The January gym influx, shortly followed by abandonment for the rest of the year is a common occurrence. As a relatively unfit, awkward female, the thought of going to the […]
Category: Experience
Braving Beijing and Exceeding Expectations
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 […]
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 […]