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Tag: sport

  • Sport at york

    15 January 2025 by Aayan
    3 minute read

    Hi folks! I’m Aayan, a first year student studying PPE. I’m gonna give you a little insight into what sports are like at York, which ones I take part in,…

  • My Netball Life at York

    15 January 2025 by Lily
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Lily a third year PPE student who is involved (and LOVES) both college and uni netball. For those who aren’t aware, York is split into colleges. You can…

  • Living away from home for the first time

    20 June 2023 by Sine
    4 minute read

    I just finished my first year of uni, so I thought it would be good to tell you about my experience living away from home for the first time. I’m…

  • Looking back on life at York

    29 June 2022 by Morgan
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Morgan! I studied BA (Hons) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at York, and I’m graduating in 2022. After my graduation, I’ll be moving to London, having accepted an…

  • Student societies, one of the best parts of the university experience

    16 December 2021 by Colombe
    3 minute read

    Student societies are probably one of my favourite things at university. I think it plays an important role in one’s university experience, and you definitely should get involved. With over…

  • Getting Involved With Your College During First Year

    16 September 2021 by Helen
    3 minute read

    Hey York student – you’ve made it! You’ve done your uni shop, packed your stuff, travelled many miles, hopefully met your flatmates, and now you’re here. The next step is…

  • My Experience of Sport at York

    8 July 2021 by Kaity
    4 minute read

    Hello everyone. I’m Kaity, I’ve just finished my final year of an integrated Masters in Environmental Science here at the University of York. Throughout my four years, sport has been…

  • Settling in and making friends at uni

    Settling in and making friends at uni

    14 June 2021 by Luise
    3 minute read

    When coming to university, one of my (and everyone else’s) main fears was the following question that kept haunting me until my arrival: What should I do if I don’t…

  • Preparing to live on campus – what the university and college system has to offer

    4 June 2021 by Tim
    3 minute read

    Moving away from home to live on campus can be really daunting but the university offers plenty of activities to make the transition as smooth and as easy as possible.…

  • 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.…