Tag: careers
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My experience studying a Physics degree at York
Hello! My name is Lauren and I’m currently in my second year of my undergraduate degree in Physics (MPhys). I know how daunting it can be to start university. So…
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Getting work experience without having previous experience
Hey hey hey. Before joining Uni, I had never had any work experience. I had spent almost all my teenage years just studying, so securing part-time work and internships seemed…
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What can you do with a degree in Languages?
Hi, I’m Amelia, and I’m a 1st-Year French and German student. I’m enjoying my course so far, and I’m looking forward to exploring the more specialised modules next year! In…
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My YUSU internship experience
Hiya! I’m Martha, I study History at the University of York. In the summer of my second year, I completed an internship at University of York Students’ Union (YUSU). My…
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How I found the ‘right’ placement for me – hopefully, you can too!
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics (I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested). I am almost 3 months into my…
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What’s it like being an International Student Ambassador?
International Student Ambassadors are responsible for helping at events and representing the university from an international student’s perspective. I’m currently a postgraduate student, but I’ve been an International Student Ambassador…
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International student ambassador: The perfect Job!
Hi, I’m Luise from Germany! I signed up to be an international student ambassador in my first year at the University of York. I have since answered students’ queries online…
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Important Skills I’ve Learnt During my MSc
I am already halfway through my MSc in Engineering Management. This one-year-long program has helped me to understand my abilities, including attitude, time management and planning in the context of…
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How studying for an MA can help your career
There is a common stereotype of the ‘panic masters’; a postgraduate degree undertaken after graduating because you don’t know what you want to do next. For Arts and Humanities students,…
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Thinking about a career in academia?
As a final year PhD student, I am now having to seriously think about my options for the future. Ideally, I would love to be able to continue working in…