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Tag: sports

  • 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…

  • Where The Wild Roses Grow

    31 July 2024
    3 minute read

    Run by the University of York Students’ Union, the Roses tournament has a long history. Starting life as a boat race, today the contest features some 50 sports, from American…

  • Joining the York community: an interview with our students

    3 July 2023 by Katrina, James and Kabeer
    19 minute read

    What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of friendship. So, looking back to the…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • University support: from student to tutor

    25 February 2020 by Rosie
    4 minute read

    Just before going to university, I was diagnosed with autism, and also had physical and mental health problems. I was worried I wouldn’t cope at university. I felt I had…

  • Can I keep fit during my degree?

    21 February 2020 by Anika
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Rowing at the University of York

    Rowing at the University of York

    15 April 2019 by Rosie
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Getting Involved and running in Student Elections

    2 March 2017 by Jasmine
    3 minute read

    Hello again! Today I wanted to talk about something that has been taking up a considerable amount of my time at the moment, and that is me running in the…

  • Take my advice: Join a committee!

    Take my advice: Join a committee!

    28 February 2017 by Giuseppina
    4 minute read

    Well! I can’t believe its only week 5, since it definitely feels like week 500 to me. This term has really kicked up a gear with lots of really interesting…