Imagine you are applying for a job that requires critical thinking, or you are working on your dissertation but are unsure about choosing the correct statistical method, or you simply want to enhance …
Coming to university with a long-term health condition
My name is Ashleigh, and I am a first year undergraduate student studying Biomedical Sciences. I am originally from the UK and live in university-owned, on-campus accommodation. I am particularly …
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How York’s careers service helped me find my dream job
Hi, I’m Gary and I’m from Hong Kong. I had the privilege of studying at the University of York from 2006 to 2009, where I pursued a degree in Economics. With its incredible careers service and …
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Living away from home for the first time
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 from Luxembourg, which means term breaks are the main …
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Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while at uni
Hi, I’m Amelia! A first year French and German student and this article is about my diagnosis of type 1 diabetes, and the support I’ve had while at university. The Diagnosis I was diagnosed with …
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How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start
Moving to university can be a daunting experience for anyone, especially with the added complications of a disability to consider. But don't worry, York has lots on offer to help you out - starting …
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