{"id":34258,"date":"2025-12-08T14:44:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T14:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=34258"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:42:51","slug":"what-ive-learned-studying-digital-media-and-culture-at-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2025\/12\/08\/what-ive-learned-studying-digital-media-and-culture-at-york\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Media and Culture at York: A Journey of Reflection, Multicultural Encounters, and Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing to study MA Digital Media and Culture<\/a> at the University of York has been more than an academic journey for me. It has been a process of reshaping my worldview, my capabilities, and my understanding of myself. I’m going to tell you what I’ve learned studying Digital Media and Culture.<\/p>\n

What I’ve learned in Digital Media and Culture<\/h2>\n

Over the past year, I gained not only theoretical knowledge, but also a way of thinking that helps me interpret the relationships between people and technology, culture and society in the digital age. For anyone who hopes to build professional skills in the digital world and explore future possibilities, this course will help you do that!<\/p>\n

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Being brave and embracing challenges<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In 2024, I stepped out of my comfort zone and came to a completely unfamiliar country. Beyond challenges in language, culture, academic atmosphere, and learning approach, I was most curious about a few questions: What exactly do we study in Digital Media and Culture? Is it difficult? What are the teachers like? Is York a good place to live? Can I find a job after graduation?<\/em><\/p>\n

Within a few weeks, I was certain that I made the right decision. Everything that happened exceeded my expectations. I have met humorous, kind and knowledgeable teachers. I have made friends from diverse backgrounds. Perhaps most importantly, I have completed the first truly self-driven research paper in my life and secured a job after graduation. I feel grateful for the choice I made and for everything York has given me.<\/p>\n

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A warm and open academic community<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Digital Media and Culture sits within the School of Arts and Creative Technologies<\/a>. The environment is relaxed, friendly, and professional. The lecturers are very approachable and listen to bold ideas. They help us develop them into structured research, and offer support inside and outside the classroom. They ask what you want to do in the future, why you chose a topic, and whether you need resources or guidance. At York, you truly feel seen<\/em> and understood<\/em>.<\/p>\n

It’s been fascinating to talk to other students and share their cultural experiences. It’s revealed how digital culture appears in different contexts around the world. Discussions are open, and you are free to pursue topics you\u2019re genuinely interested in. Along the way, your way of seeing the world changes. For me, it’s deeper, more detailed, and more sensitive to patterns and trends.<\/p>\n

Studying Digital Media and Culture: Rethinking digital society<\/strong><\/h3>\n

So, what have I learned studying Digital Media and Culture? We live in a digital society, so the courses are both forward-thinking and closely connected to everyday life. For example:<\/p>\n