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Student stories

Want to find out more about what it's like to go global?

Our returned students give their guides to being on exchange in their comments below, and on the student voices webpage. 

Need to ask a question or make an appointment to find out more? Why not contact our Global Assistants who have returned from one of our international opportunities and are happy to share their experiences.

Student experiences

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Posted by Amelia on 17 September 2026

Taking the first steps Studying abroad was one of the main reasons I chose to study at the University of York. When I was…

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Posted by Tom on 17 September 2026

Barely two weeks after finishing my finals at York, and before I could even process leaving student life behind, I landed in China. Three…

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Posted by Violet on 17 September 2026

In the first semester of my second year, I attended the University’s talk at the Global Opportunities Fair to learn about study abroad. I…

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Posted by Amy on 6 August 2025

I always knew I wanted to study abroad. The opportunity to do this as part of my degree was one of the reasons I…

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Posted by Fletcher on 21 July 2025

Hi, I’m Fletcher. I recently finished my year abroad having spent the last ten months studying third year molecular cell biology in French at…

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Posted by Fletcher on 3 April 2025

Hi, I’m Fletcher. I am a biology student at the University of York and I am currently in my second semester studying third-year Molecular…

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Posted by Fletcher on 10 December 2024

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…

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Posted by Fletcher on 30 September 2024

A year abroad can be a fantastic addition to your York degree. It allows you to experience a new academic environment and improve your…

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Posted by Karina on 17 April 2024

Hi! My name is Karina (she/her), I’m a Spanish and Linguistics (BA) student, and I’m currently completing my year abroad in Santiago, Chile. Having…