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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My Experience as a First-Generation Student, Plus a Little Bit of Advice
Making the big decision to go to uni is scary enough as it is, but deciding to go when you don’t really know what to expect? Now …
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My Experience as a Disabled Student
Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled …
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How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start
Moving to university can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially with the added complications of a disability to consider. …
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Why I chose Natural Sciences at York
York was a top choice for me because of the variety that the Natural Sciences course offered. During my A-Levels, I was undecided …
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My time at York as an International Student
Hi! My name is Mikaela, and I'm going to talk to you about some of the experiences I had studying as an international student at …
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