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  • 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…

  • A year in the life of a college student association member

    8 February 2021 by Kathryn
    3 minute read

    The University of York is one of only a handful of UK universities that have a collegiate system – and we take it pretty seriously! Although every college at York…

  • How the colleges made me feel at home in York

    8 February 2021 by Rebecca
    4 minute read

    University of York’s colleges are the jewels in its crown. From the courts of James, the leafy village-feel of Halifax, the resident cat of Alcuin, to the sleek heights of…

  • A queer student’s guide to York

    2 February 2021 by Ethan
    4 minute read

    If you identify as LGBTQ, are questioning your identity or just a brilliant ally, there are so many things you can get involved with and ways you can feel represented…

  • Uni life in 2020: How lockdown brought my house closer.

    4 December 2020 by Assuero
    4 minute read

    University life in 2020 can seem uncertain and challenging, but who said lockdown can’t be enjoyable as well? Because of Covid-19, shops and pubs are now closed and the majority…

  • Reflecting on 3 amazing years at York

    24 June 2020 by Abi
    3 minute read

    Why I love York Campus The University of York was the first university I visited as a small 18-year-old, and I have loved it ever since. The campus feels so…

  • SwiftSoc (Taylor Swift Society)

    23 March 2020 by Rebecca
    2 minute read

    One of the best things about university is being able to spend time with people who have the same interests as you. I have been a huge fan of Taylor…

  • Hot off the press: our Print Society

    Hot off the press: our Print Society

    18 March 2020 by Jessica
    3 minute read

    At the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) societies meeting I found myself sitting next to a lovely member of HackSoc, the university’s Computer Science society. He asked what society…

  • Three things to look forward to about Maths at York

    29 February 2020 by Claire
    3 minute read

    With so many great things to look forward to about studying maths at York, I found it really hard to pick just a few. However, after some thought, here are…

  • 3 Things to Look Forward to about Studying Computer Science at York

    27 February 2020 by Natasha
    3 minute read

    I’m lucky enough to be one of the students studying Computer Science at York. In this blog post, I’m going to tell you about my top 3 things to look…

  • How to make the most of university!

    How to make the most of university!

    26 February 2020 by Somir
    3 minute read

    Leaving home for most people means moving away from family and friends. There are many doubts that go through prospective students’ minds no matter what age, area or financial background…