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  • Finally approaching the end of third year- Some top tips

    So the end is finally in sight for all third year students here at the university. Numerous questions are flying around including, what are you doing after university? The answer…

  • The Music Society

    The Music Society at the University of York is one of the most popular of its kind. It provides a number of incredibly useful services, and for a membership price of…

  • Freshers Week Survival Guide

    Freshers Week Survival Guide

    Although Fresher’s week can be one of the highlights of your first year at university, it can also be a pretty daunting prospect! Here are a few pearls of wisdom…

  • Living in York!

    Living in York!

    OK, so I hope I’ve shown you why I love the Language and Linguistics Department at York but don’t just take my word for it. We’re ranked 2nd in the UK for world-leading linguistics…

  • Coming Up Next at York…

    Hello! How have your studies been going?! I hope you’re well and have been having a great Easter! It’s almost the start of a new term for me, so I…

  • Best Apps for University of York (as rated by me)

    Apps can change your life at uni, freeing time and actually reminding you to do things (which seems to be my problem). I’m writing this as an Apple user, but…

  • How to make the most of your visit day at the University of York.

    Going to a general open day or a post offer visit day at the York Language and Linguistic department is the best way to see what this university has to…

  • English Lit March 2016

    Right so you know how great the English Department at York is by now; you’ve probably been on a visit day and all the statistics will have been tattooed onto…

  • It’s not just about the degree!

    It’s not just about the degree!

    The main reason many of you will be choosing to attend York is to study for a degree from a top class university (which of course is a very valid…

  • What people ask me on open days

    As I write this I have just finished confirming my module choices for my final year. Yep, time goes that fast. It doesn’t feel like a year and a half…

  • How and why I chose York!

    Hey everyone! Well, that’s another term at York done for me here. It’s certainly been busy and hectic, but incredibly rewarding. How have things been going for you? In this…

  • A few Environment FAQs…

    A few Environment FAQs…

    What is a typical week like? In my first year, I typically had between 10 and 15 contact hours, spread evenly across the week. These consisted of lectures, tutorials, field…