YSTV's Fresher's Guide to York. Featuring everything you would want to know before you come to the university including a look at all of the colleges, York as a city and the student union. 

Also features great hints and tips from students about fresher's week and term and what to bring, or not bring as well as how to make the most of your time at York.



YSTV's Guide to York

PLEASE NOTE: This film was made in July 2010. A significant number of changes have been made to the accommodation since then, particularly the move of Langwith college to Heslington East and the old Langwith accommodation becoming part of Derwent. 

A new edition of this film was released on 16 August 2012 to include these updates and can be found here: http://ystv.co.uk/watch/freshers-guide/GuidetoColleges2012/


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A look at the colleges at the University of York available to York undergraduates. Featuring a look at each of the colleges, experiences and memories of the colleges from last year's freshers and members of the Junior Common Room Committee. Also, featuring a typical rooms at each of the colleges.

Can't remember what Vanbrugh College was like from the open day? Don't know what a room in James College B Block looks like? It's all here in this film.

For any more information about the university from a student's point of view drop YSTV an email at info@ystv.co.uk

YSTV's Guide to Colleges 2010

A look at the multitude of attractions York has to tempt you away from campus.

The City of York (2010)

Note: This is the 2012 guide - a new edition of this film was released in May 2018 and can be found <a href="https://ystv.co.uk/watch/freshers-guide/colleges2018/">here</a>

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YSTV's look at the colleges at the University of York available to new students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, in August 2012. Featuring typical rooms in each college, to help you decide on your accommodation and college membership.

Can't remember what Vanbrugh College was like from the open day? Don't know what a room in Derwent D Block looks like since it was refurbished? It's all here in this film.

For any more information about the university from a student's point of view, drop YSTV an email at info@ystv.co.uk

Important links:
http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges
http://www.york.ac.uk/accommodation
http://www.york.ac.uk/maps
http://mail.york.ac.uk

http://www.yusu.org
http://www.york.ac.uk/students/welcome/

YSTV's Guide to Colleges 2012

As part of our series of videos to help Freshers find their way around the City of York, Kieron Moore talks about some restaurants and food outlets that are worth visiting on a student budget or with family.

Food (2012)

As part of our series of videos to help Freshers find their way around the City of York, Marie Mills visits the best bars and clubs in town.

Nightlife (2012)

As part of our series of videos to help Freshers find their way around the City of York, Chris Wall shows some of the city's attractions.

Attractions (2012)

Note: This video was made in August 2014 - while the colleges haven't changed, the important dates have. See york.ac.uk/accommodation for up-to-date information.

YSTV's look at the colleges at the University of York available to new students, both undergraduate and postgraduate, in August 2014. Featuring typical rooms in each college, to help you decide on your accommodation and college membership.

Skip to:
<a class="timejump" href="?time=39">Alcuin</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=159">Derwent</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=301">Vanbrugh</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=436">Wentworth</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=511">James</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=575">Halifax</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=666">Goodricke</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=844">Langwith</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=982">Constantine</a>

For any more information about the university from a student's point of view, drop YSTV an email at info@ystv.co.uk

Important links:
http://www.york.ac.uk/colleges
http://www.york.ac.uk/accommodation
http://www.york.ac.uk/maps
http://mail.york.ac.uk

http://www.yusu.org
http://www.york.ac.uk/students/welcome/

YSTV's Guide to Colleges 2014

YSTV's Freshers' Guide to York 2017

Can't decide which college to apply for? We're here to help! Let our handy guide talk you through each college, with info on prices, room types and what makes each college special!

Click on each college name below to jump straight to that part of the video!

<a class="timejump" href="?time=13">Campus West</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=30">Vanbrugh</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=46">Derwent</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=70">James</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=98">Alcuin</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=126">Halifax</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=153">Wentworth</a>

<a class="timejump" href="?time=164">Campus East</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=189">Goodricke</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=209">Langwith</a>
<a class="timejump" href="?time=244">Constantine</a>

YSTV's Guide to Colleges 2018

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