Tag: sport
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Can I keep fit during my degree?
We all know that for most people, keeping fit at University is not always at the top of your list. However, there are so many easy ways to keep fit…
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The importance of extra-curricular activities at university
By it’s very definition, university is “a high-level educational institution in which students study for degrees”; but I believe that university isn’t just about the academia. The experience of university…
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Top tips for Post-Offer Visit Days: How to make the most of it!!
Congratulations! You’ve received an offer from York. Post-Offer Visit Days are held for students who have been given an offer from the University. Often these days run from January time…
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A week in the life of a Maths student
First thing’s first, the course itself. I currently have eight lectures a week, in addition to seminars and problem classes. At the moment, I’m studying four modules which include Mathematical…
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How volleyball helped me settle in to uni
Coming to university, one of the biggest challenges for me was always going to be making friends. At the same time, I was very excited! Making friends: the best part…
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Rowing at the University of York
My name is Rosie and I am a third year sociology student. In my first year, I picked up rowing as a novice and haven’t regretted it since! Prior to…
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A Week in the Life of a Languages Student
The first thing to mention is that languages at York are actually taught in the language you’re studying (that seems obvious, but it baffles me that so many other unis…
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A Day in the Life of a Chemist: In my Element
Being third in the country for chemistry is pretty hard to live up to. So, in this blog, I have decided to share a little window of my week –…