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 about the workload and how I …
Hot off the press: our Print Society
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 I am …
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Beyond your course: societies
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 my time at university – …
What is the GSA? What does it involve?
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 …
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Spotlight: Coffee Society
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 path of discovery far beyond …
A week in the life of a third year English Literature student
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 that much if you organise your …
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