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Why York?
The two main reasons I chose the University of York are the academic reputation and the college system. As a member of the Russell Group, the University has a great reputation for academia and I thought it was a place where I could push myself academically. However, the reason I chose York over other Russell…
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Why being part of the University of York is being part of one community, even through covid times
As a prospective – and even as a new (enrolled) student – you can feel doubt and fear when joining university, especially if you come from another city or country. One of the reasons I enjoy being a postgraduate student at the University of York so much is the feeling of being part of one…
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Top tips for writing your scholarship application
Scholarships are a great opportunity for anyone looking to study at University. At York, lots of scholarships are awarded every year. So, we thought we’d ask some of our international scholarship recipients for their top tips on writing a scholarship application. Isabel (Mexico) Take your time You will need several drafts of your scholarship application…
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What to consider when choosing accommodation
When choosing your accommodation, here are some things you might want to consider: Do you want to live close to where you’ll be studying? When I was choosing my accommodation, I knew I wanted to be near the law building so I could sleep in knowing I lived only a 5-minute walk away. Therefore, I…
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Things to look forward to about Engineering at York
Getting ready for university can be stressful. Today, I’m hoping to take your mind off this by telling you about all the exciting things to expect when studying Engineering at York! Let’s begin… Facilities Expect high-standard facilities! We have many dedicated labs and computer rooms. There are plentiful study facilities with different setups to suit…
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Why I chose to study at the University of York
Hi, I’m Ellen and I am a first year English Language and Linguistics student in Alcuin College. University has always been something that I have wanted to do, I’ve always loved the idea of moving to a new place and meeting lots of new people whilst studying a subject that I absolutely adore. Funnily enough,…
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How I made the most of university life under covid restrictions
Autumn term of my second year at York (October 2020) was very different. We were out of complete lockdown and starting to navigate the tier system. Luckily, York was in tier two and we found plenty to do, from restaurants to mini-golf to coffee shops. Although York is smaller than other nearby University cities like…
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Things to look forward to at the University of York!
Hello! My name is Jen and I’m a first year Theatre student. You may have read my postcard, if that’s the case, hello again! Coming to university is a scary thing. I won’t lie, it’s very different to college or sixth form but there are so many things you can look forward to; whether it’s…
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How studying for an MA can help your career
There is a common stereotype of the ‘panic masters’; a postgraduate degree undertaken after graduating because you don’t know what you want to do next. For Arts and Humanities students, it is sometimes seen as a last resort to avoid the world of employment for a year. Or as an option only for prospective PhD…
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Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability
Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best one for you. I decided to take the two-year part-time option for my MSc so I could manage my workload without damaging my health. It’s…