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  • My university experience: Getting involved with societies (even if you’re nervous!)

    6 July 2021 by Elizabeth
    4 minute read

    In this blog I will talk about my university experience of joining the student newspaper Nouse. Despite my initial nerves in first year, this decision has shaped my university experience…

  • Applying to University as a Mature Student

    6 July 2021 by Tania
    4 minute read

    I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I…

  • My experiences of being Black and LGBTQ+ at York

    30 June 2021 by Soul
    3 minute read

    In this blog I will be discussing my experiences as a black and LGBTQ+ student at the University of York. Coming to University can be scary, and for me, the…

  • Society Life At York

    15 June 2021 by Amy
    6 minute read

    Hello everyone. I’m Amy, I’ve just finished my final year of an Archaeology and Heritage Degree here at the University of York and I’m hoping to stick around for another…

  • Moving from London to York 📍

    15 June 2021 by Ciya
    3 minute read

    Moving from London, an area of so much diversity and multiculturalism, to York felt very different to what I’ve ever known. I needn’t have worried though, it was so easy…

  • Settling in and making friends at uni

    Settling in and making friends at uni

    14 June 2021 by Luise
    3 minute read

    When coming to university, one of my (and everyone else’s) main fears was the following question that kept haunting me until my arrival: What should I do if I don’t…

  • My top tips for settling in

    8 June 2021 by Helen
    4 minute read

    If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you’re coming to York in September – yay! Or you’re at least considering it, which is also worth a yay! And…

  • Why did I choose York?

    20 April 2021 by Annalisa
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Annalisa. I am a third year Biology student at the University and also a student ambassador. I am part of James College and lived on campus…

  • Music at York: things to look forward to

    Music at York: things to look forward to

    1 April 2021 by Sarah
    2 minute read

    Hi! I’m Sarah, and I’m a 1st-Year Music student at York. In this blog, I hope to highlight a few of the things that are great about studying Music at…

  • Moving from London to York

    17 March 2021 by Samantha
    4 minute read

    Moving away from home can be a daunting situation, especially when you find yourself moving over 200 miles away from home! But now, in my third year, York has become…

  • Societies – providing support and making a difference

    16 March 2021 by Nikhita
    3 minute read

    Hi, I am Nikhita, and I am in my second year of university. Last summer, I wanted to join a student society that would make a real difference. So I…

  • From Closeted to Confident – My LGBTQ Experience at York

    10 February 2021 by Ethan
    5 minute read

    For many students going to university is an important milestone, a rite of passage followed by independence and self-discovery. For me – an LGBTQ student, that could never have been…