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  • The Six Rs for Better Interviews

    The Six Rs for Better Interviews

    9 October 2020 by Sifa
    4 minute read

    Interviews can often seem overwhelming like you’re under a microscope in the harsh glare of a light, but they don’t have to be. Regardless of what format your interviews are…

  • Interview Tips!

    4 October 2020 by Amelia
    3 minute read

    Hi Everyone! With invitations to interviews being sent out in the coming weeks, I thought I would give you some of my top tips on how I prepared for my…

  • Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance

    Helpful tips on postgraduate fees, funding, and finance

    7 August 2020 by Katy
    4 minute read

    Hi! I’m Katy and I’m currently doing an MA in English Literary Studies. I have had ups and downs regarding my finances over the last year. COVID-19 has definitely affected…

  • Managing your postgraduate finances

    5 August 2020 by Sonam
    2 minute read

    My name is Sonam and I’m currently studying for a PhD in Mechanistic Biology at York. Managing postgraduate finances can be a challenge, so I thought I’d share my experiences…

  • How to prepare for studying in the UK as an international student

    28 July 2020 by Yan
    3 minute read

    Preparing to study abroad is very exciting. It can also get a bit nerve-racking when adapting to an unfamiliar environment. Here I have some tips, especially for prospective international students,…

  • Tips for settling into a UK university

    3 July 2020 by Kasturi
    3 minute read

    Choosing a university So – you’ve decided to study abroad – great decision! It’s now time to start preparing yourself for settling into a UK university. Great preparations make for…

  • Dealing with homesickness

    19 June 2020 by Muhammad
    3 minute read

    It’s been a really long since I was back in my home country, Pakistan. The last time I was there, my meals were still catered for, I hadn’t received a…

  • How to stay motivated during Lockdown

    29 April 2020 by Jen
    3 minute read

    Day 1097  in Lockdown. You’re laid on your bed looking upwards at your ceiling wondering how it came to this. You’re weeks behind on your deadlines but it’s not even…

  • Looking after your wellbeing and mental health during lockdown

    28 April 2020 by Lee
    4 minute read

    Maintaining mental health is a challenge at the best of times; but the COVID-19 pandemic is causing an even greater test to our wellbeing. I have put together some useful…

  • Homesickness: looking after yourself when you’re separated from family and friends

    28 April 2020 by Mi Chelle
    4 minute read

    It’s a strange time to be an international student right now. We are currently living in very uncertain times, hoping for all of this to be over soon. Being 6500…

  • How to look after your mental health during lockdown

    28 April 2020 by Charlotte
    4 minute read

    Looking after your mental health can be a challenge at the best of times. In these circumstances it can become even more difficult. Being isolated from loved ones and being…

  • Ten top tips for preparing for university

    27 April 2020 by Eleanor
    4 minute read

    Here are ten tips for preparing for university whilst staying safe at home. 1. Check out York’s societies Joining a society is one of the easiest ways to make friends…