{"id":5391,"date":"2019-12-09T13:17:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-09T13:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=5391"},"modified":"2019-12-04T13:18:32","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T13:18:32","slug":"why-i-chose-york-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2019\/12\/09\/why-i-chose-york-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Chose York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The College System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before starting at uni I was worried about living away from home in university halls and having to live more independently. The college system really helped me to settle in and form friendships straight away during Freshers\u2019 Week. This sense of college community and support was one of the reasons why I chose York. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was also attracted by the idea of catered accommodation. This meant that I didn\u2019t have to worry about cooking or shopping during the week when I was busy with lectures. But it still gave me the freedom at weekends to cook with my friends or eat out in town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Campus Wildlife<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"179\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/1.png?resize=179%2C320\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/1.png?w=179&amp;ssl=1 179w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/1.png?resize=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><figcaption>A nosy goose in James College!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When I first visited the University of York, I loved the amount of greenery and nature on campus with its pretty trees, flowers and wildlife. Being a Biology student, and having grown up in the countryside, this really made me feel at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"179\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/5.png?resize=179%2C320\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/5.png?w=179&amp;ssl=1 179w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/5.png?resize=168%2C300&amp;ssl=1 168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><figcaption>The view from my window on move-in day<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During my first year whilst living in campus accommodation, I loved being able to look out of my bedroom window and see the geese, ducks, squirrels and baby rabbits outside, as well as watch the seasons change through the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also really enjoyed taking relaxing walks around campus. Especially during the Spring to see the super cute goslings, ducklings and moorhen chicks. A great way to take a break from revision!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"243\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/3.jpg?resize=243%2C320\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/3.jpg?w=243&amp;ssl=1 243w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/3.jpg?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 243px) 100vw, 243px\" \/><figcaption>York Minster<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I have found York to be a really vibrant and friendly city, which I really enjoy exploring during my spare time. It is a very historic city, with lots of interesting museums and landmarks such as Clifford\u2019s tower, and the stunning York Minster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/4.jpg?resize=242%2C320\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/4.jpg?w=242&amp;ssl=1 242w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/4.jpg?resize=227%2C300&amp;ssl=1 227w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><figcaption>Pretty Christmas lights in the city centre<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As well as the regular shops and restaurants, York is full of unique independents and hidden gems. With loads of different events and festivals taking place throughout the year, there is always something to do! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before applying to uni, York seemed like the perfect city for me to live in \u2013 not too big and daunting, but with lots going on to keep me entertained!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Societies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/6.jpg?resize=320%2C236\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/6.jpg?w=320&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/6.jpg?resize=300%2C221&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/><figcaption>The lake on Campus West<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When applying to study at York I was attracted by the vast amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/yusu.org\/student-life\/clubs-and-socs\">student-led societies<\/a> on offer. 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