Environment and geography student and graduate stories
Who better to tell you about York life than our students?
Hear directly from our students about a range of topics: why they chose York; what they love about their courses; placements; and general tips for student life at York.
Hear from our students
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Why you should study an interdisciplinary module at York
Posted by Oliver Hi, I’m Oliver, a final-year Human Geography and Environment student at the University of York. Living and studying in York is never dull, with…
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Studying the Megacities and Urbanisation module at York
Posted by Chrysta To study at the University of York means to be immersed in culture, community and excellence. This ideal is integral into every decision made…
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Environment and Geography: Field Trips and more
Posted by Ellis Hi everyone, I’m Ellis and currently in my third year of studying environmental science at the University of York. I was hoping to share…
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My field trip to the North York Moors
Posted by Bec The prospect of field trips was one of the reasons why I chose to study Environmental Geography at York. They’re a great way to…
Hear from our graduates
We are incredibly proud of our graduates. They have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Environmental Consultant, Sustainability Project Manager and Graduate Ecologist.
- Hear stories from York alumni (alumnivoices.co.uk).
- Discover the career choices of alumni from our Department - browse graduate profiles
When studying my BSc I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world and do something associated with sustainability and the environment. I found my newly profound love of conservation and I hope to develop my skills further through my MSc.
I knew that I wanted to effect and influence the sustainability agenda in some shape or form. My current job role requires a holistic knowledge of sustainability and environmental topics for application within a consultancy capacity, e.g. environmental assessment methodologies for building projects.