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  • A Week in the Life of an Economics Student

    18 January 2020 by Dasha
    4 minute read

    Economics at the University of York is generally a relatively contact-hour heavy course. In second year I can have up to sixteen contact hours on campus a week! Balancing the…

  • 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…

  • Why I chose to study Law at York

    Why I chose to study Law at York

    13 December 2019 by Yuqi
    3 minute read

    Hi all, this is my first blog post, and I wanted to share with you all why I chose to study Law at York and begin my overseas study journey…

  • Why I chose York (from the perspective of an international English Literature student)

    10 December 2019 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    Hi there! I’m Mi Chelle, a second year student from Malaysia studying English and Related Literature. Applying to university can be a stressful process. Even after you’ve received offers from…

  • Why I Chose York

    9 December 2019 by Zoe
    2 minute read

    The College System Before starting at uni I was worried about living away from home in university halls and having to live more independently. The college system really helped me…

  • Why I Chose York

    5 December 2019 by Eve
    4 minute read

    York is such a wonderful place to be. I love both the city and the university campus for so many reasons. Both have such a warmth about them, and so…

  • Why I chose York: colleges, city, course

    18 November 2019 by Morgan
    2 minute read

    The college system I really liked the idea of York’s collegiate system. Having your first-year halls being more than just a place to live, but also giving you a further…

  • The Festive Season In York

    The Festive Season In York

    5 December 2018 by Amy
    2 minute read

    York is known as one of the most festive cities in the country and walking around, it’s easy to see why. From the bustling Christmas markets to the thousands of…

  • 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…

  • Living and learning in York as a Postgraduate Research Student

    Living and learning in York as a Postgraduate Research Student

    10 April 2018 by Alice
    2 minute read

    In March 2018 York was named the UK’s best place to live by The Sunday Times and, having lived here myself for a little under two years now, I can’t…