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Tag: support

  • UG and PG study in the School for Business and Society

    24 February 2023 by Abi
    2 minute read

    At the start of this year, I was in my final year of undergrad study and looking for a Masters course that could help me focus on HR. I had…

  • My favourite wheelchair accessible places in York!

    16 December 2022 by Sofia
    3 minute read

    As anyone who has lived in or visited York knows, this beautiful city is OLD – Ancient Rome old! So, many features have been preserved for historical significance. This unfortunately…

  • My Experience as a Disabled Student

    15 December 2022 by Martha
    6 minute read

    Hi, I’m Martha. I’m a third-year History student with Autism and ADHD. University is a challenge for anyone, but for a disabled student like myself, it can be a whole…

  • Navigating Mental Health on the Twisting Road to University

    7 March 2022 by Jodie
    6 minute read

    When I think back to receiving my offer for the University of York, and how I was feeling at the time, I remember a blur of emotions. Mainly it was…

  • A week in the life of a Sociology student

    20 February 2022 by Quratulaien
    4 minute read

    I’m Quratulaien, and I’m a third-year Sociology student at the University of York. I wrote this blog post for students who want to know the general day-to-day life of a…

  • Student support – support for LGBTQ+ students

    24 January 2022 by Stevie
    3 minute read

    We are all aware of the famous saying; small fish in a big pond. When you first go to university, it can absolutely feel that way too. For LGBTQ+ students,…

  • 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.

  • Student Buddying Scheme: helping you settle into uni

    15 December 2021 by Raneem
    3 minute read

    What is the Student Buddying Scheme? The Student Buddying Scheme is a scheme where the University pairs new students with current students. Starting university is a new process for many…

  • Managing your money: student budgeting

    6 December 2021 by Sophie
    4 minute read

    Hi there! My name is Sophie, and I’m a final-year English and Related Literature student here at York. I love the city as there’s so much to experience: beautiful bookshops,…

  • Making Time for You: Mindfulness Strategies to De-stress

    4 December 2021 by Quinn
    4 minute read

    First year international student Quinn tells us his mindfullness strategies and gives us advice on how we can de-stress at university.

  • Finding and Being ‘Me’ at York – Disabled, Working Class and Proud

    30 June 2021 by Caitlyn
    6 minute read

    As I write this, I have just finished my third and final year of my History degree at York. When reflecting on my time here, and how I’ve changed since…

  • Disability support at York

    30 June 2021 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    An introduction to me Hello, I am Chloe and I have just finished my third year studying English Language and Linguistics at the University of York. In this blog I…