Hi, I’m Rachel, an international student from China. I study BA in Social Policy, and am in my final year now. I really enjoy learning social policy, and will further explore it in my postgraduate …
Adjusting to studies in English
I had never lived in the UK or studied in English before starting my Biomedical Sciences degree at York. Although I have been learning English for 8 years, during my very first days here I realised it …
Is life easy in York if you’re part of a minority group? My experience as a queer Italian student
My name is Cate, I'm an International student enrolled in the Masters programme called GEMMA - Women's and Gender Studies at the Centre for Women Studies here in York. I came all the way from …
Spending the holidays away from your loved ones
Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, being away from your loved ones during the month of giving and joy can be incredibly difficult. You almost feel endlessly envious seeing your peers spend time …
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International student support at York: My experience
Hi everyone! I'm Beliz, a Masters student in Psychology in Education from Turkey. As an international student, the days building up to moving day can be quite unnerving. I'm here to tell you that you …
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My scholarship advice
Hello! My name is Yael. In this blog I will share with you some advice that helped me gain my scholarship. Read the scholarship instructions carefully While it may seem obvious, it is always …