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Student stories

Who better to tell you about York life than our students?

Hear directly from our students about a range of topics: why they chose York; what they love about their courses; placements; and general tips for student life at York.

Hear from our students and graduates

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Posted by El

Last year, I applied to the Summer Accelerator on a whim. I had an idea for a business that I loved – one that…

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Posted by Michelle

Hi! My name is Michelle and I am a student on the MSc Green Chemistry and Sustainable Industrial Technology course. I loved my time…

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Posted by Amy

Burnout in a science degree: how to avoid it Hi, I’m Amy and I’m in my second year of studying Biomedical Science. We all…

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Posted by Ancella

A frequently asked question when people start considering studying abroad is, “How much will that cost?”. The currency differences between Indonesian Rupiah (where I’m…

The Mathematics Society runs a drop-in session for 1st years. 2nd and 3rd year students go along and you can ask them questions about lectures or assignments. When I came to university the idea of asking a lecturer for help was quite scary and I found it a lot easier to ask a fellow student. It's also a great way to meet other people on your course.
Jack, MMath Mathematics. Read Jack's blog post.
Assignments usually consist of three or four questions, which are marked by my seminar leader. They give me a chance to see how well I’ve understood the course so far. If I have any issues, it’s easy to schedule in a meeting with my supervisor.
Lizzie, BSc Mathematics. Read Lizzie's blog post.

Hear from our graduates

Our graduates have gone on to work in a wide range of sectors, including business analytics, cyber-security, large-scale manufacturing and logistics. Mathematical skills are also crucial for informing evidence-based policy relating to healthcare, social justice and crime prevention.