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Tag: work experience

  • ETAS Scholarship – my experience

    31 January 2023 by Vivek
    5 minute read

    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,…

  • Is a Linguistics placement year for you?

    23 January 2023 by Emma
    3 minute read

    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,…

  • My summer internship – what I’ve learned so far

    1 August 2022 by Anjali
    4 minute read

    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.…

  • My Pre-Placement Thoughts

    19 July 2022 by Emma
    2 minute read

    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…

  • Being an intern games designer at Criterion Games

    24 May 2022 by Jade
    3 minute read

    We asked Interactive Media student Jade about their degree, gaining work placement experience and the day-to-day life of a games designer. Why did you decide to do a placement? Working…

  • A week in the life of an aspiring forensic psychologist

    26 February 2022 by Lauren
    4 minute read

    In my blog I hope to inform prospective students hoping to go into Forensic Psychology/other relevant disciplines what to expect in a typical week: with a few social activities mixed…

  • Kyle’s work placement experience in IT solutions

    25 February 2022 by Kyle
    2 minute read

    Interactive Media student Kyle discusses the benefits of taking part in a work placement in the IT solutions industry. Why did you decide to do a placement? I wanted to…

  • A Week in the life of a student midwife

    25 February 2022 by Rowan
    5 minute read

    Hello! My name is Rowan (she/her), and I’m a 2nd-Year student midwife at the University of York. Being a part of the University has given me so many opportunities, both…

  • Ella’s placement experience at The Walt Disney Company

    24 February 2022 by Ella
    1 minute read

    Interactive Media student Ella tells us about her work placement as a Creative Campaigns and Production Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did you decide to do a placement?…

  • 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…

  • Business of the Creative Industries – Industry links

    9 January 2022 by Meg
    4 minute read

    While university itself can be a daunting experience, many may already be worrying about what comes after as they leave education and enter unknown territory…the workplace! Fears about getting a…

  • My Year in Industry… at a Small Company

    9 January 2022 by Vinnie
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Vinnie, I study Social and Political Sciences, and I did a Year in Industry. I would love to tell you about my work placement, and whether you should…