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  • Study abroad – My year in the USA

    Study abroad – My year in the USA

    17 September 2026 by Amelia
    5 minute read

    Taking the first steps Studying abroad was one of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of York. When I was applying to universities, I specifically looked…

  • Studying abroad – my time in Denmark

    Studying abroad – my time in Denmark

    17 September 2026 by Violet
    4 minute read

    In the first semester of my second year, I attended the University’s talk at the Global Opportunities Fair to learn about study abroad. I was inspired by a returning student…

  • Working in Heslington Hall

    Working in Heslington Hall

    18 August 2026
    3 minute read

    My name is Sam, and I’m a second year PhD student in the History Department at the University of York. York has been a terrific place to live and work.…

  • Going Medieval in York

    Going Medieval in York

    16 July 2026 by Ramalya
    4 minute read

    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…

  • Finding Myself in the Medieval City

    Finding Myself in the Medieval City

    15 July 2026 by Amanda
    4 minute read

    Hiya! My name is Amanda, and I’m currently earning my MA in Medieval Studies. My academic interests are very interdisciplinary; I sit at the intersection of literary, manuscript, medieval, and…

  • The Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies’ amazing community

    22 June 2026 by Cal
    4 minute read

    The start of many good things to come It is remarkable how much a minivan full of dedicated, professional postgraduate researchers can resemble the atmosphere of a primary school field…

  • 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

    30 March 2026 by Sara-Lou
    5 minute read

    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.

  • Advice from a Third Year student at York

    Advice from a Third Year student at York

    20 March 2026 by Emily
    3 minute read

    As I enter the second semester of my final year at University, I’ve constantly found myself saying to my friends in years below me, “here’s some advice from a third…

  • BSc Archaeology at the University of York

    BSc Archaeology at the University of York

    20 March 2026 by Dannan
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Dannan, and I’m going to tell you about my favourite things about BSc Archaeology at York as a third year student!

  • Beyond the book: making a difference with my English degree

    12 March 2026 by Leila
    3 minute read

    Dear prospective students, come to York! My name is Leila, and I am in my second year of studying History/English. Between you and I, York was not my first choice,…

  • The Art of Teaching Sustainability: Mastering Environmental Education and Communication

    The Art of Teaching Sustainability: Mastering Environmental Education and Communication

    10 March 2026 by Weeraya
    2 minute read

    Hi everyone! I’m Min, a climate change documentary filmmaker from Thailand. I’ve spent years in the media world, but I recently realized that to truly tell the story of our…

  • 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

    10 March 2026 by Eleanor
    4 minute read

    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…