Student Voices

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Tag: why I chose York

  • My internship at CoSTAR Live Lab

    My internship at CoSTAR Live Lab

    Hello everyone! My name is Emily and I am a student on the Bsc Interactive Media course in the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. My blog shares an insight…

  • My First Semester Studying Music and Sound Recording at York

    My First Semester Studying Music and Sound Recording at York

    Hi there, I’m Alex, a first-year Music and Sound Recording student at University of York. Feel free to check out my blog post, if you’d like to get a better…

  • BSc Film and Television Production: Reflecting on my first semester

    BSc Film and Television Production: Reflecting on my first semester

    Why I chose York My name is Nicole, and I am going to tell you about my first semester studying BSc Film and Television Production at York. I’ve known for…

  • What it’s like to study a history MA at York

    Hi, I’m Grace! I study MA Renaissance and Early Modern Studies and I love it here. As someone from York, I’m uniquely placed to tell you all about the city…

  • A cycle friendly city and campus

    Since campus is only a short way away from the city centre, cycling is the perfect way to get around and York is definitely one of the most cycle friendly…

  • Joining University after a Gap Year

    Joining University after a Gap Year

    Hi! My name is Rosie (she/her), and I am a second-year undergraduate studying English at the University of York! I was a bit anxious about joining university after taking a…

  • Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life

    Why York: the best of both worlds for campus and city life

    By a Second-Year Business and Management Student When I began searching for universities, I sought more than just a degree. As a prospective Business and Management student, I sought the…

  • My experience with the Realising Opportunities programme

    My Realising Opportunities Experience! In this short blog, I will be discussing why I believe participating in the Realising Opportunities programme had a huge impact in my journey through my…

  • York Law School: What I’ve Learned Beyond the Classroom

    Hi everyone, My name is Fern Wong, and I’m currently a second-year law student at York, specialising in health care law. When I first arrived at York, I didn’t fully…

  • Societies to College Sport: Student Leadership Opportunities at York

    Uni is about so much more than lectures, deadlines, and working your way through an ever-growing reading list. For me, some of the most valuable things I’ve gained at York…

  • Debunking Myths About York

    A student perspective on the most common misconceptions about the University of York. Myth: University of York is posh Despite the stereotypical aesthetic of overcoats and scarves, the people in…

  • Navigating starting University after a Gap Year

    I think there’s sometimes an assumption that taking a gap year makes the eventual move to university ‘easier’. However, I believe that it’s a transition that comes with challenges whatever…