Moving away to university is a big life change, but one you should definitely be excited about. It’s a chance to study something you love, surrounded by other students just like you, as well as intellectuals conducting innovative research into a variety of different things. Or it’s an opportunity to get a degree that will … Continue reading Four things to look forward to about studying languages at York
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3 things to look forward to about Chemistry at York
Hi there, I’m Jenny. Last time I told you about a day in my life. Today, I’ve got some of the highlights of being a Chemistry student. Demonstrators Demonstrators are heroes in blue lab coats. They are PhD students who brief us before labs and help us if anything goes wrong. Most of them are … Continue reading 3 things to look forward to about Chemistry at York
5 things to look forward to about studying Social Policy at York
Innovative modules and assignments The great thing about studying Social Policy at York is the innovative modules we get to do! Imagine one minute you’re working with prisoners at HMP Buckley Hall and the next, you’re playing the role of Secretary of State for Health trying to get funding from the Treasury for your latest … Continue reading 5 things to look forward to about studying Social Policy at York
Things to look forward to about Education at York
Atmosphere The first thing I noticed about Education was the welcoming atmosphere. Soon after I started the lecturers arranged a mixer night for students across all three years. We all had a brilliant time! We were given a chance to ask any questions and get to know each other in a relaxed setting. Of course, … Continue reading Things to look forward to about Education at York
Things to look forward to about Law at York
The diversity of Student Law Firms I’ll be the first to admit, it‘s quite daunting thinking about working with a group of people you’ve never met. That was certainly the view I had when walking into my first Problem Based Learning (PBL) session. My opinion quickly changed once I began to speak to my peers. … Continue reading Things to look forward to about Law at York
My three favourite things about being a York Management School student
Let’s start at the beginning shall we? Staff care so much My absolute FAVOURITE thing, and what you should DEFINITELY be looking forward to most about joining the Management School is the quality of the lecturers/tutors/supervisors. I’ve got to know several members of academic staff throughout my time at uni. Hand on heart I can … Continue reading My three favourite things about being a York Management School student
Five things look forward to about Midwifery at York
Placements One of the best things about Midwifery at York is that, within a few weeks, you are out on placement putting theory into practice. You’ll be testing urine for protein and infection markers, checking blood pressure, learning how to work out a baby’s positions in the uterus and learning how to listen to the … Continue reading Five things look forward to about Midwifery at York
3 things to look forward to about Sociology at York
Sociology at York is ranked number 1 for research in the UK. Staff are very proud of this fact and it will feel like a mantra by the end of your degree, but they should be proud! Our community has so many strengths that make it such a great place to study. Here are three … Continue reading 3 things to look forward to about Sociology at York
3 Things to Look Forward to about Education at York
The staff I think the most important thing about any university is the staff. The staff within Education at York are second to none! They are all experienced in their field of study and have had very successful careers within the Education sector before lecturing at the university. This means the lectures are taught by … Continue reading 3 Things to Look Forward to about Education at York
3 things to look forward to about Philosophy at York
Staff and lecturers The first thing to look forward to is how friendly everyone is. From my experience, I think that the staff definitely understand that Philosophy can be quite a demanding and a tricky subject (especially for someone who has never done it before university). Particularly in first year, everyone covers the same modules … Continue reading 3 things to look forward to about Philosophy at York