‘Tis the season of food and festivities! As we approach the countdown to Christmas, many restaurants across the city of York and the rest of the country are whipping out […]
Category: Lifestyle
Looking for a house off campus? 10 things you should know.
As the end of first term is approaching, the desperate rush for house hunting is in full swing! Searching for a student house can be a pretty stressful experience at […]
Hints and tips for your first week at York
If you’re reading this, then you’re probably an incoming student of the University of York. Congratulations on your recent results and getting at place at our university! The University of […]
Q&A With Rose Anne Evans
Rose Anne Evans is a first-year French, German and Linguistics BA student here at the University of York and she’s written a book, Fight For Freedom, to raise awareness about […]
Dice Games on Bitcoin Gambling Sites
Online gambling has evolved greatly since its first appearance. This affected all aspects of the trade, starting from the technology used, through the games played and the payment methods which […]
Berlin: cheap food, street art, & trendy districts
Picture this: Spring Term finally ends, and before you know it you’re on the S-Bahn in Berlin. The friend you’re staying with is busy, so you meet one of her many […]
UK travel: worth considering for a student getaway?
Why your university years are ideal not only for trips to far-flung lands but for discovering the unexpected wonders of our own country. As students we’re at the perfect stage in our lives to start exploring […]
Abroad: on my own and missing home
I’m sure most would agree that travelling is easy and fun. It means new experiences, new people, new places. But sometimes, it also means a new you. I came to that […]
Five life skills you should have been taught at school
School is the best time of your life, yes? Actually, when many people reflect back on their education they might wonder why they bothered, and in retrospect would swap learning […]
The life of an expat: a model of true openness?
United States of America, Norway, United Arab Emirates, Indonesia. An eclectic mix of developed and developing countries, but what do they all have in common? I have called each one […]