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Tag: student support

  • A year in the life of a college student association member

    8 February 2021 by Kathryn
    3 minute read

    The University of York is one of only a handful of UK universities that have a collegiate system – and we take it pretty seriously! Although every college at York…

  • How the colleges made me feel at home in York

    8 February 2021 by Rebecca
    4 minute read

    University of York’s colleges are the jewels in its crown. From the courts of James, the leafy village-feel of Halifax, the resident cat of Alcuin, to the sleek heights of…

  • Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability

    29 December 2020 by Ellie
    3 minute read

    Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best…

  • Top Tips for Postgraduate Students 

    21 December 2020 by Jess
    4 minute read

    Studying for a postgraduate research degree at the University of York is a great experience. And although you’ll have an amazing time studying, meeting new people and exploring the beautiful…

  • Where Can You Turn for Help?

    18 December 2020 by Kirsten
    3 minute read

    When I moved to York for my master’s degree in September, I came at a time when the city, and most of the country, were struggling with restrictions in shops…

  • Studying in the Department of Biology, an International Student perspective!

    8 July 2020 by Louisa
    3 minute read

    Why I chose York I chose York because it was one of the top destinations for Biological Sciences in the UK. Besides that, the University of York is also part…

  • Being at university with a chronic illness

    13 March 2020 by Réiltín
    2 minute read

    I’ve had migraines my whole life. But when I was 14, these migraines went from once or twice a year to every single day. I’ve tried several medications, doctors, MRI’s…

  • 3 things to look forward to about Chemistry at York

    3 March 2020 by Jenny
    2 minute read

    Hi there, I’m Jenny. Last time I told you about a day in my life. Today, I’ve got some of the highlights of being a Chemistry student. Demonstrators Demonstrators are…

  • Mental Health Support and Wellbeing at York

    3 March 2020 by Charlotte
    3 minute read

    University is great fun but it can be a stressful experience. Living away from home and facing a new amount of independence can be both liberating and overwhelming. Luckily, there…

  • Support and Wellbeing at York

    2 March 2020 by Xavier
    4 minute read

    There’s no sugarcoating it: sometimes life at university can get tough. From workload to homesickness, it’s no surprise that some students can find themselves in need of some sort of…

  • College life at York

    29 February 2020 by Nicole
    3 minute read

    As a Fresher, I turned up on my first day at university not knowing what a college was, or what college life was about. Like many people, I assumed that…

  • So – what does it mean to be in a college?

    So – what does it mean to be in a college?

    28 February 2020 by Jack
    3 minute read

    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…