
    7 minute read

    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 her time at university helped shape her career and she’s got some wellbeing tips that…

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  • Dr Bethany Norman: Junior Doctor

    4 April 2024 by Catriona Nunn
    10 minute read

    To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hull York Medical School (HYMS), Alumni Voices caught up with recent graduate Dr Bethany Norman about her experience and thoughts on studying Medicine and starting her career as a Junior Doctor. Hull York Medical School (HYMS), which took its first intake of students in 2003, is the joint medical school of…

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  • Graduate success stories: where a degree from York took them

    20 March 2024 by Guest User
    6 minute read

    Last month we welcomed the class of 2023 to our alumni network and to celebrate this we caught up with five alumni to see where their degree from York took them. Neil Melville Class of 2002, Physics with PhilosophyRole: Parabolic Flight Coordinator and System Engineer at the European Space Agency “My Masters in Physics with Philosophy…

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  • Kate Butch: Drag Queen and Star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

    8 March 2024 by Maya Bewley
    10 minute read

    Alumni Voices spoke to York alum Marcus Crabb aka ‘Kate Butch’, comedian and star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Series Five, the hit TV show where drag queens compete to win the title of being the next drag superstar. How would you describe the history of drag and what it means to you? Drag has been…

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  • How I adapted to student life at York

    21 February 2024 by Zhihe
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Zhihe, and I am studying Social Media and Management at the University of York. As an international student, coming to study at the University of York was one of the wise choices I made, and I am sure that the University of York will not let you down, both in terms of learning…

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  • Creating a Sisterhood Community at the Centre for Women’s Studies

    20 February 2024 by Brenda
    4 minute read

    Hi there, My name is Brenda, but my friends call me Leona. I am an Afrofeminist and an anti-racist activist. My pronouns are She/Her, and I am pursuing a master’s in Women and Gender Studies at the University of York. What I love about the Centre of Women’s Studies is the sisterhood community among professors…

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  • Opportunities for language learning at York

    8 February 2024 by Cameron
    2 minute read

    Hi, I’m Cameron and I’m studying Spanish and Linguistics at the University of York. I’ve really liked my course so far and would strongly recommend it to anyone with an interest in language. I’ve especially enjoyed the variety in the modules I was able to choose during my second year and how I’ve been able…

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  • Environment and Geography: Field Trips and more

    1 February 2024 by Ellis
    3 minute read

    Hi everyone, I’m Ellis and currently in my third year of studying environmental science at the University of York. I was hoping to share my positive experiences over my time here with prospective students, so that you can get a better idea of what’s on offer to you. I’m going to cover the many different…

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  • My English placement year

    19 January 2024 by Sophie
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Sophie and I’m studying English and Politics at the University of York. Last year, I undertook a Year in Industry as part of my degree, and I’d like to share the amazing time I had with you. In my blog, I describe the adventures I had working for a year as a Media…

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