Tag: making friends
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Weekly activities at Anne Lister College
Before I begin to highlight all the numerous college activities available, I thought I would briefly introduce what colleges are here at the University of York, in case you don’t…
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Homesickness – tips on adjusting to living independently at university
As a fresher who has just finished their first term at university, I thought I would try to share some words of wisdom when it comes to homesickness and adjusting…
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My experiences as a PPE student – studying and socialising!
Hey, my name is Michael, and I’m a 3rd-Year Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) student in Vanbrugh College. Studying PPE has allowed me to develop skills in multiple areas, make…
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Making Friends as a Commuting Student
Hi, I’m Bethan, a third-year Sociology student. Despite the pressure to take the conventional route and move away for university, I didn’t feel ready to leave home just yet…
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My Experience as a First-Generation Student, Plus a Little Bit of Advice
Making the big decision to go to uni is scary enough as it is, but deciding to go when you don’t really know what to expect? Now that’s scary. Of…
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Top Uni Tips for First-Generation Students!
Hi! I’m Olivia 🙂 And I’m the first person in my family to come to University. Meet my family here! Not only am I the first one in my immediate…
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My experience coming to York as a first-generation student
Coming to University is a daunting experience for most people. You’re probably full of questions and worries: am I going to make new friends? Will I do well on my…
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Myth busting gap year fears
Hey, I’m Orla, a second year Biology student here at York! I took a gap year before starting uni, so I thought I’d share a bit about my experience, and…
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International student support at York: My experience
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…
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Why I love being a Natural Sciences student
Hi, I’m Abigail! I’m on the Biology/Chemistry/Physics Specialisation pathway of Natural Sciences. Currently, I’m in my third year, and I’ve chosen to specialise in Physics. Today, I want to chat…
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Edinburgh Fringe Festival with The Comedy Society
Over the past year, I have taken part in many of the comedy society’s shows as a member of their sketch troupe, The Dead Ducks. If you can, I’d recommend…
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Studying in the School of Natural Sciences
When I was looking for courses, I didn’t want to just do one subject, which narrowed down my choices significantly. While Natural Sciences caught my attention, a lot of universities…