Hello folks! My name is Fern and I'm an international student from Hong Kong. I'm currently in my second year of a law degree at the University of York. I'm so excited to share my career journey so …
Choosing a university: an international student’s guide
Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It's where you'll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you've got your offers you still have to make the …
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Settling into University: Making the Most of it
You’ve unpacked your room, met your flatmates, and now it’s time to settle into university. After the initial buzz of moving in and Freshers' Week, the reality of university life sets in. The highs of …
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How student societies at York made me feel part of a community
When I set foot in Heathrow Airport for the very first time in September 2018, I was down with a terrible sore throat and a cough. And even though I had my parents with me, I was terrified and …
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My Experience of Student Societies
I’m sure you will have heard it many times before, but university really does give you the chance to find yourself and meet your people. The way I did that was through joining a range of societies and …
Can I get a part-time job at university?
When you arrive at University your first thoughts might not be about securing a part-time job, and if it is you might not know where to look, who to contact or what are the best jobs to get. A great …
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