Tag: making friends
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Study abroad – My year in the USA
Taking the first steps Studying abroad was one of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of York. When I was applying to universities, I specifically looked…
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From rurality to city living: my biggest changes moving to university
Before moving to the University of York, I attended a small high school and sixth form in rural mid-Wales, where class sizes ranged from three to thirty students. Travelling thirty…
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Going Medieval in York
Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…
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How I met my friends at York
If you’re anything like me, you may be worried about meeting new people within the university’s huge student community. I was surprised, however, at how many different groups of friends…
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Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni
Student life is demanding. Deadlines stack up, finances loom, social calendars fill fast… Wellbeing and looking after yourself at uni is paramount. Wellbeing isn’t just one thing or fix; it’s…
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Coping with homesickness as an International student
Whenever someone asks me, “What is the toughest thing about being an international student?”, the first thing that comes to my mind is homesickness. It is especially challenging for international…
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Advice from a Third Year student at York
As I enter the second semester of my final year at University, I’ve constantly found myself saying to my friends in years below me, “here’s some advice from a third…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Studying Social Policy at York
When I’m working open days as an ambassador for the School for Business and Society in the Church Lane Building, the one thing that’s always asked is…
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BSc Film and Television Production: Reflecting on my first semester
Why I chose York My name is Nicole, and I am going to tell you about my first semester studying BSc Film and Television Production at York. I’ve known for…
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Joining University after a Gap Year
Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I was a bit anxious about joining university after taking a…
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Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life
By a Second-Year Business and Management Student When I began searching for universities, I sought more than just a degree. As a prospective Business and Management student, I sought the…