Joining University This post will give you top tips on how to plan and prepare for your student life at the University of York. This is an incredibly exciting time for you but moving away from home or simply just going to university, can be stressful. Whilst my experience may differ from yours, I have … Continue reading How to plan and prepare for student life at the University of York
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Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…
Hello, my name is Benjamin and I am a 3rd-year Law student from the University of York! In this blog, I will discuss what it is like to start university, budgeting tips, and being away from home. Meeting new people Students are in the same boat when starting university, as they may be nervous about … Continue reading Starting university, budgeting and being away from home…
Dos and Don’t in preparing for uni
Hey everyone! In this blog, I am going to run through the dos and don’ts for preparing for uni! Of course, how and what you prepare will be different for everyone, but I definitely think something can be learnt from my experience. So, grab a beverage and have a giggle at some of the silly … Continue reading Dos and Don’t in preparing for uni
My top tips for settling in
If you’re reading this, I’m going to assume that you’re coming to York in September – yay! Or you’re at least considering it, which is also worth a yay! And if, like me, when I was in your shoes, you might also be a contextual offer holder as well. So that’s a triple yay! But … Continue reading My top tips for settling in
Preparing for university: things to do over the summer
Starting university is an exciting, but also daunting experience. For many the transition to independent learning and living can be quite a scary change. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to use your time productively over the summer to help you prepare. Getting ready to study One thing that you could be doing … Continue reading Preparing for university: things to do over the summer
Preparing to live on campus – what the university and college system has to offer
Moving away from home to live on campus can be really daunting but the university offers plenty of activities to make the transition as smooth and as easy as possible. These different events and opportunities make it really easy to meet like-minded people and I’ve made some really strong friends through them. Freshers’ Week One … Continue reading Preparing to live on campus – what the university and college system has to offer
Confused about clearing? Here’s how to prepare
Thinking about applying through clearing? You’re in great company! Thousands of students, myself included, have successfully gained university places from clearing or adjustment year after year. Just to recap, clearing might be for you if: You’re making a UCAS application after 30 June You don’t have any offers (or any offers that you’d like to … Continue reading Confused about clearing? Here’s how to prepare
Transitioning from school or college to university study
The move from school, sixth form or college to university is one that brings so many changes, and a lot of the time they can be quite scary. From living by yourself to making friends, it can all feel a bit daunting. One of the things I was most concerned about was how studying was … Continue reading Transitioning from school or college to university study
Studying at uni – what’s it like?
Hello! I’m Benjamin, a 3rd year Law student from Vanbrugh College. Studying is an important aspect of university and it is quite different to studying at school, college or sixth form! In this blog, I will talk you through my methods of study, what it is like studying Law, how to prepare for seminars, and … Continue reading Studying at uni – what’s it like?
Financing university
A massive part about coming to university for everyone is the worry of having to manage your finances yourself. It definitely was the biggest thing for me. Coming from a family where nobody had been to university and from an area where not many people even bothered attempting to go, I did not really have … Continue reading Financing university