Hi folks! I’m Aayan, a first year student studying PPE. I’m gonna give you a little insight into what sports are like at York, which ones I take part in, how playing them makes my experience at university better, and how they will for you too. My experience of sport at university First of all, […] The post Sport at york appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

Hi, I’m Lily a third year PPE student who is involved (and LOVES) both college and uni netball. For those who aren’t aware, York is split into colleges. You can compete in different sports against other college teams. I am in Anne Lister College and have played for Lister Kato Netball Club for all three […] The post My Netball Life at York appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

Whatever time of year it is, there’s always something new to try in York… Autumn Autumn is probably when York feels the most ‘York’ – the leaves turn orange, you’ve just settled into your uni work, and every town trip feels like you’ve gone back in time to an old film. Whether you’ve just started […] The post A Year in York appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

Unfortunately, low finances are a key setback that stop many students attending university, but it should not get in your way. Coming from a single-parent household, I am in charge of my own finances at uni, and have had to search for employment and financial support myself. There is lots of support out there, and […] The post A guide to life as a financially independent student appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

I’m Orla, a final year biology student who has returned from a year long placement in the Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI. Read on to learn about why I recommend doing a placement, and how the Department of Biology supports you before, during and after your placement. Employability support in the Department of Biology […] The post Everything you need to know about doing a placement year as a biology student appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

Hi all! My name’s Josh. I'm an Msc Linguistics student at the University of York, with a particular interest in Sociolinguistics & Linguistics Education. I’ve actually come back to university after a couple of years working as an A Level English teacher, so in this blog, I’ll give you an insight into how I’ve found my time at York so far, what it’s like to study Linguistics at one of the best departments in the country for the subject, as well as how the course has already helped me to develop my career and make steps towards continuing to do work I really care about. Let’s dive in! The po ..read more

There’s something truly special about a solo day trip. It’s just you, your thoughts, and the joy of exploring at your own pace. Last weekend, I hopped on a train to Harrogate to visit their Christmas markets. It was the perfect little spontaneous escape from the buzz of university life, and spoiler alert—it did not […] The post A Solo Adventure to the Harrogate Christmas Markets appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

The Christmas season in York is pure magic. It’s one of my favourite times of the year to soak explore the city and embrace all things cosy. Let me take you through a day at the famous York Christmas Markets. Trust me, it’s an experience you don’t want to miss. Starting the Day: Hot Chocolate […] The post A Festive Day at York Christmas Markets appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

When most people think about a night out, they may envision heading to a bar or club, grabbing a drink with friends and dancing the night away. However, for those who prefer to skip the alcohol and explore more active ways to spend an evening, rock climbing offers an exciting and rewarding alternative. The sport […] The post Rock climbing in York: a different kind of high appeared first on Student Voices ..read more

Hi, I’m Fletcher, and I‘m currently on a year abroad at the Université de Strasbourg, studying third-year Molecular Cell Biology in French. Having lived in Strasbourg for just over three months, it is the perfect time to share my first impressions and how I settled in.  Settling in Moving to Strasbourg in September was both […] The post The first three months of my year abroad in Strasbourg appeared first on Student Voices ..read more