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  • 3 Things to Look forward to as a Joint Honours Student

    19 October 2023 by George
    4 minute read

    So you’ve chosen a joint honours course and you might be sat there thinking “oh no, what have I gotten myself into?”. Well banish those second thoughts and feast your…

  • 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…

  • Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study

    Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study

    15 March 2022 by Rian
    3 minute read

    Moving from undergraduate to postgraduate study at York for my MA was somehow even more stressful than moving away from home for the first time. At least when I moved…

  • Applying to University as a Mature Student

    6 July 2021 by Tania
    4 minute read

    I studied BSc Pharmacology at Newcastle University before coming to York as a mature student. I applied for medicine the first time round, but I didn’t get in so I…

  • A different side to York…

    11 May 2021 by Nitya
    2 minute read

    There are plenty of ways to make amazing memories during your time at university! Of course, there is a huge range of pubs, bars and clubs (before Covid) in York,…

  • A day in the life of an English Literature student

    26 November 2020 by Elizabeth
    3 minute read

    My day starts at what for most students is probably an ungodly hour. However, I’ve always been a morning person and I feel most productive first thing in the day.…

  • Staying social during the second lockdown

    19 November 2020 by Elizabeth
    3 minute read

    A second lockdown was the last thing any of us wanted. Having said this it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom. There are plenty of things we as…

  • Tips for managing a Masters!

    4 June 2020 by Anika
    3 minute read

    So, you have chosen to tackle a Masters! Studying a Masters is an exciting new chapter, however, it can also be challenging. Before I started my Masters I was anxious…

  • Hot off the press: our Print Society

    Hot off the press: our Print Society

    18 March 2020 by Jessica
    3 minute read

    At the University of York Students’ Union (YUSU) societies meeting I found myself sitting next to a lovely member of HackSoc, the university’s Computer Science society. He asked what society…

  • Beyond your course: societies

    11 March 2020 by Jack
    3 minute read

    There are lots of things that you can get involved in at university beyond your degree course. One of these is joining societies. I have been involved in two throughout…

  • What is the GSA? What does it involve?

    18 February 2020 by Janet
    2 minute read

    The Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is an organisation for postgraduate students (Masters and PhD students) that arranges activities. It also provides support in students’ academic and well-being. As a postgraduate…

  • Spotlight: Coffee Society

    11 February 2020 by Stefan
    3 minute read

    Ever since I renounced coffee chains for their arguably exorbitant prices, I’ve been looking for ways to enjoy good coffee at a reasonable cost. This has led me down a…