The wonderful University of York provides many an opportunity for new experiences, one ongoing being that provided by the International School Centre. Emma Riley was one of the lucky few […]
Category: Experience
A Calm and Considerate Coffee at Gatehouse
I wish to share with you one of my favourite places in York. If you are a lover of coffee or you are seeking some new cafés to relax or […]
Experience: Working for an MP
For a week over the Easter break I was lucky enough to undertake a week’s work experience in the constituency office of Emma Hardy MP, Member of Parliament for Hull […]
Agape Volunteering calls for University Representatives
The charity, Agape is currently looking for university representatives as well as volunteers to assist in a variety of projects in areas such as Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa. Agape […]
Beginner’s Guide to South America
The best part of studying languages is definitely the year abroad. In my third year, I chose to spend half the year working in France as an English teacher and […]
Disaster Management Volunteering in Jamaica
In June 2017, I volunteered to take part in a Disaster Management Project in Jamaica for one month, coordinated by the non-profit organisation, ProjectsAbroad. During my placement, I lived with a […]
Beijing: Adventures On The Other Side Of The World
I think it’s fair to say the University of York is a place with loads of opportunities for students. Just think about the articles that we have in the Experience […]
Trying New Things With JuggleSoc
To juggle or not to juggle? This is the burning question… Just kidding! I am no reincarnation of Hamlet, nor Danish. Nor a princess. But if I were to answer […]
How volunteering has enhanced my university experience
“You need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience.” This is a commonly expressed dilemma among university students trying to work out what to […]
Act like a lady, play like a beast: my experience playing rugby with UYWRUFC
As a baby-faced 5’4” ginger girl, it often comes as a surprise for some to learn that rugby is a great passion of mine. My interest was piqued around 2003 […]