Student stories
Want to find out more about what it's like to go global?
Our returned students give their guides to being on exchange in their comments below, and on the student voices webpage.
Need to ask a question or make an appointment to find out more? Why not contact our Global Assistants who have returned from one of our international opportunities and are happy to share their experiences.
Student experiences
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The road to my year abroad
Posted by Fletcher on 30 September 2024 A year abroad can be a fantastic addition to your York degree. It allows you to experience a new academic environment and improve your…
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LIFE IN CHILE: A GUIDE FOR YOUR YEAR ABROAD
Posted by Karina on 17 April 2024 Hi! My name is Karina (she/her), I’m a Spanish and Linguistics (BA) student, and I’m currently completing my year abroad in Santiago, Chile. Having…
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Lessons in living abroad: a placement student’s perspective
Posted by Rosanna on 9 April 2024 Hi! I’m Rosanna (she/her), and I’m now six months into my year in industry at a research institute in Belgium. I’m working in a…
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Joining the York community: an interview with our students
Posted by Katrina, James and Kabeer on 3 July 2023 What’s it like to settle into the York family? We sat with three students to talk ducks, dreams, dinners, and the everlasting magic of…
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My Arrival in Germany – The Do’s and Don’ts of Crying
Posted by Will on 11 November 2022 Hey everyone, I’m Will, a fourth year Physics student on an MPhys programme. I’m just over a month into my additional year abroad. Specifically…
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From UK to HK – My year away in Hong Kong
Posted by Victoria on 28 October 2022 Hiya! I’m Victoria and I study Business and Management (BA) at the Uni of York… though at the moment I’m on a year away…
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From York to New York – my experiences so far as a British student in NYC
Posted by Niamh on 28 October 2022 Hiya! I’m Niamh, I study History of Art, and I’m on currently on a year abroad studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in…
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Study Abroad: Arriving in Denver
Posted by Alice on 28 October 2022 Hiya, I’m Alice! In September, I flew to Denver, Colorado to begin my Study Abroad year at the University of Denver. Studying abroad is…
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Studying Abroad as a Postgrad: My Experience in India
Posted by Jen on 22 September 2022 Although I have loved all four years of my university education in the UK, part of me has always been curious about studying abroad…