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Tag: societies

  • Finally approaching the end of third year- Some top tips

    11 April 2016 by Alex
    4 minute read

    So the end is finally in sight for all third year students here at the university. Numerous questions are flying around including, what are you doing after university? The answer…

  • Top reasons to love York

    Top reasons to love York

    6 April 2016 by Emma
    2 minute read

    So I’ve come home for a while over the Easter break. I’ve spent quality time with my family, caught up with friends and eaten loads of home cooked food and…

  • Let’s dance!

    Let’s dance!

    21 March 2016 by Emma
    4 minute read

    So I thought I’d tell you a little a bit more about my favourite society… I have been involved with the Dance Society from the very beginning of my time here…

  • What do your fees get you?

    23 February 2016 by Poppie
    5 minute read

    Have you ever thought about what is actually available to you when you go to university? Here are 10 insights on what you can get for your fees. Before I go…

  • Is there a life outside a nursing degree?

    23 February 2016 by Kimberley
    3 minute read

    As you may have seen the undergraduate nursing degree course is very full-on, with an equal divide between placement and theory hours. However it is important to have a work-life…

  • Keeeeeeeeep dancing!

    Keeeeeeeeep dancing!

    22 February 2016 by Grace
    3 minute read

    University is a great way to try new things and discover your passion for something previously unknown; whether it is an academic topic, a sport, or a society. At the…

  • Musicals at the University of York

    Musicals at the University of York

    19 February 2016 by Josh
    3 minute read

    This month I want to talk about musicals at the University of York. For all you singery/dancery/actory types out there, York is the place to be, as the musicals scene is…

  • 10 reasons why I chose York, and why you should too

    19 February 2016 by Elise
    4 minute read

    To be perfectly honest, choosing where to study was a really tough call, and it was only after I started exploring the city and everything the University had to offer…

  • A week in the life of an English Lit student

    19 February 2016 by Lewis
    5 minute read

    Goodness doesn’t time fly – it feels like only yesterday you were all avidly reading my last blog entry, and here I am serving up another one.  But the high…

  • The PEP Identity at York

    The PEP Identity at York

    19 February 2016 by Laurie
    3 minute read

    Last time I was babbling on about how great the variety available in PEP degrees is. Although, it’s come to my attention that this flexibility can actually be a cause…

  • A day in the life of an Education student

    18 February 2016 by Joshua
    3 minute read

    University life can be challenging, but at the University of York, there is plenty of support on hand, and the hard work is worthwhile! I usually wake up at eight…

  • 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…