Tag: working
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POV: Being at uni from a low-income background
Let’s be honest, getting swept up by financial stress at university isn’t uncommon. Being raised by a single mother has made me recognise the value of money from a young…
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To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student
Anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree knows the pain of having to decide between going out with your mates or saving money, and sadly this struggle continues into your…
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Making it work: part-time employment and full-time degrees!
Hi, my name is Sammie. I am in my 4th year at the University of York. I previously studied BSc Environmental Geography for three years, and now I’m engaged in…
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My placement year in a pandemic
I’m Taylor and I am a final year English Language and Linguistics (with placement year) student and I want to share some of the opportunities that are offered as part…
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The F Word: Funding Postgraduate Research
It’s not often something we like to talk about, but it’s an unavoidable fact that starting a PhD doesn’t just require time and effort, but can also be major a…
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Managing a “holiday” and work
Hey everyone, hope you are all well. It’s currently the Easter holidays for us at York, however the word “holiday” always seems to irritate me as it symbolizes peace and…