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When you’re the first in your family to go to university, it can be a pretty daunting prospect. As a 'first-generation' student, I …
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Applying to study a Masters degree can be a stressful time. And it doesn’t help that there are always rumours flying about what …
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Hey! My name is Rowan and am a Masters student studying MSc Audio and Music Technology. As an undergraduate, I studied BA Music at …
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With so many great universities around, making the choice about where you want to study your degree is far from easy. Whilst it’s …
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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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by Helen
The close-knit environment In department, everyone knows everyone. You will have made friends before even arriving, thanks to …
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Hi! I’m Rebecca and I’m in my first year of studying History here at the University of York. I’ve had a great start to uni and …
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Starting any uni is a daunting prospect but York being a campus university definitely eases the transition. Being familiar with …
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