Tag: settling in
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Top tips for making your room feel like home
Hello there! My name is Parker and I am a first year student in Langwith College. I was really excited to decorate my room before I started university. But I…
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Top tips to take 1st Year by the Viking horns
The first year of anything new can be tough. The first year of university, especially so. Fear not, though, as here are my top tips on how to survive. Let…
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My top tips for healthy eating as a student
Coming to uni is a big – and slightly stressful – step. One of the worries I had was having to cook every day, even though I enjoy it very…
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Adjusting to studies in English
I had never lived in the UK or studied in English before starting my Biomedical Sciences degree at York. Although I have been learning English for 8 years, during my…
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Settling in at university and making friends
Hello, my name is Benjamin and I study an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice. In this blog, I will discuss my top tips about how to settle…
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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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What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to York to Study History of Art
Starting your course Once Freshers’ Week is over, and the start of the course is official, try not to overthink whether or not the course will be difficult. That is…
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Studying PPE at York: the best bits
I’m Molly and I am a final year student studying Politics and Economics at York! I want to tell you about why being a part of the School of PPE…
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Studying Global Development at York: a Field Trip to Saltaire
Hi! I’m Isla and I study Global Development at the University of York. I wanted to let you know what it’s like to study this degree at York. One of…
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Accommodation and the College System at York
Your accommodation at York is a big part of your Freshers’ experience as it’s where you’ll be living for your first year as an undergraduate. Therefore, it is crucial that…
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Top tips for living in shared accommodation
Student Becky shares some helpful tips on how you can make the most of living in shared accommodation and keep the peace with your new housemates.
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Settling into University: Making the Most of it
You’ve unpacked your room, met your flatmates, and now it’s time to settle into university. After the initial buzz of moving in and Freshers’ Week, the reality of university life…