Yay for York

Advantages: Brilliant societies, great teaching
Disadvantages: 60's concrete block buildings

...I'm in my second year studying at York and I'm loving it. It wasn't my first choice, but I'm very happy being there. I'm enjoying the course (well, some of the lectures aren't brilliant) and the social life if great. ~ General Information ~ The university was founded in 1963 and had only 200 students. Now, there are about 10000. Chancellor- Greg Dyke Vice-Chancellor- Brian Cantor Website- www.york.ac.uk Email address for applicants- admissions@york.ac.uk for undergraduate study. clearing@york.ac.uk for those applying for undergraduate study using clearing graduate@york.ac.uk as the address suggests, for those applying for graduate study. ~ The Campus ~ York is situated on its own campus, just a little more than half an hour's walk from the centre of town and with a very good bus service. One of the things I like...

87degrees 28.12.2005 (30.12.2005) · Read review
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University of Dork (I didn't make that up!)

Advantages: Nice campus, high in league tables
Disadvantages: Small, full of academic but not so hip students!

...The University of York is renound for being known as the University of Dork in the papers, though I didn't know this prior to accepting a place! This is probably because it has been climbing the league tables and is currently seventh in the Times top universities but also won "university of the year" for 2003, so its only natural that some of the students spend more time looking in their books than looking in the mirror. GEEKS I am also pretty biased seeing as I do Maths, which is full of "geeks" where as subjects such as humanities, business courses etc are a lot more trendy nowadays and the students are slightly cooler! In a questionnaire about the university I was asked to fill in gave me the question "draw and describe a typical maths student." My response was big hair, spotty, glasses, no style whatsoever, could smell slightly...

ali_clautour 20.05.2004 · Read review
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Choosing the right university

Advantages: Facilities, sports, community
Disadvantages: Location, out-dated buildings

...Over the next few months, many teenagers are going to have to make a big decision on where they want to continue their education to gain the degree's that they are wanting. It's a tough choice with so many establishments to choose from and there are many factors which will affect your final decision. Get it wrong and it could change your life forever. I have spent a lot of time around York university so thought I would give you a insight into the univerisity to make choosing York that much easier. -History- York university was built back in 1963 with just a few buildings, one of which is central hall. The building is of a unusual shape and there are many myths about it, one being that it is a alien space ship. When the university first opened, there was only 200 students and they had the luxury of studying in a peaceful...

bifbails 25.01.2006 · Read review
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York Minster

Advantages: Size And Amazing Architecture
Disadvantages: Foundations where a bit scary for me

...I love york and whenever possible go for a weekend. Whilst there I always visit York Minster and usually stay in an Inn a few feet away directly facing the Minster. The first thing that strikes you is the size of it and the fabulous architecture (it's over 500 feet wide and has a central tower almost 200 feet high). Visitors come from all over the world to admire York Minster Cathedral. Whilst you are looking around the Minster bear in mind it took over 250 years to complete and the only devices they had then were simple levers, pulleys and hoists. Lots of Masons and Carpenters spent their entire working lives just helping to construct York Minster. In the year 306A.D. Constantine was proclaimed Emperor in a ceremony which took place on the sight of the future Minister, there is a statue of him looking very Imperial outside...

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Great fun with the girl from York

Advantages: Bangers all over the shop!!
Disadvantages: Too far away!!!

...A couple of years ago I was seeing a girl and she went to York University. Had a great time with her I dont mind saying!!! I saw a bit of york while I was there visiting her for essentials. I can highly recommend visiting the chinese restaurant in the town call the Willow. Lovely food and not too expensive for you students. I found the uni to be a bit of a dive but did not see much of it other than her room. Worth the 220 mile drive though. I got back in 2 hours and 35 minutes once but dont tell the police!!!! Mari Ana with the bangers!!! Great fun!!!...

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York's magnificent Minster

Advantages: Lots of history
Disadvantages: Admission charges

...album. The services that are held here are described as being on the high church Anglo-Catholicism side of worship, with long services that more closely resemble Catholic Mass than more typical Anglican services, the Minster also has its own choir. York Minster is open daily throughout the year. During the Summer it open from 9am until 5pm and during Winter from 9.30am until 5pm. On Sundays it is open from Midday until 3.45pm. If you are in York then a visit to York Minster is highly recommended. York Minster St Williams College 4-5 College Street York YO1 7JF Tel: 01904 557216 Fax: 01904 557201 Email: info@yorkminster.org...

micksheff 23.04.2008 · Read review
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York Minster-the heart and soul of York

Advantages: magnificent architecture reflecting over a thousand years of history and religion.
Disadvantages: none that I can see.

...As the King George VI said ?The history of York is the history of England. I don?t know how right he was, but I would like to say the history of York Minster is the history of York indeed. General information York Minster is Northern Europe's largest remaining medieval church, also one of the world's great masterpieces in design and construction. Back in AD 627 York's first Minster was built to christen the Anglo Saxon King, Edwin of Northumbria. It was originally a small wooden church, and then later rebuilt to be a bigger stone one. However it was badly damaged by fire in the year 1069 during the Norman period. Around the year 1080 Normans started building a cathedral, which was completed 20 years later. It was built on the very site of the Saxon church. Incidentally near this place Constantine the Great was proclaimed...

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Royal York Hotel, York

Advantages: Beautiful surroundings, leisure faclities
Disadvantages: slightly expensive

...My partner and I stayed in this hotel for two nights very recently. We had originally booked into the York Ibis but I decided to book this hotel as a surprise for him and cancel the Ibis - and I'm glad I did. I researched quite a few hotels in York but this one seemed to have the grandeur, facilities and central location I was looking for - and it had a spa! Originally named the Royal Station Hotel, the hotel was opened in the 1878 and was owned by the Northeastern Railway Company, the purpose of the hotel being to disguise the train station which is behind it. Although named the Royal Hotel, no member of royalty has actually stayed here. The hotel is built on an old Roman cemetery and there have been excavations, uncovering roman remains. ~~~First Impressions~~~ Upon driving into the car park of this beautiful Victorian...

sharkel 28.02.2007 (03.03.2007) · Read review
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5 stars for the 4 star Royal York hotel

Advantages: Great location, every need taken care of
Disadvantages: Price!

...I recently had a chance to stay at this rather lovely 4 star hotel in York. My husband is involved with a medical company and for their AGM this year they stayed at The Royal York with a meal at the nearby (if you call 40 minuets on a coach) Castle Howard. All very posh and normally way above my means of expense (for the general person attending this function think doctor, surgeon, well paid researcher), however as hubby does work for them they paid for most of the trip (we had to pay £26 in total, what a great deal!). Arrival -------- The hotel is situated next to York train station and has a large car park so it?s convenient to drive too. The hotel is about 5 minuets walk away from the centre of York where there are loads of shops from the normal high street chains to antique and art shops. You are met at reception by...

mum2boys82 05.05.2009 · Read review
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A Universal experience

Advantages: Great rides, lots of fun
Disadvantages: Prices

...Yet another stop on my tour of Florida's theme parks with three of my friends was Universal Studios. Universal is linked to Islands of Adventure and we did both parks in one day due to limited time, although I'll review them separately. LOCATION: Universal Studios is in Orlando, Florida. As with most Orlando attractions it is fairly well signposted. You just need to get onto the I4, the main road through Orlando, and it is signposted off this. There is a ridiculous amount of parking available. Make sure you remember which character and which number you are parked in otherwise you'll be searching for that rental car for hours! Each section is named after a Universal character such as Spiderman, the Cat in the Hat and ET. PRICES: This is a theme park in Orlando so don't be expecting a cheap day out! You can buy lots...

tartlette83 27.10.2008 · Read review
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