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  • Choosing York for Stem Subjects

    20 April 2021 by Daniel
    4 minute read

    About Me Hello! I am Daniel and I am a third year student currently studying Physics with Theoretical Physics at the University of York. I was the first in my…

  • The reasons why I chose York

    31 March 2021 by Maisie
    4 minute read

    Campus West and Campus East The reason why I became interested in the University of York is because it has two impressive campuses. Both Campus West and East offer alternative…

  • Moving from London to York

    17 March 2021 by Samantha
    4 minute read

    Moving away from home can be a daunting situation, especially when you find yourself moving over 200 miles away from home! But now, in my third year, York has become…

  • Studying a Biology Masters at York: What to Look Forward To

    3 February 2021 by Joe
    3 minute read

    Hi, my name is Joe. I chose to study MSc Biodiversity, Ecology and Ecosystems at York, and I never looked back. A little over a year ago, I faced an…

  • Why I chose to study a Biology Masters at York

    3 February 2021 by Emily
    3 minute read

    I first chose to study at York in 2017 and I have absolutely loved every minute here since. One of the things that drew me to study at York was…

  • Stuck between two options: York, and Oxford

    21 October 2020 by Ethan
    4 minute read

    When I was applying for uni it took me a long time to make up my mind of where I wanted to go. It was not an easy choice and…

  • Choosing York over Cambridge

    20 October 2020 by Cara
    3 minute read

    For a long time, Cambridge was my dream university.  From a young age, I wanted to go there to study and so naturally, I applied in October 2018. I also applied…

  • Why I chose York (over Oxbridge)

    19 October 2020 by Annissa
    3 minute read

    I first applied to university in 2017 and again in 2018 during my gap year. Both of these times I applied to the University of York and also Oxford University.…

  • Vlog: Why I chose York

    14 July 2020 by Faye
    1 minute read

    BSc (Hons) Biology student Faye explains why she chose the University of York. More why I chose York student stories.

  • Studying in the Department of Biology, an International Student perspective!

    8 July 2020 by Louisa
    3 minute read

    Why I chose York I chose York because it was one of the top destinations for Biological Sciences in the UK. Besides that, the University of York is also part…

  • Reflecting on 3 amazing years at York

    24 June 2020 by Abi
    3 minute read

    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…

  • Postgraduate study with a seven year gap in education

    Postgraduate study with a seven year gap in education

    24 March 2020 by Jane
    3 minute read

    What’s it like to be a postgraduate? In all honesty, if I had to sum up being a postgraduate in one word, it would be amazing. But before I go…