Arriving in York (or in the UK in general) as an international student can be an overwhelming and stressful experience. New country, city, university, people…it can be a lot to take in. When I first moved to York in my first year, it was in fact my very first time in the UK. It felt … Continue reading University tips to help you settle in as an international student in York
Choosing a university can seem like an incredibly daunting task. It’s where you’ll be spending the next few years of your life. And even after you’ve got your offers you still have to make the all-important decision to choose one of them.
I applied to university after receiving my A-Level results, during my gap year. I wanted to give myself more time to work on my applications without revising for exams. Applying to university as an international student, meant that I looked to study in various places such as Singapore, Hong Kong and the UK. It was … Continue reading Applying to university as an international student
Hi, my name is Jan, and I came to study in York in 2020. Even though it was a difficult year to become a university student and move away from home (even abroad in my case!), I’ve still managed to settle in very well, thanks to the unique way the University of York works. Here … Continue reading Settling in and making friends (even in 2020)
Sometimes, no matter how hard you study, you don’t score the grades you were hoping for. The grades you were predicted by the school board. The grades that were supposed to get you into the university of your dreams. But now, being a second-year student at the very university I was almost rejected from, I … Continue reading Going through Clearing: why your past doesn’t define you
Clearing is a good opportunity to find which university or course suits you best. I was fortunate that through clearing, I was able to study my favourite course at my dream university. Here are my three tips for clearing! 1. Research your options It’s important to find the right university for you. So, reading student … Continue reading Three Tips for Clearing
When I set foot in Heathrow Airport for the very first time in September 2018, I was down with a terrible sore throat and a cough. And even though I had my parents with me, I was terrified and anxious. After they dropped me off in my room at Alcuin College, hugged and said their … Continue reading How student societies at York made me feel part of a community
One and a half years ago, I started on a path that I was unsure of where it might take me: my application to the Chevening Scholarship. How would I secure a place in such a competitive scholarship? What was possible for me to achieve? How would it be possible (by using only 2000 words … Continue reading My Chevening Scholarship journey
There are many reasons why applying for a scholarship is a great decision for your future. At York, there are many different scholarships that you can apply for, whether you are an undergraduate, postgraduate taught or postgraduate research student. There are also funding opportunities that are specific to international students. The process of applying makes … Continue reading Reasons why you should apply for a scholarship as an international student
Preparing to study abroad is very exciting. It can also get a bit nerve-racking when adapting to an unfamiliar environment. Here I have some tips, especially for prospective international students, to prepare you for your journey to studying in the UK! Accommodation I would really recommend Freshers to apply for on-campus accommodation. For Freshers, living … Continue reading How to prepare for studying in the UK as an international student
