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Tag: studying

  • 10 tips to look after your wellbeing during exam season

    20 December 2021 by Becky
    4 minute read

    Hey! I’m Becky, a 3rd year Human Geography and Environment student. Read my tips on how to look after your wellbeing during exam season at university.

  • Academic Support at York

    5 July 2021 by Keely
    4 minute read

    At university, there’s lots of academic support available to help you make the most of your degree. I want to tell you about some of the most important resources and…

  • What’s it like to study at university?

    29 June 2021 by Amy
    3 minute read

    How university study is different to school: Lectures are the main source of information from the university. Everyone taking the module sits in a large lecture theatre and listens to…

  • Study motivation: to break or not to break, that is the question

    20 April 2021 by Chloe
    2 minute read

    In this blog, I’m going to discuss some of the techniques I use for study motivation, or at least, what makes studying more bearable! Tidy up! I always find that…

  • Staying motivated while studying 

    6 April 2021 by Tim
    4 minute read

    Staying motivated to study is a really important aspect of university life. I’ve found university to be less guided and much more independent than sixth form or college. Here are…

  • Things to look forward to about Interactive Media at York

    16 February 2021 by April
    2 minute read

    Moving into the digital media field of studying was new for me as a former business student. But I’m so happy that I did it! In case you’re not sure…

  • Transitioning from school or college to university study

    26 January 2021 by Rebecca
    4 minute read

    The move from school, sixth form or college to university is one that brings so many changes, and a lot of the time they can be quite scary. From living…

  • Studying at uni – what’s it like?

    26 January 2021 by Benjamin
    3 minute read

    Hello! I’m Benjamin, a 3rd year Law student from Vanbrugh College. Studying is an important aspect of university and it is quite different to studying at school, college or sixth…

  • 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…

  • My top tips for studying at home

    26 April 2020 by Grace
    3 minute read

    Who would have thought our last term would’ve ended like this? It seems like a sci-fi film to me at times. But I hope you’re all keeping safe and trying…

  • Five tips for studying at home

    26 April 2020 by Sifa
    4 minute read

    After two and a half years living independently in different cities and countries from my family, I now find myself having to adjust to studying at home. These are my…

  • Studying with a Specific Learning Difficulty: what you need to know

    10 February 2020 by Megan
    4 minute read

    Hi, I’m Megan, a Masters student diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and Specific Learning Difficulties. Studying with a specific learning difficulty can be daunting, so I wanted to share my experiences…