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Tag: international students

  • Studying Social Policy at York

    24 February 2023 by Rachel
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Adjusting to studies in English

    6 December 2022 by Ira
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Is life easy in York if you’re part of a minority group? My experience as a queer Italian student

    6 December 2022 by Cate
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Spending the holidays away from your loved ones

    5 December 2022 by Aida
    3 minute read

    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…

  • International student support at York: My experience

    2 December 2022 by Beliz
    3 minute read

    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…

  • My scholarship advice

    20 October 2022 by Yael
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Funding your studies: Why you should apply for an undergraduate scholarship

    28 September 2022 by Jessica
    3 minute read

    Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m from Indonesia. I’m also an International Student Ambassador at the University of York, studying Bachelor of Arts in Music. Currently, I’m in my…

  • My time at York as an International Student

    4 July 2022 by Mikaela
    2 minute read

    Hi! My name is Mikaela, and I’m going to talk to you about some of the experiences I had studying as an international student at the University of York. Settling…

  • Is studying at a UK university for me?

    15 May 2022 by Twiggy
    3 minute read

    You get your public exam results back and wonder where to go next. For many, studying abroad has become one of the options. You‘re excited to see how your life…

  • Is studying at a UK university worth it? Reflecting on my experience

    14 May 2022 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    In September 2018, I set foot in the UK for the first time to start my undergraduate studies at York. Flash forward and I am currently pursuing a taught Masters;…

  • Studying a Masters in Global Marketing: What to look forward to

    11 May 2022 by Verna
    4 minute read

    York is well known for being a historical city. Students can explore Roman and Viking features in the city. In addition, they can expand their interests at the university. My…

  • Why I decided to study in the UK

    3 May 2022 by Colombe
    3 minute read

    My name is Colombe, I am a molecular biologist. I come from Geneva, a city in Switzerland, about the size of Bath in the UK. Four years ago, I decided…