Student Voices

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Tag: City

  • Joining the York community: an interview with our students

    What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. So, looking back to the…

  • Shopping ethically in York

    Hi, I’m Anjali and I’m a final year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student from Manchester! Read my blog to find out the best places to shop ethically in York.

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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Why I love York and studying Biomed here

    Favourite thing about studying in the Department of Biology?   I could spend hours listing the many, many reasons I love studying in the Biology Department: the great facilities, the fantastic…

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

    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

    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

    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…

  • Why I chose to study Law at York

    Why I chose to study Law at York

    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)

    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

    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…