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  • Student Leadership Roles: How York’s Opportunities All Connect

    12 January 2026 by Mathyn
    5 minute read

    I used to think “leadership” at uni was for the sort of people who love committee meetings, keep immaculate to-do lists, and somehow remember everyone’s name without checking their notes.…

  • Accessing Student Support: How I Got Through the ‘First-Year Wobble’ at York

    9 January 2026 by Dev
    4 minute read

    Winter days on campus can be beautiful, but the change in routine can be tough. Photo by Zeyu Jiang on Unsplash. By November, the adrenaline of Freshers’ Week has usually…

  • Societies to College Sport: Student Leadership Opportunities at York

    9 January 2026 by Emily
    4 minute read

    Uni is about so much more than lectures, deadlines, and working your way through an ever-growing reading list. For me, some of the most valuable things I’ve gained at York…

  • Debunking Myths About York

    9 January 2026 by Ben
    4 minute read

    A student perspective on the most common misconceptions about the University of York. Myth: University of York is posh Despite the stereotypical aesthetic of overcoats and scarves, the people in…

  • Navigating starting University after a Gap Year

    7 January 2026 by Beatrix
    4 minute read

    I think there’s sometimes an assumption that taking a gap year makes the eventual move to university ‘easier’. However, I believe that it’s a transition that comes with challenges whatever…

  • Cultural societies at the University of York

    7 January 2026 by Kelly
    3 minute read

    There is a good saying, ‘You get out of societies what you put into them.’ Being involved in student societies is one of the best ways to experience new things,…

  • Being an international student in York

    7 January 2026 by Kelly
    4 minute read

    The University of York has a significant international presence, with over 20,000 of its students coming from outside the UK, representing over 140 countries. A large number of international students…

  • Studying at York, Saving in Leeds: My life as a Student Commuter

    25 September 2025 by Lucas Broadbent
    6 minute read

    Hi, my name’s Lucas, and I’m a mature student at the University of York, living with my girlfriend in Leeds city centre. While this was originally intended to be a…

  • An introvert’s guide to settling into university

    13 August 2025 by Mischa
    3 minute read

    Moving away from home to live in a house of ten other people your age is daunting. You might be feeling anxious — and reasonably so, especially if you’re an…

  • Social and public policy: Three things to look forward to at York

    4 March 2025 by Megan
    3 minute read

    Hi, My name is Megan and I’m a third year BA Social and Public Policy student here at York. This blog will focus on three things to look forward to…

  • A Year in York

    15 January 2025 by Claudia
    4 minute read

    Whatever time of year it is, there’s always something new to try in York… Autumn Autumn is probably when York feels the most ‘York’ – the leaves turn orange, you’ve…

  • Rock climbing in York: a different kind of high

    13 December 2024 by Seren
    4 minute read

      When most people think about a night out, they may envision heading to a bar or club, grabbing a drink with friends and dancing the night away. However, for…