Now you have got your offer to do a Masters degree at the University of York, what can you look forward to? You might be finishing your undergraduate degree, or coming back to academia after a break of however many years. Whatever the case, there are lots of things you can look forward to about … Continue reading Three reasons to look forward to starting your Masters at York
Hey, my name’s Alex (he/him). I’m in the first year of my PhD. In this post, I’ll share with you 5 tips for looking after your mental health as a student. Make time for the things that are important to you Whilst it goes without saying that your degree is a big priority, it’s also … Continue reading Tips for maintaining your mental health as a student
Studying for a Masters is a rewarding experience for international students. You‘re going to study in a completely different culture and also meet friends from different part of the world. However, you may be worried that you’ll experience workload pressure and worries about living in a new environment. Here are some tips for how to … Continue reading How to prepare for your Masters
Although I have loved all four years of my university education in the UK, part of me has always been curious about studying abroad. When I received an email in February about an opportunity to participate in a two-week International Study Centre (ISC) to India, I jumped at the opportunity to apply. ISCs are open … Continue reading Studying Abroad as a Postgrad: My Experience in India
I have always loved studying: it was the one area where I could easily succeed and earn heaps of attention and praise. The idea of being in school forever sounded so idyllic to me. After my BA, I yearned every year to go back for postgraduate studies. But once I started my MA as a … Continue reading You can make it as a mature student
I am a second year PhD research student within the Sociology department at York, as well as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA). I have taught across two undergraduate modules since the first year of my PhD. So, what is involved when teaching alongside your postgraduate studies, and what may be useful to know? The aim … Continue reading Teaching alongside my Postgraduate Studies
Happily settled into my postgraduate programme as I am now, I do recall the period of my applications as a distinctly overwhelming time. The problem may have seemed on the surface to be one of plenty, but the stress of choosing where to do your postgraduate studies and information overload can get very real! Having … Continue reading Choosing where to do your Postgraduate Studies
Anyone who has completed an undergraduate degree knows the pain of having to decide between going out with your mates or saving money, and sadly this struggle continues into your postgraduate degree. However, who says there aren’t loopholes to help you with managing your money as a postgrad? Summer work Most undergrad degrees finish in … Continue reading To spend or not to spend?: Managing your money as a postgraduate student
About me Hi, I’m Maoxun! I’m an international postgraduate student studying Music Education at the University of York. When I started in January 2021, there was a housing shortage both on and off-campus. Despite this, the university managed to provide me with accommodation in Constantine. However, my lectures were on Campus West which I believed … Continue reading My experience of off-campus accommodation in York
It’s another bold step for one of the University’s most recognised publications. Our Postgraduate Prospectus 2022 follows hot on the heels of the UG Prospectus with some pretty sizable changes of its own.
