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  • Day in the life of an English Literature student

    9am Lecture I’m up early ready for my lectures. First, I have a lecture on High Medieval Literature. Then I have my fortnightly dissertation meeting followed by a CV tips lecture. 12pm Lunch at a campus bar I meet my coursemates for lunch. Today, we go to Courtyard for a burger and chat about our…

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  • A day in the life of a Third Year Maths student

    Hi, I’m Will a third-year student in my final year of studying for a degree in Maths. So far, this term has been a busy one for me. On average we have 15 contact hours a week, and these include a mix of lectures, seminars, practical sessions and computing labs. The diversity in the style…

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  • A typical day for a third year Electronic Engineer at York!

    In this post, I’m going to take you through what a typical day for an Electronic Engineering student might look like at York. Due to being in my third year I don’t have as many contract hours as I did in my first two years. But that doesn’t mean I have less work or fun…

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  • A Day in the Life of an Economics Student

    Hi! My name is Rosita and I am a second-year Economics student. Today I’ll bring you along with me on what is a typical day at university. 7.30 am This morning, I have a 9am seminar on Macroeconomics, which means that I need to wake up early in order to eat breakfast and not rush…

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  • Living in Halls: Day 1

    Ahh, university halls, that place where you’ll spend a significant part of your first year; where you’ll make your first friends and where you’ll make some of your favourite memories. “But what is it actually like?” you may ask. Well, sit back, relax, and get ready to know everything you need to know about your…

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  • How to make the most of your visit day at the University of York.

    Going to a general open day or a post offer visit day at the York Language and Linguistic department is the best way to see what this university has to offer; as it gives you a chance to get a feel for the course, the city and general life in the step up to higher…

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  • A day in the life of an Education student

    University life can be challenging, but at the University of York, there is plenty of support on hand, and the hard work is worthwhile! I usually wake up at eight o’clock, before having a shower, getting dressed and wishing the world good morning. I like to start the day with a big bowl of porridge, which usually…

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  • Follow me around campus: A day in the life of an Economics student!

    Hi there, thanks for stopping by! If you’re a prospective student in desperate need of a true insight into what Economics at York is like, you have landed on the right page. Today, I’ll be taking you with me across campus on an average weekday. A little about myself before I jump into the juicy…

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  • What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York

    When I’m working open days as an ambassador for the School for Business and Society in the Church Lane Building, the one thing that’s always asked is…

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  • What History of Art at York has to offer!

    Hi there! I’m Aneeska, a second year History of Art undergrad. I chose York because of the welcoming nature of the department on the open day. I have really enjoyed my time in York so far, and the support and great opportunities on offer from the department has really made my experience!

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  • The Ultimate Flexible Side Hustle: Life as a Uni of York Student Ambassador

    Hi everyone! I’m Paddy, a second-year marketing student and for the past two years I’ve had the privilege of working as a student ambassador for the School for Business and Society, which has been a cool side hustle alongside my studies.  If you’ve ever been to a Uni of York Open Day, you’ve probably seen…

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  • Studying Biomedical Sciences at York 

    In all honesty, I didn’t expect to attend the University of York’s Open day, let alone pick it as my first choice, when I began applications in Year 13.  Coming from a town very much in the South, I hadn’t heard much about the University of York, and fully anticipated that I would end up…

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