Tag: settling in
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Settling in to uni: ET phone home!
The first few months at uni are a strange time. Some people love it, others hate it. Regardless, everyone has to go through the struggles of settling in to a…
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5 things to look forward to and (what to) expect when you arrive at University!
In this post, I’m going to take you through 5 things to look forward to and to expect when you arrive at university. It’s such an exciting time, but it’s…
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Settling in and making friends (even in 2020)
Hi, my name is Jan, and I came to study in York in 2020. Even though it was a difficult year to become a university student and move away from…
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Settling in and making friends at uni
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…
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My top tips for settling in
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…
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What to consider when choosing accommodation
When choosing your accommodation, here are some things you might want to consider: Do you want to live close to where you’ll be studying? When I was choosing my accommodation,…
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Things to look forward to at the University of York!
Hello! My name is Jen and I’m a first year Theatre student. You may have read my postcard, if that’s the case, hello again! Coming to university is a scary…
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Vlog: Ways to connect before arrivals
English student Natalya runs through five ways you can connect with the York community before you arrive.
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3 tips on dealing with homesickness
Starting at University usually brings homesickness to most, at least for the first couple of weeks. This can be even more challenging for those travelling from a different country. I’ve…
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Tips for settling into a UK university
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…
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Accommodation: settling in as an international student
Before you arrive I am an international first-year student from Hong Kong and my accommodation is in the beautiful Constantine College. When I arrived in the UK, I had to…
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Studying in the Department of Biology, an International Student perspective!
Why I chose York I chose York because it was one of the top destinations for Biological Sciences in the UK. Besides that, the University of York is also part…