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Prepare for clearing: tips on getting into a Russell Group uni
Results day can bring about a number of scenarios so it’s best to prepare for clearing. The night before my results day, I watched lots of advice videos on YouTube and I’m so glad I did. By noting down the worst- and best-case grade scenarios, I could then search for alternative universities. My experience of…
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Tips for university life with a disability
Hi all! My name is Amy and I’m a third-year Archaeology and Heritage student. I’m diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) which causes me to deal with chronic fatigue and chronic pain on a daily basis. Over my past three years at York I’ve had to develop strategies to balance university life with a…
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Going through Clearing: why your past doesn’t define you
Sometimes, no matter how hard you study, you don’t score the grades you were hoping for. The grades you were predicted by the school board. The grades that were supposed to get you into the university of your dreams. But now, being a second-year student at the very university I was almost rejected from, I…
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Preparing for Clearing: Three Tips
Going through clearing can seem pretty daunting. Here are just a few tips to help you prepare if you think clearing might be an option for you! Plan in advance Whether you learnt it from the scouts, your old teachers’ revision tips, or Scar’s song in the Lion King, at one point in our lives…
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Top tips to prepare for clearing
Whether you’re unsure of the university or course, your grades surprise you or you’ve only recently started thinking about going to university, then clearing is a great option for you. Looking for a university place through clearing can be stressful but it doesn’t have to be! Here are my top tips to prepare for clearing…
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How to manage stress around clearing
It’s completely normal to feel apprehensive about your university applications. However, clearing shouldn’t have to be something that causes you significant stress and upset. While we all have our own preferred coping methods, here are some top tips for managing clearing-related stress, which you might find helpful! Remind yourself that you’re not alone According to…
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Three Tips for Clearing
Clearing is a good opportunity to find which university or course suits you best. I was fortunate that through clearing, I was able to study my favourite course at my dream university. Here are my three tips for clearing! 1. Research your options It’s important to find the right university for you. So, reading student…
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Life in the City of York
The City of York is renowned for its historic feel and tourist sights, from the Shambles Market to Clifford’s Tower, but also has an amazing student life! I hope to give you just a glimpse at what York has to offer on both sides of the coin, sharing my experiences from two years of living…
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My favourite places in York
One of my favourite things about York is that despite it being a smaller city, there’s always something to do! I spend most weekends in the city and never run out of things to see or do. So here are just a few of my favourite places in York: Food & Drink York has a…
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Accessing mental health support at York: my experience
Knowing you’re struggling is one thing; reaching out for support is often quite another. Looking back to when I started university in 2017, I wish I’d known how much support there was out there to help and how simple accessing mental health support can be. Having spent the past four years at York, I have…
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Motivation, Time Management and Mental Health Support
The lockdowns were definitely a difficult time for most people, changing their routines and typical activities completely. That is why taking care of one’s mental health became more important than ever. In this blog post, I want to share a few of my stories about getting through lockdown, as well as ways in which the…
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My experience of living in Mexico
Hi!! I’m Caitlin and I am a 4th year Spanish and French student at York! Last August I moved to Cholula, Mexico and studied at the Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) for five months. This experience was the best thing I have ever done, and I hope that this blog can inspire people to…