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Tag: settling into university

  • A guide on how to settle into university

    7 June 2023 by Angel
    3 minute read

    As a third-year student at the University of York, I have been through the excitement (and worry) of settling into university and I’m here to share my top tips for…

  • My top tips for healthy eating as a student

    28 March 2023 by Iza
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Looking back on life at York

    29 June 2022 by Morgan
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Morgan! I studied BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at York, and I’m graduating in 2022. After my graduation, I’ll be moving to London, having accepted an…

  • My experience of university as a contextual offer holder

    18 May 2022 by Ellen
    3 minute read

    Hi there, my name is Ellen and I am a second year English Language and Linguistics student here at the University of York. I got my contextual offer in 2020…

  • What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to York to Study History of Art

    8 February 2022 by Aida
    3 minute read

    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…

  • My experience of colleges at York

    1 February 2022 by George
    4 minute read

    When applying to the University of York, something that quickly stood out was the collegiate system in place here. York is unique in the sense that it is one of…

  • 10 tips to look after your wellbeing during exam season

    20 December 2021 by Becky
    4 minute read

    Hey! I’m Becky, a 3rd year Human Geography and Environment student. Read my tips on how to look after your wellbeing during exam season at university.

  • Student Buddying Scheme: helping you settle into uni

    15 December 2021 by Raneem
    3 minute read

    What is the Student Buddying Scheme? The Student Buddying Scheme is a scheme where the University pairs new students with current students. Starting university is a new process for many…

  • Top tips for living in shared accommodation

    12 December 2021 by Becky
    3 minute read

    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.

  • University tips to help you settle in as an international student in York

    16 August 2021 by Mi Chelle
    11 minute read

    Arriving in York (or in the UK in general) as an international student can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. New country, city, university, people…it can be a lot to…

  • How to plan and prepare for student life at the University of York

    16 August 2021 by Zulekha
    4 minute read

    Joining University This post will give you top tips on how to plan and prepare for your student life at the University of York. This is an incredibly exciting time…

  • Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…

    12 August 2021 by Benjamin
    2 minute read

    Hello, my name is Benjamin and I am a 3rd-year Law student from the University of York! In this blog, I will discuss what it is like to start university,…