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Tag: support

  • 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…

  • Reflecting on 3 amazing years at York

    24 June 2020 by Abi
    3 minute read

    Why I love York Campus The University of York was the first university I visited as a small 18-year-old, and I have loved it ever since. The campus feels so…

  • Why I love York and studying Biomed here

    24 June 2020 by Amy
    4 minute read

    Favourite thing about studying in the Department of Biology?   I could spend hours listing the many, many reasons I love studying in the Biology Department: the great facilities, the fantastic…

  • Planning your career and building your C.V.

    6 March 2020 by Hari
    2 minute read

    Whatever year of study you may be in, it’s important to begin planning for your career early. If you try to build your C.V. early on then it takes the…

  • Why I chose York for my PhD

    5 March 2020 by Taryn
    2 minute read

    I did my undergraduate degree, my Masters degree and now my PhD at York. In all honesty, I originally chose to study here on a bit of a whim. It…

  • 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…

  • How to find a family-like support network away from home

    How to find a family-like support network away from home

    27 February 2020 by Sifa
    3 minute read

    At times, university can be stressful or overwhelming. When that happens, you, like me, may want someone other than a fellow student to talk to and support you through whatever’s…

  • My three favourite things about being a York Management School student

    23 February 2020 by Katy
    3 minute read

    Let’s start at the beginning shall we? Staff care so much My absolute FAVOURITE thing, and what you should DEFINITELY be looking forward to most about joining the Management School…

  • Campus life and thoughts after 5 months living here

    18 February 2020 by Marta
    3 minute read

    Midterm. Ring of an alarm. The last five of them have been snoozed even though your practical starts in 30 minutes, so this time you have to get up. All…

  • 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…