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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A journey through imposter syndrome on placement
If you've read my previous blog (highly recommended - Feeling lost when thinking of your future? Consider a placement!), you might …
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Four things to look forward to about studying Women’s Studies here at York!
Hi! My name is Zoe and I studied an MA in Women’s Studies at the Centre for Women’s Studies (CWS) in the 2023/24 year. I had a …
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How to chill out a bit as a young carer at uni – things will get better!
My main aim with this piece is to comfort Freshers joining York in September. If you've left your family for the first time in …
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My English placement year
Why go on placement? Going from living as a student to entering the corporate world is a culture shock, but one that I embraced …
Living away from home for the first time
I just finished my first year of uni, so I thought it would be good to tell you about my experience living away from home for the …
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My top tips for healthy eating as a student
Coming to uni is a big – and slightly stressful – step. One of the worries I had was having to cook every day, even though I enjoy …
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Making Friends as a Commuting Student
Hi, I’m Bethan, a third-year Sociology student. Despite the pressure to take the conventional route and move away for …
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