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Tag: culture

  • York Lingo – A short guide to some parts of Uni of York student culture

    25 April 2023 by Navin
    3 minute read

    I don’t know about you, but coming from Goa, India, the student culture in York was quite confusing. When you first start university, you’re going to hear stuff like “Hey,…

  • Travelling abroad: the world outside your studies

    Travelling abroad: the world outside your studies

    25 February 2020 by Keely
    3 minute read

    Without a doubt one of the best things I’ve done in my time at York was travelling abroad on the 2018 International Study Centre (ISC) trip to Mexico with the…

  • Spotlight: Korean Cultural Society

    19 February 2020 by Hayley
    2 minute read

    When I first started uni I never thought I would join the committee for the University of York Korean Cultural Society (UYKCS). I couldn’t speak a word of Korean and…

  • 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…

  • 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…