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Can I change my mind about my course?

Starting university is a fun but sometimes scary experience. Your first few months are often a whirlwind of making new friends, joining sports clubs or societies, and struggling to find …

What happens if things don’t go to plan?

Starting university is exciting. Students often have high hopes, aspirations and a well thought-out plan for their academic and personal growth. However, life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges …

Opportunities for enterprise

Do you have an idea about starting a business? Are you thinking about going freelance or starting a business but would like some support to make your first steps? Or …

Postgraduate study

After your undergraduate degree, you may wish to consider further study. Learning can get quite addictive once you get going! What is a postgraduate degree? A postgraduate degree is any …

Student unions and societies

Your university experience is not just shaped by your degree and what academic results you obtain – it is also about the experiences you gain along the way. Universities and …

Volunteering opportunities

Volunteering means you give your time for free to a cause you’re passionate about. Thousands of students volunteer at universities across the country each year. Not only is this a …

Being a Student Communities helper

Many universities hold student induction programmes for their new undergraduate students. Here at the University of York, we have an induction programme called Step Ahead. We tell you all about …

Learn a new language

Learning a language is a great asset for your CV and can open you up to exploring other countries and cultures. Or perhaps you want to take your language skills …

Student top tips for getting involved

Getting involved at university is important. Your university years can be some of the best years of your life. Here are my top tips to make sure your university experience …

Becoming a Student Rep

Most universities across the UK (and in other countries too) have well-established student academic representation systems, otherwise known as Rep systems. Student rep systems enable students to get involved in …

Student-led learning opportunities

Learning is not just about listening to a lecturer speak or sitting alone working away on your laptop. Social interactions and relationships are incredibly important to learning and feeling connected …

Welcome to the second week of our course

Welcome to the second week of our course, where the focus is on the various opportunities available to you to get involved at university. From finding out what you can …

Mona’s placement year experience

In this video, Mona tells us about her experience applying for a year in industry (placement year), and why she chose to undertake it. She reflects on the skills involved …

Optimising your strengths

In the video, Anna and Leigh told us all about how using our strengths – something we can and love to do – can help us boost our well being …