extracurricular activities Archives

How to survive as a mature Archaeology student

Posted by guestblogger on February 21, 2022

Hi! I’m Cath and I’m a 3rd-year archaeology student at the University of York. I wanted to share some things I love about being at university and what life is like for a mature student parent at York! The archaeology department is like a family, and it is looking forward to welcoming you! The staff are knowledgeable, inspirational, and kind, and I have never felt more at home than I do at King’s Manor. My blog will cover some of my favourite things about studying at York, with some information about studying as a parent, while working, and the effect the Covid-19 pandemic had on studying (and how fantastic the department was under the circumstances). I’ll also talk a little about commuting, and what a typical week looks like for me! I hope you’re looking forward to joining us!

Beyond Philosophy: getting involved in extracurricular activities

Posted by Helen Richardson on January 7, 2022

It’s not always easy starting at university, especially when you feel like you don’t fit the profile of a “typical” student. Here’s how taking part in extracurricular activities can really make a difference to your experience. Embracing your background The moment I secured my place at York to study Philosophy felt extremely rewarding. At the … Continue reading Beyond Philosophy: getting involved in extracurricular activities

Social life and activities at Anne Lister College

Posted by guestblogger on December 15, 2021

Second year student Libby tells us about her experience of the activities and events at Anne Lister College at the University of York.

My experience at Halifax College Freshers’ week

Posted by guestblogger on December 3, 2021

Zuzanna, first year Biomedical Sciences student, tells us about her exciting experience of Freshers’ week in Halifax College.

Non-alcoholic activities to do in and around York

Posted by Helen Richardson on July 7, 2021

When you hear the words “university student” one of your first associations will be ‘binge drinking’. Both movies and television have long portrayed uni students to be chaotic, young adults ‘obsessed’ with their newfound freedom to go….WILD. What pop culture fails to take into consideration is that not everyone drinks. But if that’s the case, … Continue reading Non-alcoholic activities to do in and around York

Crash course on the Outdoor Society

Posted by guestblogger on February 24, 2020

One of the many societies that University offers is the Outdoor Society. Every Sunday, the society visits local national parks. These include: The North York Moors, The Yorkshire Dales, The Peak District and The North Pennines. They run two different length walks; the first is a medium walk, approximately 8-10km and includes a lovely pub … Continue reading Crash course on the Outdoor Society

A balancing act: extracurricular activities at university

Posted by guestblogger on February 23, 2020

When I left school, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, I left behind a series of extracurricular activities I had dedicated my life to. I finished high school as captain and MVP (Most Valuable Player) of my volleyball team, a founding member of an online newspaper and editor-in-chief of a printed newspaper. I was also an accomplished pianist … Continue reading A balancing act: extracurricular activities at university

Give It a Go: student societies and how to get involved

Posted by Roberta on February 28, 2017

Hi everyone! As I promised in my previous blog post, I am going to talk about the societies York has to offer to its students. Like that you can all get an insight of what extracurricular activities here look like and you can start planning which societies you should join next year. York has approximately … Continue reading Give It a Go: student societies and how to get involved