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Tag: Choosing a University

  • Choosing a university: my advice

    Choosing a university: my advice

    Congratulations! You’ve made the amazing decision to choose to go to university and experience student life like never before. Here’s three reasons why the University of York was the right…

  • Choosing where to do your Postgraduate Studies

    Choosing where to do your Postgraduate Studies

    Happily settled into my postgraduate programme as I am now, I do recall the period of my applications as a distinctly overwhelming time. The problem may have seemed on the…

  • Is studying at a UK university for me?

    You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You‘re excited to see how your life…

  • Is studying at a UK university worth it? Reflecting on my experience

    In September 2018, I set foot in the UK for the first time to start my undergraduate studies at York. Flash forward and I am currently pursuing a taught Masters;…

  • Why I decided to study in the UK

    My name is Colombe, I am a molecular biologist. I come from Geneva, a city in Switzerland, about the size of Bath in the UK. Four years ago, I decided…

  • Choosing to study in the UK: The thrills and the trials

    Choosing to study in the UK, while already intimidating, becomes more intense when you have to decide where to study. Choosing a UK university for me was, however, a pretty…

  • Are UK universities worth it?

    Is choosing a UK university worth it? Two years ago, I asked myself this question repeatedly. Would I regret my decision? I can confidently say I don’t. Here’s what you…

  • How to make the most of an Open Day

    It’s not long now until you’ve got some big decisions to make about what happens next for you. You’ve finally decided to draw up a short-list of universities that you’d…

  • 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…

  • A guide to York’s Open Day

    Whether you are already set on a University or still unsure about where to go, attending an Open Day will offer a new perspective on life as a student. Visiting…

  • 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…

  • Choosing a University: The How To Guide

    Hi there! My name’s Sophie and I’m a final year Literature undergraduate here at York. Choosing a university can be an overwhelming experience, so I’ve written student-friendly guide to help…