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  • A week in the life of a third year English Literature student

    30 January 2020 by Caitlin
    4 minute read

    The dreaded reading list: As a literature student there is a lot of reading (pretty obvious right?). But the key thing to remember is that the reading is not actually…

  • Life as a student nurse

    22 January 2020 by Christine
    4 minute read

    For a bit of context: generally, the first term of Nursing is structured so that Mondays are dedicated to the ‘Biological and Pharmacological Aspects of Health and Wellbeing’ module, Tuesdays…

  • Misconceptions about university: expectations vs reality

    Misconceptions about university: expectations vs reality

    4 December 2019 by Joanne
    3 minute read

    Nobody knows quite what they are getting themselves into when they start university. There are a huge number of expectations about university you have that often don’t turn out to…

  • A Week in the Life of a Sociology Student

    9 January 2019 by Rosie
    3 minute read

    Sociology at York is a super fun and varied degree. The subject matter is vast, one week you could be in a lecture about memes and the next a lecture…

  • Living and learning in York as a Postgraduate Research Student

    Living and learning in York as a Postgraduate Research Student

    10 April 2018 by Alice
    2 minute read

    In March 2018 York was named the UK’s best place to live by The Sunday Times and, having lived here myself for a little under two years now, I can’t…

  • The Social Side of University: It’s Not Just About Alcohol

    16 February 2016 by Sam
    5 minute read

    Hi! So, it’s now February, which means you’re one month closer to the day you start university. By now, you’re probably pretty sick of people telling you that university is…

  • The Survival Guide to University Life

    The Survival Guide to University Life

    16 February 2016 by Izzy
    4 minute read

    You’re caught out in the wilderness. A completely new environment, with no-one to do your laundry. Your life flashes before your eyes and you suddenly appreciate all the little things,…