{"id":14047,"date":"2024-02-28T09:28:21","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T09:28:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=14047"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:15:34","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T09:15:34","slug":"three-things-to-look-forward-to-as-a-social-media-management-student-at-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2024\/02\/28\/three-things-to-look-forward-to-as-a-social-media-management-student-at-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Three things to look forward to as a Social Media and Management student at the University of York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hello!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My name is Sydney Sherman and in this blog, I will be sharing three things to look forward to as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/study\/postgraduate-taught\/courses\/msc-social-media-and-management\/\">Social Media and Management<\/a> student at York! As an international student from the States, I have a unique perspective on what it is like to be a student here, and I look forward to sharing that with you!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>The International Experience<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">One of the first things you will notice as a Social Media and Management student is the array of international students from around the world.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During one of my first days on campus, for a scavenger hunt within the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/sociology\/\">Department of Sociology<\/a>, I was grouped with a student from Nigeria, one from Oman, and two from the north and south of China. While there was a bit of a language barrier, it did not stop us from working together to find all the pieces of the puzzle and come in second place in the competition. Following this activity, we remained friends and even decided to work together on a group project later in the semester.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0057.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0057-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14054\" style=\"width:454px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0057.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0057.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0057.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0057.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Department of Sociology Scavenger Hunt, 2023<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the semester, there were many opportunities to interact with other international students. Learning about different customs, celebrating new holidays, and eating food that I may not have otherwise tried before. This also was an opportunity for me to share my own customs and culture, even putting on a mini Thanksgiving with my new friends and housemates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0058.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0058-1024x753.jpg?resize=1024%2C753&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14056\" style=\"width:448px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0058.jpg?resize=1024%2C753&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0058.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0058.jpg?resize=768%2C565&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0058.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Thanksgiving 2023<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While at times challenging, due to the language and cultural barrier, this has been a unique opportunity for me to interact with people who I may have not interacted with before. I&#8217;ve created bonds and friendships that I will cherish for a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Incredible Faculty &amp; Staff<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The second thing you can look forward to as a Social Media and Management student is the incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/sociology\/our-staff\/\">staff<\/a> within the department.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From skills lecturers to seasoned professors, there is no end to the support you will receive.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0060.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0060.jpg?resize=728%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14057\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:450px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0060.jpg?w=728&amp;ssl=1 728w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0060.jpg?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you have a question about the assessment (of which you will have many) or just need someone to talk to, there is always someone who can help.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During my first examination period, I was incredibly nervous and overwhelmed with the amount of work we had to do. Additionally, as an international student, I had no prior experience with the UK standards of writing, let alone a Masters level paper at a Russell Group University.&nbsp;Thankfully, with the support of my skills lecturer, as well as a few members of the faculty, I was able to get all of my questions answered and feel more comfortable and confident about the work moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every day, I am taken aback by the knowledge and dedication that my teachers have, and I look forward to seeing them in both lectures and seminars.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>Views &amp; Facilities<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Last (but certainly not least) are the views and facilities!<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As a Social Media and Management student, you will be based out of the Department of Sociology on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.ac.uk\/campus-investment\/completed-projects\/campuseastdevelopment\/\">Campus East<\/a>.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to the scenic views of the lake and ponds, you will have access to a range of facilities, from the Piazza Starbucks to the Department itself.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0062.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0062-1024x769.jpg?resize=1024%2C769&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14059\" style=\"width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0062.jpg?resize=1024%2C769&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0062.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0062.jpg?resize=768%2C577&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0062.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>View of Piazza Building from The Ron Cooke Hub<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Campus East offers a variety of places to study and eat and is walking distance to the Greggs, Nisa Local, Papa Johns, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unityhealth.info\/\">Unity Health<\/a> \u2013 for all of your health and wellbeing needs!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0063.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"723\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0063.jpg?resize=723%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14060\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:456px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0063.jpg?w=723&amp;ssl=1 723w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0063.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 723px) 100vw, 723px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>The Ron Cooke Hub on Campus East<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Additionally, as a student at York, you will have the chance to see incredible views in the local surrounding area.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From York Minster and the Old City Walls to the Shambles and the river Ouse. There is no end to what you can do and see in this charming city! One of my personal favorites is to grab a coffee from a local cafe and walk along the River Ouse (when the weather allows!)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0064.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"14064\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0064.jpg?resize=720%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0064.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0064.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">York Minster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0066.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"14061\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0066.jpg?resize=720%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0066.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0066.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">River Ouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0067.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"724\" height=\"960\" data-id=\"14063\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0067.jpg?resize=724%2C960&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0067.jpg?w=724&amp;ssl=1 724w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/02\/IMG_0067.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Shambles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultimately, what you do and what you see will be up to you. But take it from me, the year goes by fast; you will want to make the most of your time as a Social Media and Management student at York.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello! My name is Sydney Sherman. I am an international student from the States getting a Masters degree in Social Media &amp; Management at the University of York. A bit about me, I love to watch television and film (especially in a genre I have not seen before), I love to try new foods, and I might be the one person from San Diego who does not know how to surf. In terms of Social Media &amp; Management and why I chose this course, I am passionate about all things social media, and specifically interested to learn more about how social media and the various platforms have an impact on our collective psyche. With one semester down and another to go (As well as my dissertation) I am excited to see where this journey goes and to continue my experience at the University of York. In this post, I will describe three things you can look forward to as a Social Media &amp; Management student, and why you should be excited to continue your academic journey here in York!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[852,665,64,8],"tags":[23,1283,659],"class_list":["post-14047","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-international-students","category-pgt","category-sociology","category-study","tag-postgraduate","tag-social-media","tag-sociology"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized 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