Student Voices

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  • Shopping ethically in York

    Hi, I’m Anjali and I’m a final year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student from Manchester! Read my blog to find out the best places to shop ethically in York.

  • Exploring the city of York!

    There is so much to do when exploring the city of York, and that can make it tricky to decide where to start. It’s a place that I genuinely love,…

  • Managing your money: student budgeting

    Hi there! My name is Sophie, and I’m a final-year English and Related Literature student here at York. I love the city as there’s so much to experience: beautiful bookshops,…

  • A little bit of spice… the Afro-Caribbean way!

    Struggling to find black hair shops? Wondering where to buy Maggi to season your food? Well look no further, DEBORAH IS HERE!! Growing up in London I could always know…

  • Life on campus – what’s it really like?

    Life on campus – what’s it really like?

    So, what is campus life really like? By now you might have heard some horror stories; you know, the good, the bad and maybe even the ugly. As a first…

  • A week in the life of a Politics student

    Monday I start off the week with a 9am political philosophy lecture. This is one of my favourite modules, but it’s always a struggle to wake up on time! After…

  • A day in the life of an Archaeology student

    Hi there! I’m Amy, I started a BA in Archaeology and Heritage in October and I’m loving it! The staff are so enthusiastic and happy to help, and my course-mates…

  • A Day in The Life of an English Student

    A Day in The Life of an English Student

    Morning My morning usually starts between 6:30 and 7. Admittedly I’m naturally what my old head teacher referred to as ‘a frightening morning person’. I throw together some breakfast and…

  • A Student Guide to the City of York

    Congratulations! You’re thinking about living in York, one of the most beautiful and charming cities in the country. The cobbled roads and winding streets often serve to create a cloud…