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Tag: preparing for university

  • Transitioning from school or college to university study

    26 January 2021 by Rebecca
    4 minute read

    The move from school, sixth form or college to university is one that brings so many changes, and a lot of the time they can be quite scary. From living…

  • Studying at uni – what’s it like?

    26 January 2021 by Benjamin
    3 minute read

    Hello! I’m Benjamin, a 3rd year Law student from Vanbrugh College. Studying is an important aspect of university and it is quite different to studying at school, college or sixth…

  • Financing university

    9 December 2020 by Emma
    5 minute read

    A massive part about coming to university for everyone is the worry of having to manage your finances yourself. It definitely was the biggest thing for me. Coming from a…

  • 5 things I wish I knew before I started my Masters

    5 things I wish I knew before I started my Masters

    19 October 2020 by Megan
    4 minute read

    In 2019 I started my Masters in Bioarchaeology at York. I was so excited to start this new chapter in my life, but I was also worried about the things…

  • Vlog: Ways to connect before arrivals

    29 July 2020 by Natalya
    1 minute read

    English student Natalya runs through five ways you can connect with the York community before you arrive.

  • Tips for settling into a UK university

    21 July 2020 by Valimbavaka
    4 minute read

    Studying at York was my first experience of education outside of my country. My old university was just five minutes from my house. So, I was a bit worried about…

  • How to prepare for studying in the UK

    17 July 2020 by Yuqi
    4 minute read

    Going to study in another country, another culture and possibly somewhere with another language can be a daunting prospect. In this blog post, I’m going to share some tips to…

  • How to feel prepared for academic life at York

    How to feel prepared for academic life at York

    7 July 2020 by Ilhama
    3 minute read

    Settling into a UK university is very exciting. You are starting a new life in a different country, making new friends and getting familiar with a new culture. However, it…

  • Preparing for postgraduate study in the UK

    30 June 2020 by Armando
    5 minute read

    You might be thinking about studying in the UK, but you do not know where to start. As an international postgraduate student, I had the same doubts about what I…

  • Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?

    Life as a postgraduate student. What to expect and how to prepare?

    3 June 2020 by Jane
    4 minute read

    What came before We all remember counting down the months, weeks, days and hours to completing A-Levels and leaving home for the first time. The mixture of excitement and pure…

  • Preparing for your MA in Art History

    Preparing for your MA in Art History

    3 June 2020 by Alice
    4 minute read

    Whether you’ve recently completed your BA in Art History, switched over from Art, English or History or want to complete a Masters in an entirely different subject, Art History is…

  • Ten top tips for preparing for university

    27 April 2020 by Eleanor
    4 minute read

    Here are ten tips for preparing for university whilst staying safe at home. 1. Check out York’s societies Joining a society is one of the easiest ways to make friends…