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  • Hidden gems of York

    21 April 2021 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    One of my favourite things about being at university is getting to live in York. It might not be the biggest city but there’s always something going on and plenty…

  • First days out in York after lockdown

    20 April 2021 by Kirsten
    5 minute read

    Like many postgraduates at the University, I moved to York from a different place. In September 2020, I made the decision to move to York and start my MA in…

  • City life – a student’s guide

    17 December 2019 by Dasha
    4 minute read

    Despite its perceived reputation as being a quiet city, York is actually full of life. It is a vibrant city that has lots to offer, particularly for students. With so…

  • The Student Guide to York

    The Student Guide to York

    7 February 2019 by Kirsten
    4 minute read

    So, you’re thinking of studying in York?! You’ve made a good choice – York’s been named the best place to live in Britain, and once you arrive it’s easy to…

  • Top 10 places to visit in York

    Top 10 places to visit in York

    19 December 2016 by Roberta
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone! I hope that everything is going well, that you have already received good offers from your university choices and that, of course, you are considering to come to…

  • A week in the life of an English Lit student

    19 February 2016 by Lewis
    5 minute read

    Goodness doesn’t time fly – it feels like only yesterday you were all avidly reading my last blog entry, and here I am serving up another one.  But the high…

  • What’s so good about the city of York?

    26 January 2016 by Sam
    4 minute read

    Hello again! Welcome back to York after the holiday season! By now, you’re probably trying to make the decision about which one of your chosen universities you would like to…