Student Voices

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  • My tales of a TFTI student – exploring the TV facilities

    Hi, I’m Vlad! I’m in my second year studying Film and Television Production at the University of York. What I love most about the course is just how creative and…

  • My Post Offer Visit Day Experience

    When I got home after my Post Offer Visit Day, I firmed the University of York. I hadn’t seen the University before, and I fell in love with it as…

  • Top tips for Post-Offer Visit Days: How to make the most of it!!

    Congratulations! You’ve received an offer from York. Post-Offer Visit Days are held for students who have been given an offer from the University. Often these days run from January time…

  • 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: colleges, city, course

    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…

  • Three things to look forward to as a natural scientist

    Variety (is the spice of life) If you’re considering applying for a natural sciences degree, then chances are you haven’t completely decided where your future lies. Not everyone has their…

  • Six things to look forward to about Maths at York

    There are many things to look forward to about maths at York – I would say there are x amount of things to look forward to where x is a…

  • So, what do maths students actually do? A week in the life of a Maths student.

    Academic life A typical week in the maths department involves lectures, seminars, problems classes and possibly a practical. This term I am taking 5 different modules, all of which are…

  • It’s a balancing act!

    It’s a balancing act!

    University life is wonderful but as you might have been able to tell from my last blog, I’m a busy bee! Due to this, everyday things can even feel like…

  • “Do I know what I want to do for the rest of my life!?”

    “Do I know what I want to do for the rest of my life!?”

    When I was at school, I always thought I would study English at university. A week or so before the deadline to apply, I decided to study Anthropology instead. A year…

  • Why I love Music at York

    Why I love Music at York

    This being my first blog post here, I’d better start basic… I love being at York. Corny as it might sound, I really have been so grateful for my time…

  • A few Environment FAQs…

    A few Environment FAQs…

    What is a typical week like? In my first year, I typically had between 10 and 15 contact hours, spread evenly across the week. These consisted of lectures, tutorials, field…