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Tag: student support

  • Coming to university with a long-term health condition

    5 September 2023 by Ashleigh
    2 minute read

    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…

  • How York’s careers service helped me find my dream job

    17 July 2023 by Gary
    3 minute read

    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.…

  • Living away from home for the first time

    20 June 2023 by Sine
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes while at uni

    10 March 2023 by Amelia
    5 minute read

    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…

  • How the Step Ahead programme gave me a head-start

    12 December 2022 by Tara
    4 minute read

    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…

  • POV: Being at uni from a low-income background

    6 December 2022 by Sara
    4 minute read

    Let’s be honest, getting swept up by financial stress at university isn’t uncommon. Being raised by a single mother has made me recognise the value of money from a young…

  • International student support at York: My experience

    2 December 2022 by Beliz
    3 minute read

    Hi everyone! I’m Beliz, a Masters student in Psychology in Education from Turkey. As an international student, the days building up to moving day can be quite unnerving. I’m here…

  • Colleges – what to expect when you arrive at York

    15 August 2022 by Luise
    4 minute read

    Starting university and moving elsewhere leads to a lot of questions. There are a lot of blogs out there already about student societies, preparing to live on campus, getting prepared…

  • Coming To University As A Contextual Offer Holder

    6 July 2022 by Jasmine
    4 minute read

    What is a contextual offer? By definition, a contextual offer is ‘a reduced offer for UK undergraduates that is typically one or two grades below the standard entry requirements’. They…

  • Studying in the School of Natural Sciences

    5 July 2022 by Benjamin
    3 minute read

    When I was looking for courses, I didn’t want to just do one subject, which narrowed down my choices significantly. While Natural Sciences caught my attention, a lot of universities…

  • How to manage your money

    30 June 2022 by Zulekha
    4 minute read

    I will be covering ways of making money at university to help fund your studies, as well as sharing my top tips for managing your money. Part-time jobs Part-time jobs…

  • Studying in the UK: so much more than just an academic education

    11 April 2022 by Anna
    2 minute read

    Where I am from, it is common to take at least one gap year after high school before considering university. In my case, I was split between going straight to…