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Tag: international students

  • How student societies at York made me feel part of a community

    1 June 2021 by Mi Chelle
    5 minute read

    When I set foot in Heathrow Airport for the very first time in September 2018, I was down with a terrible sore throat and a cough. And even though I…

  • My Chevening Scholarship journey

    24 March 2021 by Juliana
    3 minute read

    One and a half years ago, I started on a path that I was unsure of where it might take me: my application to the Chevening Scholarship. How would I…

  • Reasons why you should apply for a scholarship as an international student

    17 December 2020
    3 minute read

    There are many reasons why applying for a scholarship is a great decision for your future. At York, there are many different scholarships that you can apply for, whether you…

  • How to prepare for studying in the UK as an international student

    28 July 2020 by Yan
    3 minute read

    Preparing to study abroad is very exciting. It can also get a bit nerve-racking when adapting to an unfamiliar environment. Here I have some tips, especially for prospective international students,…

  • 3 tips on dealing with homesickness

    24 July 2020 by Tara
    2 minute read

    Starting at University usually brings homesickness to most, at least for the first couple of weeks. This can be even more challenging for those travelling from a different country. I’ve…

  • Tips for settling into a UK university

    21 July 2020 by Valimbavaka
    4 minute read

    Studying at York was my first experience of education outside of my country. My old university was just five minutes from my house. So, I was a bit worried about…

  • When life gives you lemons (or lockdown)

    20 July 2020 by Uthara
    2 minute read

    ‘Wait? What is happening?’ I was sitting leisurely on the Library swing with my housemate, reading a feminist book and sipping on coffee, when COVID-19 made global news. We started…

  • How to prepare for studying in the UK

    17 July 2020 by Yuqi
    4 minute read

    Going to study in another country, another culture and possibly somewhere with another language can be a daunting prospect. In this blog post, I’m going to share some tips to…

  • Accommodation: settling in as an international student

    14 July 2020 by Jiaying (Emily)
    2 minute read

    Before you arrive I am an international first-year student from Hong Kong and my accommodation is in the beautiful Constantine College. When I arrived in the UK, I had to…

  • My experience of Clearing as an international student

    14 July 2020 by Ginga
    2 minute read

    Clearing can be a nerve-racking experience for anyone. International student, Ginga, talks about his experience with Clearing at York and what it was like on the day. Why did you…

  • Five hidden gems in York

    10 July 2020 by Charaspat
    3 minute read

    The city of York is one of the most culturally and historically vibrant cities in the UK that I have ever visited. The city’s cobbled streets are full of cultural…

  • Studying in the Department of Biology, an International Student perspective!

    8 July 2020 by Louisa
    3 minute read

    Why I chose York I chose York because it was one of the top destinations for Biological Sciences in the UK. Besides that, the University of York is also part…