Tag: making friends
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My top tips to make friends and settle in to uni
Moving to university is undoubtedly one of the biggest things you will have ever done in your entire life so far! It is most likely the first time that you…
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Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study
Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study at York for my MA was somehow even more stressful than moving away from home for the first time. At least when I moved…
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The Who, What, Why, When and How of Societies
What are societies? Societies are a great way to meet new people who are not on your course and you might not otherwise meet. It is also a great way…
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Finding Friends in Your Accommodation
Moving into University accommodation is incredibly exciting. You have your own space to personalise and a new college to explore. Plus, you get to experience living independently. However, it can…
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How to live with other people
Living in halls or flats with other people may be a little bit daunting. But don’t worry, the likely situation is that the people you will be living with will…
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Getting Involved With Your College During First Year
Hey York student – you’ve made it! You’ve done your uni shop, packed your stuff, travelled many miles, hopefully met your flatmates, and now you’re here. The next step is…
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Making the Most of Freshers’ Week
Freshers’ Week is an exciting welcome period for new students starting at UK universities. In this blog post, we’ll visit the various types of activities that York has to offer.…
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Five tips for finding your postgraduate social circle at university
We’ve all heard the advice before: “join societies”, “make friends on your course”, “hang out with your housemates”. Granted this is all good advice (and things you should do!) But,…
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Getting involved at York: different activities at university
Getting involved at York is the best way to integrate yourself and meet people. It can seem daunting but once you have crossed the bridge, your university experience will be…
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My Experience of Sport at York
Hello everyone. I’m Kaity, I’ve just finished my final year of an integrated Masters in Environmental Science here at the University of York. Throughout my four years, sport has been…
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5 things to look forward to and (what to) expect when you arrive at University!
In this post, I’m going to take you through 5 things to look forward to and to expect when you arrive at university. It’s such an exciting time, but it’s…
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Student societies: Continuing what you love and trying something new
Student societies and sports clubs at York have been an amazing part of my university experience. As I come to the end of my second year at York and look…