When applying to the University of York, something that quickly stood out was the collegiate system in place here. York is unique in the sense that it is one of a handful of universities in the UK to …
Spending the Holidays With Your Family at York
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 spending the holidays away from …
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Nordic Society: a home away from home
There are plenty of international societies to join at York. The Nordic Society is just one of many societies that welcomes students who find the culture of specific countries or regions interesting, …
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Finding and Being ‘Me’ at York – Disabled, Working Class and Proud
As I write this, I have just finished my third and final year of my History degree at York. When reflecting on my time here, and how I’ve changed since my first day at university, one of the most …
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Why being part of the University of York is being part of one community, even through covid times
As a prospective - and even as a new (enrolled) student - you can feel doubt and fear when joining university, especially if you come from another city or country. One of the reasons I enjoy being a …
Vlog: Postgraduate community at York
In this video, MA student Emily talks about her experience of the postgraduate community at York and how she's made the most of her time here. Read more student stories about postgraduate life at …
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