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. These different events and …
Getting involved – sport and societies at York
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 only time in your life when …
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Running towards a better uni life: societies at York
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 tastes. However, I …
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Joining societies at York
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. At school, you might have …
So – what does it mean to be in a college?
Going to university can be quite daunting. At York there are over 20,000 students. That's almost certainly a lot more than the number of students at your sixth form or college! Within the university …
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A balancing act: extracurricular activities at university
When I left school, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I left behind a series of extracurricular activities I had dedicated my life to. I finished high school as captain and MVP (Most Valuable Player) of …
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