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  • Day In The Life With ADHD at Uni

    13 January 2026 by Myrto
    3 minute read

    Starting university is overwhelming on lots of different levels. You’re learning in a different way, maybe doing a different subject, and figuring out how to live by yourself. It’s not…

  • York Law School: What I’ve Learned Beyond the Classroom

    9 January 2026 by Hing Ying
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone, My name is Fern Wong, and I’m currently a second-year law student at York, specialising in health care law. When I first arrived at York, I didn’t fully…

  • A week in my life as a Social and Public Policy student

    1 March 2024 by Megan
    5 minute read

    When someone asks me why I chose to study Social and Public Policy, I always say the same thing. It’s everywhere you look, and affects you from cradle to grave.…

  • A week in the life of a 3rd-Year Music student

    2 February 2023 by Sarah
    3 minute read

    A week in the life of a 3rd-Year Music student varies greatly from semester to semester, and from person to person. This variety is one of my favourite things about…

  • A week in the life of a Business of the Creative Industries student

    28 February 2022 by George
    4 minute read

    I’m George and I study Business of the Creative Industries at York. I love studying this degree at York because it fully equips you with everything you would need to…

  • Studying Social and Political Sciences (SPS) – a week in the life

    27 February 2022 by Iona
    4 minute read

    Hey! I’m Iona, and I’m a second year Social and Political Sciences with Philosophy student at the University of York. I’ve loved my time here so far, and I wanted…

  • What’s it really like being a History student at York?

    23 February 2022 by Laura
    3 minute read

    Hey, I’m Laura! I am a third year student studying for a BA in History at the University of York. I just wanted to let you know about the things…

  • A week in the life of an Economics student

    22 February 2022 by Rashed
    4 minute read

    Hello! I’m Rashed, a 3rd-Year student studying Economics. I wanted to let you know what studying Economics is like, and some things you should look forward to! I’ve really enjoyed…

  • A week in the life of a second year Theoretical Physics student

    19 February 2022 by Elliott
    4 minute read

    My name’s Elliott, and I’m a 2nd year Theoretical Physics student at the University of York. This blog will give you some fresh insight into what it’s really like to…

  • What’s it like to study at university?

    29 June 2021 by Amy
    3 minute read

    How university study is different to school: Lectures are the main source of information from the university. Everyone taking the module sits in a large lecture theatre and listens to…

  • Day in the Life of a Theatre Student

    10 February 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Early (by my standards) in the morning – Current Trends lecture Today, my day starts at 11.30am, with a Current Trends lecture. This is an optional module which incorporates a…

  • A week in the life of a philosophy student

    10 February 2020 by Mihaela
    3 minute read

    Monday Mondays usually involve an afternoon lecture. I spend my morning preparing for my week; this involves organising my schedule, writing up a to-do list and going over any essential…