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Tag: English

  • How to Ling and Lang for a week

    12 February 2022 by Emma
    3 minute read

    Hiya, My name is Emma and I am currently a second year student studying English Language and Linguistics. One thing I love about studying Linguistics is the range of topics…

  • A day in the life of an English Literature student

    26 November 2020 by Elizabeth
    3 minute read

    My day starts at what for most students is probably an ungodly hour. However, I’ve always been a morning person and I feel most productive first thing in the day.…

  • Why I chose English at York after attending a Post Offer Visit Day

    13 January 2020 by Annabel
    3 minute read

    It seems bizarre looking back, but when I was choosing my five universities, York was my fifth. I’d filled up my other four options and added York at the bottom…

  • A Day in The Life of an English Student

    A Day in The Life of an English Student

    15 January 2019 by Sam
    4 minute read

    Morning My morning usually starts between 6:30 and 7. Admittedly I’m naturally what my old head teacher referred to as ‘a frightening morning person’. I throw together some breakfast and…

  • Day in the life of an English Literature student

    Day in the life of an English Literature student

    28 March 2018 by Kate
    2 minute read

    9am Lecture I’m up early ready for my lectures. First, I have a lecture on High Medieval Literature. Then I have my fortnightly dissertation meeting followed by a CV tips…