As I write this, I have just finished my third and final year of my History degree at York. When reflecting on my time here, and how I’ve changed since my first day at university, one of the most notable changes is how I now define and describe myself. I I feel a sense of … Continue reading Finding and Being ‘Me’ at York – Disabled, Working Class and Proud
Before you go Check out your options A lot of courses at York have part-time or online study options for postgraduates. These are well worth investigating to find the best one for you. I decided to take the two-year part-time option for my MSc so I could manage my workload without damaging my health. It’s … Continue reading Postgraduate Study with an Invisible Disability
I’ve had migraines my whole life. But when I was 14, these migraines went from once or twice a year to every single day. I’ve tried several medications, doctors, MRI’s and have been diagnosed and misdiagnosed. But still, 4 years later, I am suffering from this chronic illness. This made A levels a really difficult … Continue reading Being at university with a chronic illness
