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 totally new life. Settling in takes time. …
Five tips for finding your postgraduate social circle at university
We’ve all heard the advice before: “join societies”, “make friends on your course”, “hang out with your housemates”. Granted this is all good advice (and things you should do!) But, finding your …
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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 10 times better! When I …
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5 things to look forward to and (what to) expect when you arrive at University!
In this post, I’m going to take you through 5 things to look forward to and to expect when you arrive at university. It’s such an exciting time, but it’s always useful to know how your first few weeks …
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 back, societies have given me some of my best …
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My university experience: Getting involved with societies (even if you’re 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 for the …