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Tag: settling into university

  • 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,…

  • Settling into University: Making the Most of it

    Settling into University: Making the Most of it

    14 July 2021 by Evie
    3 minute read

    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…

  • 5 things to look forward to and (what to) expect when you arrive at University!

    7 July 2021 by Aiko
    3 minute read

    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…

  • My top tips for settling in

    8 June 2021 by Helen
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Preparing for university: things to do over the summer

    6 June 2021 by Zoe
    2 minute read

    Starting university is an exciting, but also daunting experience. For many the transition to independent learning and living can be quite a scary change. But don’t worry, there are plenty…

  • Why York?

    20 April 2021 by George
    3 minute read

    The two main reasons I chose the University of York are the academic reputation and the college system. As a member of the Russell Group, the University has a great…

  • Receiving my contextual offer and choosing York

    20 April 2021 by Brad
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Brad and I’m a second year Chemistry student in Alcuin College. Applying to university was a daunting experience for me. As I was the first person…

  • 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.

  • 3 tips on dealing with homesickness

    24 July 2020 by Tara
    2 minute read

    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…

  • 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…

  • Accommodation: settling in as an international student

    14 July 2020 by Jiaying (Emily)
    2 minute read

    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…