I’m extremely proud to be a student of York St. John because it is, in my opinion, one of the best places to study not only in York but in the entirety of the UK. Maybe I’m biased, but there is simply so much going on to get involved with when you are studying in the heart of one of England’s oldest and most beautiful cities.
But how can you recognise the York St. John student from the average student about York? And how can you recognise yourself the mark that the campus, classes and people there have left upon your own identity? Here are 20 sure signs that you go to YSJ.
Pair this with a wander down The Shambles and you’ll be awaiting your Hogwarts letter in no time.
Cute dogs visiting to help you destress? Always!
In fact you’re so prepared that you’re counting down the minutes until sunset and can’t wait to see what the university has planned.
It’s bound to be round the front of the Quad where all the honey bees and lavender are, so it’s important to get there first before things get busy.
Also, though your lecturers might not know it, some of your essay inspiration came from the original annotations in the margins.
Especially when looking for tutorial offices and Cordukes, it’s taken you a while to get to know where you’re going.
It’s very important to engage with class but to do that, you need the coffee to keep you awake!
There are so many to choose from, whether that be Feminist Society or the new Veggie Society, that it’s difficult to know where to begin each year so you use your timetable to help you decide.
Outside, things are a bit too chaotic and it is like Fresher’s all over again!
Whilst it’s never clear what at first, there is absolutely always something going on to get involved with.
Holding up traffic, sitting on the lawn, on the river banks. In fact, you’ve started to grow rather fond of them… until they hiss!
Whether a literature student or otherwise, they tend to come in useful (even if only in the local pub quiz).
In other words, keeping things fresh by staying a tourist in your own city.
After class? Why, you copy up notes over a sample hot chocolate in one of them of course.
Knowing you’ll graduate there some day is kind of scary, but looking out at that stunning view across York and the gorgeous sunset is certainly something to behold.
The small community is great and adds that extra something to your degree experience you wouldn’t get at a bigger place.
A tradition started by the Archbishop gifting hard working students of the university with a barrel of ale, this is now a mandatory celebration for all at the end of term. Raise a glass to the end of deadlines and a well earned rest!
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