Three of my flatmates and I started looking for a house together over Christmas break in first year. We all got on well, had similar standards of cleanliness, and were on the same page about going out …
Living off-campus as a second, third or fourth year
Living off-campus as a second or third year (or in my case, in my fourth/masters year!) is a great experience, and there are plenty of options to cater for all types of students. You could rent a …
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Open Days: Why should you go?
I remember thinking I knew why university open days were important. I thought I was going for the ‘gut feeling’ I would experience that would indicate that university was right for me. People told me …
My experience attending a York Open Day
I think if possible, all prospective students should come to an open day. They give you an experience of what your life at university could potentially be like. You can check out the campus, meet …
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Top tips for living in shared accommodation
The idea of living in shared accommodation can be a little daunting. As a very shy person, the prospect of living with eleven other people in first year was certainly scary. However, it doesn't take …
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Your social life in Vanbrugh
A home from home As part of my weekly social life in Vanbrugh College, I love to spend a bit of time in the place that is dubbed Vanbrugh's home. The Warren is a short walk from all the …