Student Voices

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  • Accessing Student Support at York for my ADHD

    Accessing Student Support at York for my ADHD

    “I assumed university would be like being thrown into the deep end with no support, but it turned out to be the part of my education where I felt more…

  • Going Medieval in York

    Going Medieval in York

    Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…

  • Support at York: my experience

    As a student, it’s very normal to struggle at times, and for things to not go your way. At York there is a fantastic range of support available, some of…

  • Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Your Wellbeing Toolkit: Looking After Yourself at Uni

    Student life is demanding. Deadlines stack up, finances loom, social calendars fill fast… Wellbeing and looking after yourself at uni is paramount. Wellbeing isn’t just one thing or fix; it’s…

  • My experience as a YorJourney student

    My experience as a YorJourney student

    As I navigate my fourth year as a student at the University of York, it is striking to look back and realise that my journey at York actually began as…

  • How the Next Step York programme supported my next steps

    How the Next Step York programme supported my next steps

    Next Step York is a programme for Year 12 students in England. It gives you the chance to explore what university life is really like, whilst also supporting you with…

  • From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    My name is Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, a Jamaican Chevening Scholar, currently studying MA Social and Public Policy. I’m also the 2025 School for Business and Society Postgraduate School Rep.

  • My Experience Studying Business and Management at York

    My Experience Studying Business and Management at York

    Starting university is a big deal, and choosing the right course can feel even more overwhelming. When I accepted my offer to study BA Business and Management at York, I…

  • Studying a Joint-Honours Degree at York: From a History/Economics student’s perspective

    Studying a Joint-Honours Degree at York: From a History/Economics student’s perspective

    Hello! My name is Eleanor and I’m a first year student studying History and Economics at the University of York. If you’re considering studying a joint honours degree, I’ve written…

  • A PhD Life at York: What It’s Really Like Studying Economics

    A PhD Life at York: What It’s Really Like Studying Economics

    Hello everyone! I’m Zoey, a PhD student at the Department of Economics and Related Studies at the University of York. I’m very honoured to be invited to write this blog.

  • How I Looked After My Wellbeing at York

    As an International student coming from Korea to York, navigating mental health, finances, career opportunities and finding friends.

  • My experience with the Realising Opportunities programme

    My Realising Opportunities Experience! In this short blog, I will be discussing why I believe participating in the Realising Opportunities programme had a huge impact in my journey through my…