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Tag: why I chose York

  • A chat with third year Social Work student, Kashi

    22 January 2022 by Kashi
    3 minute read

    When I was 18, I started volunteering in refugee camps in Calais, first as a volunteer, and then later as a coordinator for one of the charities there. Towards the…

  • Meet Social Work student, Ryan

    21 January 2022 by Ryan
    3 minute read

    From a young age in secondary school, I knew that I wanted to work with young people as I loved seeing my younger family members. This passion developed throughout my…

  • My experience as a Social Work student

    19 January 2022 by Charlotte
    2 minute read

    I have always been the type of person to care about those around me and always wanted a career where I could help people to improve themselves and/or the situation…

  • A chat with Social Work student, Helen

    18 January 2022 by Helen
    4 minute read

    It took some time for me to realise that I wanted to pursue a profession in social work. All of the qualities and values that I admire are at the…

  • Meet 4th Year Social Work student, Lucy

    17 January 2022 by Lucy
    5 minute read

    Once I recognised the broad field of work that social work offers, I was so intrigued. Knowing that I could go into a career that would identify where my strengths…

  • Choosing a university: an international student’s guide

    4 August 2021 by Mi Chelle
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Choosing York 📚🎓

    28 June 2021 by Ciya
    2 minute read

    Selecting the right course to study I have always being very interested and excited to attend university, to learn more about my favourite subject – Politics. Choosing York was an…

  • What does the City of York have to offer?

    11 May 2021 by Tim
    3 minute read

    Choosing which university to join involves more than researching the university itself. As you’ll likely be living in that city for 3 or more years, a crucial part of deciding…

  • From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York

    20 April 2021 by Hannah
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a second year Interactive Media student. I am also the first person in my family to go to University. When I was…

  • Why I chose York

    20 April 2021 by Katherine
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Katherine, a 2nd-Year Psychology student, and I’m part of Vanbrugh College. I am from Newcastle so, although not a massive distance from York by train, moving away from…

  • Why York?

    20 April 2021 by George
    3 minute read

    The two main reasons I chose the University of York are the academic reputation and the college system. As a member of the Russell Group, the University has a great…

  • Why did I choose York?

    20 April 2021 by Annalisa
    4 minute read

    Hi, my name is Annalisa. I am a third year Biology student at the University and also a student ambassador. I am part of James College and lived on campus…