{"id":1302,"date":"2016-04-06T14:24:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-06T13:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2018-11-16T16:08:48","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T16:08:48","slug":"top-reasons-love-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2016\/04\/06\/top-reasons-love-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Top reasons to love York"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So I&#8217;ve come home for a while over the Easter break. I&#8217;ve spent quality time with my family, caught up with friends and eaten loads of home cooked food and far too much chocolate!!<\/p>\n<p>But, having been back for a few weeks now, I&#8217;m really missing York and uni life! It&#8217;s got me thinking about why I love studying and living there so much.\u00a0So here&#8217;s a little bit of what I miss: my top reasons for loving York&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Food, food, more food, food, all the food<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Seriously though York has some of the most fabulous places to eat. From student yum in Courtyard on campus, to high tea at Betty&#8217;s or vegan friendly cafes. The choice is vast. If you are any where near as much of a foodie as me you will love it!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1316\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1316\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/12946997_10208903821091795_204974319_o.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1316\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1316\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/12946997_10208903821091795_204974319_o.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"Food glorious food! :D \" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/12946997_10208903821091795_204974319_o.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/12946997_10208903821091795_204974319_o.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/12946997_10208903821091795_204974319_o.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/12946997_10208903821091795_204974319_o.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/12946997_10208903821091795_204974319_o.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food glorious food! \ud83d\ude00<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Culture and history<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>York is an undeniably beautiful place to live and study. The city is full of history. Take a walk on the crumbly city walls, down the wobbly old cobbled streets and through the bustling markets. There is so much to see and do. A visit to the Minster is a must!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1317\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1317\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10290618_10203727282361562_2225390706430560765_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1317\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1317 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10290618_10203727282361562_2225390706430560765_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"10290618_10203727282361562_2225390706430560765_n\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10290618_10203727282361562_2225390706430560765_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10290618_10203727282361562_2225390706430560765_n.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10290618_10203727282361562_2225390706430560765_n.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1317\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clifford&#8217;s Tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Beautiful campus<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Particularly in first year, but also for the rest of your time, you are surrounded by the beautiful campus. It&#8217;s so easy to go and find a lovely peaceful spot to read or to have a bbq by the lake in summer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1319\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1319\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/1390554_10202073781465073_1745374067_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1319\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1319\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/1390554_10202073781465073_1745374067_n.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"Heslington Hall\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1319\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heslington Hall<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Ducklings, baby bunnies, cygnets &#8230;.just generally cute wild life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I adore animals. Living on a campus teeming with waterfowl and all sorts of other wildlife is lovely (even if you do get honked at by the odd grumpy goose \ud83d\ude09 ).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1320\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1320\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10344828_10203735854615863_100299486343899511_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1320\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10344828_10203735854615863_100299486343899511_n.jpg?resize=300%2C300\" alt=\"Goslings in spring time!\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10344828_10203735854615863_100299486343899511_n.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10344828_10203735854615863_100299486343899511_n.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10344828_10203735854615863_100299486343899511_n.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/10344828_10203735854615863_100299486343899511_n.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1320\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Goslings in spring time!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>All the societies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>York has nearly 200 societies and over 60 sports clubs, not including college sports teams. They all have meetings, events and socials. If you can&#8217;t find one you like then all you need to do is get a group together and set up your own!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1321\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/1960113_10203210894852197_1206781456_n.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1321\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1321\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/1960113_10203210894852197_1206781456_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Performing with University Choir\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/1960113_10203210894852197_1206781456_n.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/1960113_10203210894852197_1206781456_n.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/03\/1960113_10203210894852197_1206781456_n.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Performing with University Choir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Friendly atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For me one of the best things about\u00a0York is it&#8217;s friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The Physics staff are really welcoming and supportive. At no point have I been treated differently because of being that little bit older or doing a foundation year. In addition, with academic supervisors, college welfare and the open door team there is a fab network of people there to help if you need it.<\/p>\n<p>Can&#8217;t believe I&#8217;m saying this but, I&#8217;m actually, almost, looking forward to the end of the holidays! If you have any questions about what it&#8217;s like to study and live here, please fire away in the comments below! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So I&#8217;ve come home for a while over the Easter break. I&#8217;ve spent quality time with my family, caught up with friends and eaten loads of home cooked food and far too much chocolate!! But, having been back for a few weeks now, I&#8217;m really missing York and uni life! 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