Student Voices

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Tag: support

  • Student support at the University of York

    Making the transition from school to university can be very daunting. But the University of York ensures that there are lots of different student support networks in place for students.…

  • My experiences of Disability and LGBTQ+ at York

    Hi I’m Rowan! I’m a second year Biochemistry student at the University of York. At university, I am the Disabled Students’ Officer and part of the LGBTQ+ network. I’m here…

  • Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability

    Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best…

  • Top Tips for Postgraduate Students 

    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?

    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

    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

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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…