First Year: Round One First year was a whirlwind of lectures, labs, and assignments intertwined with sports, socials, and …
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Settling into university
Starting out I am a student who is currently in 2nd year and personally, settling into university has been an interesting …
How to settle into university if you’re struggling
Getting used to living in a whole new place where you don’t really know anyone is difficult at the best of times. However, due to …
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Study Abroad – Settling in
My first six-week term at Rhodes University, South Africa, started with “Suicide Sunday” and ended with “Hell week”. These are …
How to feel prepared for academic life at York
Settling into a UK university is very exciting. You are starting a new life in a different country, making new friends and getting …
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Reflections On My Industrial Placement Journey
Hello! Back in late April 2024, I decided to undertake an integrated Master’s program, due to my placement applications not quite …
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How I Looked After My Wellbeing at York
When I first arrived at York as an international student, I felt a bit lost. I was excited, but also worried about how I’d adapt …
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What to pack before Uni: 5 things you didn’t know you needed!
By Tom Hi, my name is Tom (he/him), and I am a first-year Sociology student at the University of York. I can tell you that …
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Why York Was the Right Place to Begin Again: A Mature Student’s Story
A Mature Student’s Take on Community, Coffee, and Starting Over Coming to university a little later in life can feel a bit like …
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Reflecting on my year abroad
Hi, I’m Fletcher. I recently finished my year abroad having spent the last ten months studying third year molecular cell biology …