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  • Studying ‘the York Way’: My journey from Mumbai to York

    Studying ‘the York Way’: My journey from Mumbai to York

    17 February 2026 by Rajas
    3 minute read

    Dear prospective Business and Management students, I’m Rajas, a second-year Business and Management student originally from Mumbai, now calling York home. What I love most about the University of York…

  • A cycle friendly city and campus

    22 January 2026 by Sally
    3 minute read

    Since campus is only a short way away from the city centre, cycling is the perfect way to get around and York is definitely one of the most cycle friendly…

  • Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life

    Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life

    22 January 2026 by Valerie
    4 minute read

    By a Second-Year Business and Management Student When I began searching for universities, I sought more than just a degree. As a prospective Business and Management student, I sought the…

  • Debunking Myths About York

    9 January 2026 by Ben
    4 minute read

    A student perspective on the most common misconceptions about the University of York. Myth: University of York is posh Despite the stereotypical aesthetic of overcoats and scarves, the people in…

  • Cultural societies at the University of York

    7 January 2026 by Kelly
    3 minute read

    There is a good saying, ‘You get out of societies what you put into them.’ Being involved in student societies is one of the best ways to experience new things,…

  • Why I’m Happy I Chose York for Computer Science

    14 August 2023 by Freddie
    4 minute read

    Hi, My name is Freddie. I have just completed my first year of computer science and I have enjoyed it greatly. This year has given me the opportunity to greatly…

  • Where to get lunch on campus

    18 April 2023 by Navin
    2 minute read

    There are many places to grab lunch on campus, but which is the best? Which one would I eat at for the rest of my life? Here’s the Navin list of the “Top…

  • Taking the leap to start your own society at UoY – Travel Soc

    12 January 2023 by Lexie
    4 minute read

    I started at York back in 2020 and like many students, I was incredibly excited to join some of the many student societies on offer. I was looking forward to…

  • 5 reasons why the Church Lane building is a mindfulness hub

    9 January 2022 by Ana-Maria
    3 minute read

    Hello! I’m Ana and I study Social Policy, Crime, and Criminal Justice at the University of York. The waiting period before coming to university could be both a time of…

  • Studying Management at York

    5 January 2022 by Nina
    3 minute read

    Marketing student Nina tells us what she loves about studying Management at the University of York and what you can look forward to.

  • Moving from London to York 📍

    15 June 2021 by Ciya
    3 minute read

    Moving from London, an area of so much diversity and multiculturalism, to York felt very different to what I’ve ever known. I needn’t have worried though, it was so easy…

  • Why being part of the University of York is being part of one community, even through covid times

    20 April 2021 by Daniela
    3 minute read

    As a prospective – and even as a new (enrolled) student – you can feel doubt and fear when joining university, especially if you come from another city or country.…