Tag: biological sciences
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Growing Through Volunteering and Leadership at York
When I started studying Biomedical Science at the University of York, I knew I wanted to make the most of my university experience beyond academics. Throughout my time at York,…
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Support at York: my experience
As a student, it’s very normal to struggle at times, and for things to not go your way. At York there is a fantastic range of support available, some of…
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My experience studying Neuroscience at York
Hello! As a student in the very first cohort of the BSc Neuroscience course here at York, I was initially a little nervous and unsure what to expect. However, I…
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Studying Biomedical Sciences at York
In all honesty, I didn’t expect to attend the University of York’s Open day, let alone pick it as my first choice, when I began applications in Year 13. Coming…
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Why studying Biology at York was my best decision!
Studying biology at the University of York is one of the greatest decisions I have ever made, and doing so has greatly nurtured my passion and fascination in my loved…
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A Queer Students Guide to the Department of Biology
My name is Fran and I am a queer student studying Biomedical sciences. As a student ambassador for the Department of Biology I am often asked what life is like…
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New campus, new chapter: My start in Biology
My heart dropped when I realised I had finally gotten into my first‐choice university. I made it. Something that had lived only in my imagination was suddenly becoming real. When…
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Assemble: My Top 6 Placement Skills
Here are my “Core 6” placement skills and how my experiences have helped me develop as an individual and employee. When thinking about how to write about the skills I…
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Stepping outside the lecture hall – what a placement year can teach you
Just a little over a year ago, I could’ve never imagined myself working a corporate 9-5, much less enjoying it. However, when I took the initiative to expand my horizons…
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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 panning out the way I would have liked them…
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The Benefit of a Year In Industry Detour: Three Months at the Earlham Institute
At the start of second year, I hadn’t considered a year in industry. I felt like I was on a roll with uni so spending a year away seemed like…
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Applying for the Placement Year I Never Planned
From a student who sidelined the prospect of a placement year to an intern at one of the UK’s leading dairy companies – here’s how I secured the dream role…