Ask a current 3rd year York student anything!

How central is the campus? Is it easy walking distance from the city centre? (don't like the idea of relying on buses/trains all the time!) Thanks

Hey guys, it's been a while since I posted here.

A lot of current students answered my questions when I was deciding to come to York so I thought that I'd do the same (Just trying to avoid work). As a 3rd year I pretty much know people on most courses and from most colleges here at York. Specifically I am studying Economics and a member of Langwith college so I can go more in depth on those particular areas.

Feel free to ask about anything to do with the Univeristy/City and i'll do my best to get back to you.

Hi guys !

I will be at York on october as a visiting student (France) studying history. What is the best between getting an accomodation on York campus or outside in the town with roommates, according to my age and level (I will be aged of 20 and in my third year of bachelor) ? I was told people who live on the campus are younger. Thanks !

I'll be 24 and also studying History in October! I'm staying in Halls on campus. You'll probably meet more people if you stay on campus and you'll feel more integrated into the York University experiences going on around the campus.

Maybe I'll see you there if you decide to go on campus!

Yes maybe ! You're a postgraduate student, according to your age, aren't you ? Which period are you studying especially ?
Do you think that Vanbrugh is a relevant choice according to its situation near the history department ? Thanks !

I have put Vanburgh near the top of my choices. Stuck mainly to choices on the main campus where the school of History is.

I'm a mature student not a postgraduate. I have no degree to speak of, but have come back to education at a much later date than is typical of most. As far as what to specialise in? I have not decided. I have plenty of time for that however so nothing to worry about for now.

Ok, I don't really know what the english educational system is made of Do you have a special program for mature student, or are you mixed with others students ? You're in 1st year, 2nd year... ? I'm interesting because in France we don't really have that kind of system, people who come back to education are much more older than you (genrally 40 to 60 years old).

In England, you can study A-levels at night schools or you can do an Access course, which is what I did. You can take an access course after 18 I believe, but it's not quite the same as A-levels. Access is well regarded by all of the UK's Universities because of they are quite difficult. You're required to complete what would normally take two years in the space of one. I decided, after working in various jobs, that I'd like to give education another shot, so I went and did Access and now I'm on my way to York!

That's a shame that it isn't available in France, it really is very useful!

It's available but it's quite unusual. A large majority of people continues his/her studies after passing the baccalauréat, you have qualifying cursus in two years which deliver you a degree, and with it you can work. I understand what you do, so you go to the uni on october ? It will be your first year ? You'll be with the freshmen so, won't you ?

If you've done an Access course, I think you won't have more problem than others students, according tot what you wrote about it. Indeed I was told that York was the second best history department of the UK, I'm quite honoured to have been chosen to study there ! Hope you will succeed !

I've got an offer for Politics and International Relations.is there any current student who could comment on the course?
For accommodation I am thinking Derwent college for my first choice. Any opinions for that?
Is this area too noisy? and if so is the library a nice place to study?
Moreover, I am about to choose shared bathroom. Are the bathrooms in a good condition or ensuite would be a better choice?
Thanks in advance😊

Hi! I just had a quick question about what you're allowed to put on the walls in the accomodation- are sticky tack, command strips, and wall decals allowed? I'll be staying in Langwith. Thanks!