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by Ashleigh
My name is Ashleigh, and I am a first year undergraduate student studying Biomedical Sciences. I am originally from the UK and live in university-owned, on-campus accommodation. I am particularly …
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by Amelia
Hi, I’m Amelia! A first year French and German student and this article is about my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and the support I’ve had while at university. The Diagnosis I was diagnosed with …
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by Sofia
As anyone who has lived in or visited York knows, this beautiful city is OLD - Ancient Rome old! So, many features have been preserved for historical significance. This unfortunately means many parts …
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by Martha
Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled student like myself, it can be a whole extra level of …
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by Tara
Moving to university can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially with the added complications of a disability to consider. But don't worry, York has lots on offer to help you out - starting …
Continue Reading about How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start →
by Shannon
Finding a suitable placement for a Year in Industry/Placement Year can be daunting for any student. However, this may be even more true for students (such as myself) with a disability. In this blog, I …
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