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Tag: City

  • 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 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…

  • A day in the life of an Archaeology student

    20 January 2019 by Amy
    1 minute read

    Hi there! I’m Amy, I started a BA in Archaeology and Heritage in October and I’m loving it! The staff are so enthusiastic and happy to help, and my course-mates…

  • 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…

  • 5 reasons to choose York

    18 November 2018 by Sarah
    3 minute read

    It can feel overwhelming when it comes to weighing up the pros and cons of the many different universities you may be looking at applying to this year. So, let’s…

  • 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…

  • Hidden Gems in the City of York

    Hidden Gems in the City of York

    21 August 2018 by Tara
    4 minute read

    If there’s anything that stands out to me about York in comparison to other cities, it’s the abundance of independent, quirky places to shop, eat and drink. It’s very easy…

  • 5 things you didn’t know about York

    5 things you didn’t know about York

    24 April 2018 by Guest bloggers
    4 minute read

    University Radio York – the UK’s oldest legal independent radio station University Radio York (URY) is one of the oldest societies on campus, having first gone on air 1967, which also…

  • Explore York on a budget…10 fun places to visit!

    Explore York on a budget…10 fun places to visit!

    13 March 2017 by Renée
    5 minute read

    One of the advantages of attending the University of York is that you will be in the heart of one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cities. Believe it…

  • English Lit March 2016

    16 March 2016 by Lewis
    3 minute read

    Right so you know how great the English Department at York is by now; you’ve probably been on a visit day and all the statistics will have been tattooed onto…