Tag: community
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Life in the Department of Sociology and the Centre for Women’s Studies
Hi! My name is Luna, and I am doing my Master’s in Women and Gender Studies. I moved to York, UK, from San Diego, California, because I needed a change,…
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My experience of colleges at York
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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College life at York
As a Fresher, I turned up on my first day at university not knowing what a college was, or what college life was about. Like many people, I assumed that…
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Natural Sciences at York: four things to look forward
There are so many things I love about Natural Sciences at York. It was really tricky to only pick four – even after restricting myself to course-related things. Broad range…
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How to settle into university if you’re struggling
Getting used to living in a whole new place where you don’t really know anyone is difficult at the best of times. However, due to a variety of circumstances, you…
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Why I Chose York
With so many great universities around, making the choice about where you want to study your degree is far from easy. Whilst it’s true that all universities hold their own…
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A home away from home: choosing York
Deciding which uni to pick can be a daunting decision, but it is also a very personal one. University is somewhere you will (hopefully!) be spending at least three years…