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Before I applied to the University of York, I was unsure what the day-to-day life and workload of a Biological Sciences student would be like. Was there loads of free time to join every society on my …
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My day starts at what for most students is probably an ungodly hour. However, I’ve always been a morning person and I feel most productive first thing in the day. So the day usually starts at 7.30am …
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There are lots of things that you can get involved in at university beyond your degree course. One of these is joining societies. I have been involved in two throughout my time at university – …
Although very cliché, finding 'your people' is probably one of the most important things at uni. This can be through your college, your course, a society or club; it's the only time in your life when …
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When I left school, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I left behind a series of extracurricular activities I had dedicated my life to. I finished high school as captain and MVP (Most Valuable Player) of …
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After having a gap year and experiencing the media sector, I was very excited to get back to my studies as a postgraduate. I was looking forward to being in a new city and new university, and meeting …
