Tag: societies
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A Magical York Christmas
Christmas at #York is utterly magical. Between the twinkling lights and the infamous Christmas markets, even the Grinch would be feeling #festive! š With many events taking place, such as…
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Nordic Society: a home away from home
There are plenty of international societies to join at York. The Nordic Society is just one of many societies that welcomes students who find the culture of specific countries or…
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Choosing a university: an international student’s guide
Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It’s where you’ll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you’ve got your offers you…
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Settling into University: Making the Most of it
Youāve unpacked your room, met your flatmates, and now itās time to settle into university. After the initial buzz of moving in and Freshers’ Week, the reality of university life…
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Settling in to uni: ET phone home!
The first few months at uni are a strange time. Some people love it, others hate it. Regardless, everyone has to go through the struggles of settling in to a…
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Five tips for finding your postgraduate social circle at university
Weāve all heard the advice before: ājoin societiesā, āmake friends on your courseā, āhang out with your housematesā. Granted this is all good advice (and things you should do!) But,…
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Getting involved at York: different activities at university
Getting involved at York is the best way to integrate yourself and meet people. It can seem daunting but once you have crossed the bridge, your university experience will be…
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5 things to look forward to and (what to) expect when you arrive at University!
In this post, Iām going to take you through 5 things to look forward to and to expect when you arrive at university. Itās such an exciting time, but itās…
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Student societies: Continuing what you love and trying something new
Student societies and sports clubs at York have been an amazing part of my university experience. As I come to the end of my second year at York and look…
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My university experience: Getting involved with societies (even if youāre nervous!)
In this blog I will talk about my university experience of joining the student newspaper Nouse. Despite my initial nerves in first year, this decision has shaped my university experience…
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What is it like to be a first-generation, working-class student at university?
Hi! My name is Hannah and I am a second-year psychology student at the University of York. I am from Liverpool and am a member of Constantine College, having lived…
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Finding and Being āMeā at York ā Disabled, Working Class and Proud
As I write this, I have just finished my third and final year of my History degree at York. When reflecting on my time here, and how Iāve changed since…