Tag: freshers
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Accessing Student Support: How I Got Through the ‘First-Year Wobble’ at York
Winter days on campus can be beautiful, but the change in routine can be tough. Photo by Zeyu Jiang on Unsplash. By November, the adrenaline of Freshers’ Week has usually…
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Studying sociology at York! Freshers tips, student life and extracurricular opportunities
Hi! I’m Ruby and I’m in my second year studying Sociology with Social Psychology at the University of York. I’ll be talking about why I accepted my offer from York,…
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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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My Experience as a First-Generation Student, Plus a Little Bit of Advice
Making the big decision to go to uni is scary enough as it is, but deciding to go when you don’t really know what to expect? Now that’s scary. Of…
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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…
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My experience at Halifax College Freshers’ week
Zuzanna, first year Biomedical Sciences student, tells us about her exciting experience of Freshers’ week in Halifax College.
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Freshers’ Week – what to expect
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…
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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…
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How to make the most of university!
Leaving home for most people means moving away from family and friends. There are many doubts that go through prospective students’ minds no matter what age, area or financial background…
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Fetish Society vs Comedy Society – or maybe just stick to dance?
When you start uni, there are a lot of changes; especially as an international student. New responsibilities, new people, new environment and new opportunities, including every society you can think…
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Freshers’ Week Vlog
Hi, I’m Faye and I’m in my first year at York doing Biomed. I wanted to vlog my Freshers’ Week not only to keep the memories but to show others…
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Freshers’ Week: an international student’s perspective
Some of our students explain what Freshers’ Week is really like at university in the UK, from the perspective of an international student. Mi Chelle, 1st Year English student, Malaysia…