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Week in the life of a TFTI department student
Well yes, I study Film and Television production. To some this might suggest that I get to spend all of my time on Netflix and living my best life. While in some cases this is true, there is a lot more that takes place on Campus East, where I find myself most of the time.…
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Living Affordably and Sustainably – 4 Ways to Manage your Money at York
Usefully enough, a lot of these tips to save money also happen to be tips for living more sustainably! We’re killing two birds with one stone in this blog post. Living independently can be expensive. It’s not just the price of rent, but little extras we never think about at home. Like who buys the…
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What University is really like…
So many adjectives come into my head when asked this question: scary, busy, freeing, exciting, stressful…. I am a third year and I’ve experienced so much: I went through the anxiousness of Freshers’ week, not knowing anyone and feeling like everyone knew one another. The amount of work you will get is something you may…
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Preparing for uni: student top tips
Starting university is an exciting adventure but it can also be quite daunting. So we’ve asked some of our current students to share their advice and top tips for preparing for uni.
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On placement with Physics at York
Hi, I’m Finn, a Natural Sciences student. I’m currently doing a placement as a Medical Microwave Imaging Research Technician & Project Coordinator in Physics here at York. Why did you decide to do a placement? I decided to undertake a placement year for two key reasons. The first was to gain the technical skills associated…
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My Archaeology excavation experience
Hey guys! I’m Amy, a 1st Year Archaeology and Heritage student, and I’ve just finished a four-week excavation of a Roman town in Malton! If you didn’t know, when you take any kind of Archaeology degree here at York you get four weeks of excavation experience that is paid for by the university (four days…
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What to expect when you arrive in the UK (and York)
Our international students explain what to expect when you arrive in the UK (and York) to start your university journey.
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Returning to studying: financing a Masters
I decided I was going to undertake a Masters course fulltime which meant leaving a job I really loved and a reliant income that I’d become attached to. Although I’d only been working for three years, returning to studying felt like a big change. I was nervous about how I would cope financially. I’m now…
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Reasons to be Cheerful: Environment and Geography
Trips To be honest, at the start of this course the idea of frequent field trips was daunting to me. I hadn’t done a geography GCSE or A-level, so I had little experience of trekking up hills in the pouring rain. I didn’t believe I had the desire (or the stamina) to do so. But…
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Music at York: My Top 3 Aspects of Department Life
Hey! I’m Helen and I’m in my second year of studying Music at York, and I am a first study pianist, second study violist. I chose York for the freedom it gives you to take your studies in directions you’re most passionate about, and I haven’t been disappointed. I’m learning new things, hearing new music,…