Tag: Freshers Week
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Navigating Freshers’ Week as a neurodivergent student
Moving to university is a massive milestone. As September approaches, your social media is probably flooded with posts about Freshers’ Week (aka Welcome Week at York). It is often portrayed…
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Freshers’ Week fear: tips for those who prefer cafés over clubs
Every year, fresh-faced university students embark on what they expect to be the best week of their lives: Freshers’ Week. While this period—known as ‘Welcome Week’ here at York—is a…
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A neurodiverse Freshers’ Week
Freshers is an exciting world. Starting a new academic journey and the first stages of life as an adult. It can also be stressful, scary and challenging. Navigating change and…
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How I met my friends at York
If you’re anything like me, you may be worried about meeting new people within the university’s huge student community. I was surprised, however, at how many different groups of friends…
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What I Didn’t Expect from the Transition from College to University
Mind the gap Starting university felt like a huge step up from college. Everyone tells you it’s a big change, but there were still lots of things I didn’t fully…
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What to pack before Uni: 5 things you didn’t know you needed!
By Tom Hi, my name is Tom (he/him), and I am a first-year Sociology student at the University of York. I can tell you that packing for university can be…
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Living away from home for the first time
I just finished my first year of uni, so I thought it would be good to tell you about my experience living away from home for the first time. I’m…
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Freshers’ Week as a student who doesn’t drink
Hi! I’m Amelia (she/her) and I’m a first year French and German student, living in Halifax College. Before university, I was worried about Freshers’ Week. A lot of what you…
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How not to lose your shirt: advice I wish I got for Freshers’ Week
Oh, Fresher’s Week, Freshers’ Week, wherefore art thou Freshers’ Week? As a former fresher, I can attest to the roller-coaster that is Freshers’ Week. But fear not, here’s the advice…
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How to make the most of your first week at uni
The first few weeks of uni are both terrifying and exciting. It’s a new situation and, like everyone, I was slightly stressed. However, I had a great time and it…
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Homesickness – tips on adjusting to living independently at university
As a fresher who has just finished their first term at university, I thought I would try to share some words of wisdom when it comes to homesickness and adjusting…
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Fresher’s week as an autistic student
Hello, I’m Angharad, and I’m a first year undergraduate studying Biology. I’m also autistic! For me, this means I can find socialising difficult and draining, find change to environment and…