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  • Worried about making friends and fitting in?

    16 December 2019 by Annissa
    4 minute read

    As a commuting student, I felt quite anxious about coming to university. I was worried about making friends and ‘fitting in’, which I now know a lot of people were…

  • Why I Chose York

    16 December 2019 by Xavier
    3 minute read

    With so many great universities around, making the choice about where you want to study your degree is far from easy. Whilst it’s true that all universities hold their own…

  • Why I chose York (from the perspective of an international English Literature student)

    10 December 2019 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    Hi there! I’m Mi Chelle, a second year student from Malaysia studying English and Related Literature. Applying to university can be a stressful process. Even after you’ve received offers from…

  • Why I Chose York

    9 December 2019 by Zoe
    2 minute read

    The College System Before starting at uni I was worried about living away from home in university halls and having to live more independently. The college system really helped me…

  • Is University Really Any Different To School?

    7 December 2019 by Claire
    3 minute read

    As a third-year mathematics student studying an Integrated Master’s degree, I am in my second to last year now. And I can tell you that, for me, university feels worlds…

  • What’s Uni Really Like? (as told through the medium of song…kind of)

    2 December 2019 by Abbie
    3 minute read

    “It’s going to be the best time of your life!” “You’re going to make so many new friends!” “You’ll walk on to campus and instantly meet your soulmate!” There are…

  • What’s Uni Really Like? Busting the Myths

    27 November 2019 by Rebecca
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Rebecca, I’m in my second year of studying history. I’m here to bust a few myths about living and working at university and tell you what it’s really…

  • Freshers’ Week: an international student’s perspective

    19 August 2019 by International student bloggers
    5 minute read

    Some of our students explain what Freshers’ Week is really like at university in the UK, from the perspective of an international student. Mi Chelle, 1st Year English student, Malaysia…

  • Freshers’ Week: what to expect

    19 August 2019 by Guest bloggers
    3 minute read

    The infamous Freshers’ Week. But what actually happens and what can you expect? Some of our current students share their experiences of Freshers’ Week.

  • Preparing for uni and what to bring with you

    24 July 2019 by Charlotte
    2 minute read

    Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m studying English and History. Here are my top tips for preparing for uni and what to bring with you. I would prepare for uni by…

  • Making friends in York

    20 May 2019 by International student bloggers
    5 minute read

    Read tips and advice from our international students on the best ways to make friends at university in York.

  • 3 things to get excited about Politics at York

    26 February 2019 by Clemmie
    3 minute read

    Hi! I’m Clemmie and I’m a second year studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics, but I spend most of my time in the Politics Department. So you’ve got your offer (congrats)…