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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 …
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 …
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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 & …
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 …
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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. Mi …
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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 …
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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 …
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Music at York: My Top 3 Aspects of Department Life
The close-knit environment In department, everyone knows everyone. You will have made friends before even arriving, thanks to …
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Five Things to Look Forward to about Law at York
Academic Variety Lecturers uses lots of different teaching methods. Some days are mainly plenaries (our name for interactive …
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