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  • What does the City of York have to offer?

    11 May 2021 by Tim
    3 minute read

    Choosing which university to join involves more than researching the university itself. As you’ll likely be living in that city for 3 or more years, a crucial part of deciding…

  • Hidden gems of York

    21 April 2021 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    One of my favourite things about being at university is getting to live in York. It might not be the biggest city but there’s always something going on and plenty…

  • Why I chose York

    20 April 2021 by Katherine
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Katherine, a 2nd-Year Psychology student, and I’m part of Vanbrugh College. I am from Newcastle so, although not a massive distance from York by train, moving away from…

  • Why York?

    20 April 2021 by George
    3 minute read

    The two main reasons I chose the University of York are the academic reputation and the college system. As a member of the Russell Group, the University has a great…

  • Three things to look forward to about Natural Sciences at York

    7 February 2021 by Sifa
    2 minute read

    Hello! I’m Sifa, a 3rd-Year Natural Sciences student (Physics Specialisation). With the summer term approaching and thus module selections not too far away, I’m starting to think about the year…

  • 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…

  • Berlin to York – what moving from a big to a small city was like for me

    15 January 2021 by Luise
    4 minute read

    Moving cities is not always easy and I would be lying if I said that it was easy for me. As an international student, I did not only move from…

  • 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…

  • York’s hidden gems: from indie bookshops to cinnamon-coated doughnuts

    16 June 2020 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    The city of York is vibrant and bursting with culture and heritage. Ever since arriving in York, I’ve found many lovely places, from quaint bookshops to cute hidden cafes. These…

  • Why I Chose York – My experience through Clearing

    27 May 2020 by Kirsten
    3 minute read

    Waking up on A level results day to the update on UCAS that I was in Clearing wasn’t the ideal situation I had been hoping for, to say the least.…

  • 3 (+1) Things to look forward to about Economics at York

    4 March 2020 by Dasha
    5 minute read

    Deciding which university is for you can be a tricky and daunting task, whatever course you decide to pursue. Even though it’s been almost two years since I made my…