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All Things Asian: Food and Shopping in York
York is a small city but that doesn’t mean you cannot get your favourite Asian essentials! Here are some of my favourite places to get Asian food and shopping: Hong Kong Restaurant To all the Hong Kong students out there, Upper River Restaurant (上水站) is the one that is not to be missed! Upper River … Continue reading All Things Asian: Food and Shopping in York
Exploring the city of York!
There is so much to do when exploring the city of York, and that can make it tricky to decide where to start. It’s a place that I genuinely love, and hopefully this jam-packed week plan will give you a few ideas that’ll help you fall in love with the city too! Monday It’s your … Continue reading Exploring the city of York!
A taster of food in York
Whenever I go into York’s city centre, I always pick a place to eat before I leave campus. Why? Because York is a foodie’s paradise, and it’s so easy to get overwhelmed by all the amazing options. From cheap eats to great bakeries to upscale restaurants, there’s food in York for every occasion. The good … Continue reading A taster of food in York
Managing your money: student budgeting
Hi there! My name is Sophie, and I’m a final-year English and Related Literature student here at York. I love the city as there’s so much to experience: beautiful bookshops, vibrant nightlife, and loads of shops and museums to explore. I’ve recently written a blog post about managing your money as a new or returning student; it’s important to have fun and enjoy your time at university, so keeping on top of your finances is essential to reduce stress. I hope you’ll check it out!
How to make home-cooked recipes as a student
Like many students, I came to uni with practically no cooking experience. But I liked home-cooked meals. So over the last few years I have trial-and-errored my way through learning to cook as a student. Here are my best tips and recipes. Shopping tips Cooking requires shopping. But not all shopping is equal. Here’s some … Continue reading How to make home-cooked recipes as a student
My favourite places in York
One of my favourite things about York is that despite it being a smaller city, there’s always something to do! I spend most weekends in the city and never run out of things to see or do. So here are just a few of my favourite places in York: Food & Drink York has a … Continue reading My favourite places in York
First days out in York after lockdown
Like many postgraduates at the University, I moved to York from a different place. In September 2020, I made the decision to move to York and start my MA in Public History. I was lucky as my partner has been here since 2018 doing his BA. This means I have spent a decent amount of … Continue reading First days out in York after lockdown
Life on campus – what’s it really like?
So, what is campus life really like? By now you might have heard some horror stories; you know, the good, the bad and maybe even the ugly. As a first year student, I am here to tell you my experience and how I have found it living on the University’s campus. Location, Location, Location Living … Continue reading Life on campus – what’s it really like?
City life – a student’s guide
Despite its perceived reputation as being a quiet city, York is actually full of life. It is a vibrant city that has lots to offer, particularly for students. With so many hidden gems scattered around the city centre, it’s hard to know where to start! So welcome to your student guide to York, here to … Continue reading City life – a student’s guide