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Tag: international students

  • Choosing to study in the UK: The thrills and the trials

    26 April 2022 by Sydelle
    3 minute read

    Choosing to study in the UK, while already intimidating, becomes more intense when you have to decide where to study. Choosing a UK university for me was, however, a pretty…

  • Are UK universities worth it?

    25 April 2022 by Anaïs
    3 minute read

    Is choosing a UK university worth it? Two years ago, I asked myself this question repeatedly. Would I regret my decision? I can confidently say I don’t. Here’s what you…

  • Studying in the UK: so much more than just an academic education

    11 April 2022 by Anna
    2 minute read

    Where I am from, it is common to take at least one gap year after high school before considering university. In my case, I was split between going straight to…

  • My experience of off-campus accommodation in York

    9 March 2022 by Maoxun
    3 minute read

    About me Hi, I’m Maoxun! I’m an international postgraduate student studying Music Education at the University of York. When I started in January 2021, there was a housing shortage both…

  • All Things Asian: Food and Shopping in York

    13 December 2021 by Twiggy
    3 minute read

    York is a small city but that doesn’t mean you cannot get your favourite Asian essentials! Here are some of my favourite places to get Asian food and shopping: Hong…

  • Spending the Holidays With Your Family at York

    5 December 2021 by Quinn
    3 minute read

    It wasn’t until a month ago that I finally decided I would be staying at university over the winter break. I’m an international student at York, and the prospect of…

  • University tips to help you settle in as an international student in York

    16 August 2021 by Mi Chelle
    11 minute read

    Arriving in York (or in the UK in general) as an international student can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. New country, city, university, people…it can be a lot to…

  • Choosing a university: an international student’s guide

    4 August 2021 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It’s where you’ll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you’ve got your offers you…

  • Applying to university as an international student

    28 June 2021 by Mi Chelle
    5 minute read

    I applied to university after receiving my A-Level results, during my gap year. I wanted to give myself more time to work on my applications without revising for exams. Applying…

  • Settling in and making friends (even in 2020)

    15 June 2021 by Jan
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Going through Clearing: why your past doesn’t define you

    8 June 2021 by Daniela
    5 minute read

    Sometimes, no matter how hard you study, you don’t score the grades you were hoping for. The grades you were predicted by the school board. The grades that were supposed…

  • Three Tips for Clearing

    2 June 2021 by Rachel
    2 minute read

    Clearing is a good opportunity to find which university or course suits you best. I was fortunate that through clearing, I was able to study my favourite course at my…