First year

Be open to possibilities and find out what motivates you.

Semester 1

Get job and event alerts

Activate your profile in Handshake once your course starts to get job and event alerts

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Go to Welcome Fairs

Go along to the Welcome Fairs to join clubs and societies

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Learn a language

Find out about year-long Languages for All courses - and whether you can study for free as part of your course

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Go global

Attend the Global Opportunities Fair in Week 6 and apply before December to study abroad

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Look for jobs

Search Handshake for part-time jobs and semester-time internships

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Check available funding

You may be eligible for a York Futures Scholarship to support your activities

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Explore employer 'taster' days

Search for employer insight events in 'Opportunities' or 'Exclusive opportunities @ York' in Handshake

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Semester 2

Summer abroad

Attend the Summer Opportunities Fair in Refreshers Week

University of York Students' Union elections

Represent fellow students by campaigning to become a Sabbatical Officer

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Learn a language

Learn a language at a relaxed pace in an informal setting on a Languages for All short course

Volunteer

Look for volunteering experience

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Employer events

Dip into employer events on and off campus

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York Strengths

Attend a York Strengths Development Day

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Create your CV

Start a CV, if you haven't already

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Apply to be a college mentor (STYM)

Be a student peer supporter for new undergraduates

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Review your progress

By the end of your first year you'll:

Next steps

Middle year(s): explore different employers and sectors of work