Hi! I’m Amelia and I am currently in my second year of my Law degree. I had a great time during my Fresher's week in 2019, so hopefully, this blog will provide a useful insight as to what really goes …
Settling in to uni: ET phone home!
The first few months at uni are a strange time. Some people love it, others hate it. Regardless, everyone has to go through the struggles of settling in to a totally new life. Settling in takes time. …
Freshers’ Week as a Non-Drinking International Student
When I first boarded a plane to the UK, I was worried about Freshers' Week. I had heard a lot about university drinking culture, to the point where my parents even joked that they hadn't taught me how …
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Settling in and making friends (even in 2020)
Hi, my name is Jan, and I came to study in York in 2020. Even though it was a difficult year to become a university student and move away from home (even abroad in my case!), I’ve still managed to …
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Preparing to live on campus – what the university and college system has to offer
Moving away from home to live on campus can be really daunting but the university offers plenty of activities to make the transition as smooth and as easy as possible. These different events and …
What to consider when choosing accommodation
When choosing your accommodation, here are some things you might want to consider: Do you want to live close to where you’ll be studying? When I was choosing my accommodation, I knew I wanted …
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