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by Kaylyn
I am a MSci Natural Sciences student who specialises in Physics - I did the Chemistry, Maths, and Physics (CMP) pathway for those interested. I'm doing a ‘Science Communication’ work placement at a …
Continue Reading about Work placement expectations and first impressions →
by Iona
Hi everyone! I'm Iona, and I study Social and Political Sciences with Philosophy at York. I'm now on my placement year at GSK. I've been working in the Communications and Government Affairs (CGA) …
Continue Reading about Reflections on placement life at York: five months in →
by Vivek
Hi, I'm Vivek! I'm in the second year of my Computer Science degree. Today, I want to share with you my experience of the ETAS Excellent in Computer Science Scholarship, and why I think you should …
by Emma
While many of my course mates were looking for their year-abroad opportunities, a year in another country wasn't an easy option for me. I needed a break from academic life, and I felt very unsure …
Continue Reading about Is a Linguistics placement year for you? →
by Anjali
Hi! I’m Anjali and I’m currently on a 3-month summer internship with Auto Trader as a Business Development Intern in Manchester. I’m studying Politics, Philosophy and Economics here at York. Although …
Continue Reading about My Summer Internship – what I’ve learned so far →
by Emma
The idea of a year in industry or a placement year can be a daunting prospect. So hopefully, this blog will go some way to make you feel better about the process whether you are a first-year just …
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