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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 sets in. The highs of …
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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 always useful to know how your first few weeks …
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 if, like me, when I was in your shoes, you …
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 of ways to …
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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 reputation for academia and I …
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 in my family to go to university I …
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