Tag: societies
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Why join the African Caribbean society?
My time at university can be best described as a whirlwind. I decided to get myself involved as much as possible in the African Caribbean community from the moment I…
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University support: from student to tutor
Just before going to university, I was diagnosed with autism, and also had physical and mental health problems. I was worried I wouldn’t cope at university. I felt I had…
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Three things to look forward to about Electronic Engineering at York
There is so much to look forward to when coming to study this degree at the University of York. I’m sure there may be an inkling in the back of…
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Crash course on the Outdoor Society
One of the many societies that University offers is the Outdoor Society. Every Sunday, the society visits local national parks. These include: The North York Moors, The Yorkshire Dales, The…
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A balancing act: extracurricular activities at university
When I left school, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I left behind a series of extracurricular activities I had dedicated my life to. I finished high school as captain and MVP (Most…
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A postgraduate can have fun too!
After having a gap year and experiencing the media sector, I was very excited to get back to my studies as a postgraduate. I was looking forward to being in…
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Fetish Society vs Comedy Society – or maybe just stick to dance?
When you start uni, there are a lot of changes; especially as an international student. New responsibilities, new people, new environment and new opportunities, including every society you can think…
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Spotlight: Korean Cultural Society
When I first started uni I never thought I would join the committee for the University of York Korean Cultural Society (UYKCS). I couldn’t speak a word of Korean and…
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Three things to look forward to about Music at York
Hey, I’m Adam and I’m a first-year Music student at the University of York. You might have read my last blog about A week in the life of a Music…
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Spotlight on Art Society
When I started my postgrad degree at York, I was amazed at the range of societies available. During my undergrad, I joined my previous university’s art society; but the timing…
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The importance of extra-curricular activities at university
By it’s very definition, university is “a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees”; but I believe that university isn’t just about the academia. The experience of university…