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  • An introduction to Swing Dance Society

    An introduction to Swing Dance Society

    14 March 2020 by Annabel
    3 minute read

    Coming into my first term at York, I was so excited to join new societies and meet new people. But it was hard to know where to start, as York…

  • Beyond your course: societies

    11 March 2020 by Jack
    3 minute read

    There are lots of things that you can get involved in at university beyond your degree course. One of these is joining societies. I have been involved in two throughout…

  • Getting involved – sport and societies at York

    Getting involved – sport and societies at York

    10 March 2020 by Becky
    3 minute read

    Although very cliché, finding ‘your people’ is probably one of the most important things at uni. This can be through your college, your course, a society or club; it’s the…

  • Running towards a better uni life: societies at York

    9 March 2020 by Callum
    4 minute read

    There aren’t many universities with societies as diverse as those of York. From our Disney Society to our Louis Theroux Society (yes, seriously this does exist); York caters to all…

  • Joining societies at York

    8 March 2020 by Adam
    3 minute read

    Societies are one of the best bits about going to a university. They let you meet loads of new people while trying new things or continuing something you already love.…

  • Three things to look forward to about PPE at York

    5 March 2020 by Cerys
    3 minute read

    Module choices Regardless of which course you take within the School of PPE, there is such a great variety of module choices. This increases as you progress so that you’ll…

  • Things to look forward to about Linguistics at York

    4 March 2020 by Laura
    3 minute read

    There are so many things to look forward to but I’m going to try and whittle it down to just three. Wish me luck! Choice The beauty of linguistics is…

  • 3 (+1) Things to look forward to about Economics at York

    4 March 2020 by Dasha
    5 minute read

    Deciding which university is for you can be a tricky and daunting task, whatever course you decide to pursue. Even though it’s been almost two years since I made my…

  • Five things to look forward to about studying Politics at York

    2 March 2020 by Evie
    3 minute read

    Hiya, I’m Evie and I’m a second year studying Politics at the University of York. There are so many reasons to be excited about your time at York, but I’m…

  • Three things to look forward to about Theatre at York

    2 March 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Reason 1: Performance opportunities Studying Theatre at York is a hugely rewarding, busy and challenging experience. Within the three years of studying on the BA course you will have the…

  • How to find a family-like support network away from home

    How to find a family-like support network away from home

    27 February 2020 by Sifa
    3 minute read

    At times, university can be stressful or overwhelming. When that happens, you, like me, may want someone other than a fellow student to talk to and support you through whatever’s…

  • Societies: what it’s like writing for a student newspaper

    26 February 2020 by Jen
    3 minute read

    Being involved in student journalism had always appealed to me, long before coming to university. I personally blame it on my mild Gilmore Girls addiction. But somehow, the autumn term…