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  • Accommodation and the College System at York

    14 December 2021 by Harrison
    3 minute read

    Your accommodation at York is a big part of your Freshers’ experience as it’s where you’ll be living for your first year as an undergraduate. Therefore, it is crucial that…

  • Top tips for living in shared accommodation

    12 December 2021 by Becky
    3 minute read

    Student Becky shares some helpful tips on how you can make the most of living in shared accommodation and keep the peace with your new housemates.

  • Your social life in Vanbrugh

    8 December 2021 by Emma
    3 minute read

    A home from home  As part of my weekly social life in Vanbrugh College, I love to spend a bit of  time in the place that is dubbed Vanbrugh’s home.…

  • Finding Friends in Your Accommodation

    6 December 2021 by Orla
    4 minute read

    Moving into University accommodation is incredibly exciting. You have your own space to personalise and a new college to explore. Plus, you get to experience living independently. However, it can…

  • Langwith College – My New Home

    6 December 2021 by Luise
    4 minute read

    When I first arrived in Langwith College, I felt like I made the right choice. Now, I know that I definitely have. Langwith College, located on Campus East, is one…

  • The ’12’ Days of Christmas

    5 December 2021 by Ella
    4 minute read

    Starting at University When I started at the University of York, I didn’t realise quite how much of an impact it was going to have. I went into it with…

  • Spending the Holidays With Your Family at York

    5 December 2021 by Quinn
    3 minute read

    It wasn’t until a month ago that I finally decided I would be staying at university over the winter break. I’m an international student at York, and the prospect of…

  • My experience at Halifax College Freshers’ week

    3 December 2021 by Zuzanna
    3 minute read

    Zuzanna, first year Biomedical Sciences student, tells us about her exciting experience of Freshers’ week in Halifax College.

  • From your contextual offer to York (tips for next year)

    1 December 2021 by Elizabeth
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Elizabeth and I am currently in my third year studying English and Related Literature. I am also currently the Muse (magazine) Editor for Nouse which is the oldest…

  • Getting Involved With Your College During First Year

    16 September 2021 by Helen
    3 minute read

    Hey York student – you’ve made it! You’ve done your uni shop, packed your stuff, travelled many miles, hopefully met your flatmates, and now you’re here. The next step is…

  • Settling in and making friends (even in 2020)

    15 June 2021 by Jan
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Jan, and I came to study in York in 2020. Even though it was a difficult year to become a university student and move away from…

  • Moving from London to York 📍

    15 June 2021 by Ciya
    3 minute read

    Moving from London, an area of so much diversity and multiculturalism, to York felt very different to what I’ve ever known. I needn’t have worried though, it was so easy…