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  • A day in the life of a History student

    15 January 2019 by Rebecca
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Rebecca and I’m in my first year of studying History here at the University of York. I’ve had a great start to uni and I’ve been able to…

  • A Week in the Life of a Sociology Student

    9 January 2019 by Rosie
    3 minute read

    Sociology at York is a super fun and varied degree. The subject matter is vast, one week you could be in a lecture about memes and the next a lecture…

  • One Last Celebration: Graduation Dinner and Summer Ball 2018

    One Last Celebration: Graduation Dinner and Summer Ball 2018

    4 July 2018 by Sarah
    2 minute read

    The big day had finally arrived: the Summer Ball. Getting ready My housemate Rosie and I woke up early to head to Bang hair salon on Bishopthorpe Road for a…

  • What a week of Law at York looks like

    1 March 2018
    3 minute read

    Academic life The law course is designed around problem-based learning (PBL), whereby students are divided into groups, or ‘law firms’, at the start of first term. Throughout the term, you…

  • The Week of a Sociology Student

    The Week of a Sociology Student

    14 February 2018
    4 minute read

    Hi Guys! I’m Lauren and I am a 2nd Year student studying sociology at York. So far my university experience has been so fun, educating and very versatile. With topics…

  • Top 10 bars in York

    20 January 2018 by Kate
    1 minute read

    York never falls short on offering some of the most stylish, fun and bustling bars. Ideal for a starter to a night out or a full evening, many bars have…

  • Explore York on a budget…10 fun places to visit!

    Explore York on a budget…10 fun places to visit!

    13 March 2017 by Renée
    5 minute read

    One of the advantages of attending the University of York is that you will be in the heart of one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cities. Believe it…

  • Living in Halls: Day 1

    Living in Halls: Day 1

    3 March 2017 by Oli
    2 minute read

    Ahh, university halls, that place where you’ll spend a significant part of your first year; where you’ll make your first friends and where you’ll make some of your favourite memories.…

  • It’s the small things

    2 March 2017 by Sophie-Jayne
    2 minute read

    Hey everyone!! To start this post I’ll tell you about a revelation. Some may call it an epiphany, while some may not. I AM HALFWAY THROUGH MY DEGREE!!! That, my…

  • 5 tips on how to pick the best accommodation for you

    5 tips on how to pick the best accommodation for you

    1 March 2017 by Valentina
    3 minute read

    Choosing your accommodation for first year can be quite stressful. Like me, you may not have a great memory and struggle to remember which accommodation you visited on the Open…

  • A short guide of how to survive your first month at the University of York

    A short guide of how to survive your first month at the University of York

    15 November 2016 by Roberta
    4 minute read

    Hello everyone and welcome to my first blog post! My name is Roberta and I am a second year Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance student at the University of York.…

  • Looking back and looking forward- a reflection on York

    Looking back and looking forward- a reflection on York

    1 July 2016 by Katie Mapp
    4 minute read

    When you’re told that your time at University will speed by, it can often be hard to imagine. After all, the average time spent doing a degree,  three or four…