Tag: volunteering
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How to settle into university if you’re struggling
Getting used to living in a whole new place where you don’t really know anyone is difficult at the best of times. However, due to a variety of circumstances, you…
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Why I chose York (from the perspective of an international English Literature student)
Hi there! I’m Mi Chelle, a second year student from Malaysia studying English and Related Literature. Applying to university can be a stressful process. Even after you’ve received offers from…
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A day in the life of an Education student
Morning A typical day in my life at York starts with my Monday morning Educational Research Methods lecture, in which we are taught how to analyse data through gaining an…
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A Week in the Life of a Music student
Hi I’m Megan! I’m a third year Music student at the University of York. I’ve absolutely loved my time here and my overall experience has been hugely varied from learning…
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What I will miss most about Study Abroad in South Africa
“What’s the worst thing about going on Study Abroad?” – a question asked at my pre-departure workshop, which was over a year ago now. The only answer the returnee could…
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The second semester – Study Abroad – Back to South Africa
It’s definitely a weird one. After enjoying a Christmas at home in the UK, travelling back to South Africa, for the second semester of my Study Abroad, was a completely…
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Societies: all or nothing?
Kayaking, Italian, Amnesty International, York Anti-Trafficking Student Group, Christian Union, York Model United Nations….. Woah woah woah! Slow down! There’s too much to choose from. You can get involved in…
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Getting Involved and running in Student Elections
Hello again! Today I wanted to talk about something that has been taking up a considerable amount of my time at the moment, and that is me running in the…
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5 Ways To Gain Employable Skills at University
The end goal of university for most people is a good job and career. Employers are not only looking for graduates with good grades, but work experience and transferable skills…
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Busy busy busy, how can you make the most of extracurricular activities?
I am the biggest believer in productivity and snapping up every opportunity that comes my way. In my first year I said yes to so many things and I’ve made…
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Volunteering in Africa
As the winter chill hits England hard, I want to cast all your minds to the warmth of the summer months, and how you can spend these few months of…
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In the words of Rihanna, “Work, work, work, work, work..”
There are loads of opportunities to be involved in something at university; I hope you’ve gained a small insight of that from these blogs and the things I get up to…