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Tag: extra-curricular

  • The lowdown on PPE extracurriculars at York

    18 January 2023 by Izzy
    3 minute read

    So, you’ve decided to study PPE at the University of York? Excellent choice! But what about everything that happens outside of the classroom? I’m going to give you the rundown…

  • My experiences as a PPE student – studying and socialising!

    12 January 2023 by Michael
    3 minute read

    Hey, my name is Michael, and I’m a 3rd-Year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student in Vanbrugh College. Studying PPE has allowed me to develop skills in multiple areas, make…

  • Spotlight: Coffee Society

    11 February 2020 by Stefan
    3 minute read

    Ever since I renounced coffee chains for their arguably exorbitant prices, I’ve been looking for ways to enjoy good coffee at a reasonable cost. This has led me down a…

  • My top 5 extracurricular experiences as a mature student!

    My top 5 extracurricular experiences as a mature student!

    23 January 2017 by Renée
    4 minute read

    In my first blog, I mentioned that it is possible for mature students to “join in” and actively participate in university life. Despite balancing my studies, family commitments and other…

  • A week in the life of an English Lit student

    19 February 2016 by Lewis
    5 minute read

    Goodness doesn’t time fly – it feels like only yesterday you were all avidly reading my last blog entry, and here I am serving up another one.  But the high…