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Tag: city guide

  • How I made the most of university life under covid restrictions

    18 January 2021 by Grace
    3 minute read

    Autumn term of my second year at York (October 2020) was very different. We were out of complete lockdown and starting to navigate the tier system. Luckily, York was in…

  • 48 hours in York – your post-lockdown guide to the city

    15 January 2021 by Evie
    2 minute read

    Hello, I’m Evie, a third year Politics student here at York. I’m going to tell you all about how to spend 48 hours in York! York is a really compact…

  • Five hidden gems in York

    10 July 2020 by Charaspat
    3 minute read

    The city of York is one of the most culturally and historically vibrant cities in the UK that I have ever visited. The city’s cobbled streets are full of cultural…

  • Hidden Gems in York

    26 June 2020 by Louisa
    2 minute read

    Welcome to the city of York! What are your plans for the day? Visiting the York Minster, the City Walls and The Shambles is definitely a must; but check out…

  • City life – a student’s guide

    17 December 2019 by Dasha
    4 minute read

    Despite its perceived reputation as being a quiet city, York is actually full of life. It is a vibrant city that has lots to offer, particularly for students. With so…

  • The Student Guide to York

    The Student Guide to York

    7 February 2019 by Kirsten
    4 minute read

    So, you’re thinking of studying in York?! You’ve made a good choice – York’s been named the best place to live in Britain, and once you arrive it’s easy to…

  • My York Favourites

    My York Favourites

    7 February 2019 by Alexander
    3 minute read

    Moving to a new city can be daunting. What’s the city like? What is there to do in your spare time? Where do you start? To try and answer these…

  • A Student Guide to the City of York

    22 November 2018 by Lauren
    3 minute read

    Congratulations! You’re thinking about living in York, one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the country. The cobbled roads and winding streets often serve to create a cloud…

  • York: the Sober Student’s Guide

    York: the Sober Student’s Guide

    13 November 2018 by Lucy
    3 minute read

    So you’ve just arrived in York – congratulations, you are currently in one of the most beautiful (and ancient) cities of the North. With so much to see and do…

  • A Student Guide to the City of York

    12 November 2018 by Anika
    3 minute read

    York city centre is smaller in comparison to other cities, but in no way does that mean there is less to experience, see or do! One of the best things…