Starting at university might seem ominous but try to name a big change that doesn’t at first. Genuinely, the best way to face any change, in my opinion, is with little steps and an openContinue reading
Category: Students
Welcome messages from our students: Laura Bigby, second year BSL and Deaf Studies student
Learning British Sign Language at YSJU has been such a fantastic experience. I feel I’ve already learnt so much from my first year that I can’t wait to see how much I’ll learn by myContinue reading
Welcome messages from our students: Julia Morning, second year Korean, TESOL and Linguistics student
Learning a new language is always a little daunting but studying at YSJ has really assuaged any of the fears I previously had. Our Korean classes are a great mix of speaking and writing andContinue reading
Welcome messages from our students: Alice Peterson, second year Korean, TESOL and Linguistics student
Hello future Korean students! I hope you’re all excited and looking forward to starting your Korean course this September and congratulations! We’re living in strange and unpredictable times, but I feel I can assureContinue reading
Welcome messages from our alumni: James Nicholson, Teacher and Children’s Author
Teacher and author of The Dragon Diamond. Starting university is a huge change for anyone and it comes with a range of emotions too. Hopefully by reading this, you will be left feeling reassured, positiveContinue reading
Study Abroad in Japan: Jason Dale, 3rd year, 2019
Jason Dale, 3rd year, TESOL and Japanese 2019 Kokugakuin University, Shibuya, Tokyo (Japan) Highs: “Some of the festivals were absolutely incredible such as the dancing festival in Ikebukuro. Trying Kyudo, KendoContinue reading
Study Abroad in Japan: Aleigha Oldham, 3rd year, 2019
Aleigha Oldham, 3rd year, TESOL and Japanese 2019 Rikkyo University, Tokyo (Japan) Advice to future students studying abroad: “In order to fully enjoy your study abroad experience, you really have toContinue reading
Story: Daniella Meakins, 3rd year, 2019
Daniella Meakins, 3rd year, Linguistics and TESOL 2019 The time I had within the school of Languages and Linguistics was informative and diverse. I had the opportunity to take partContinue reading
Story: Lucy Woodcock, 3rd year, 2019
Lucy Woodcock, 3rd year, English Language & Linguistics 2019 As highlighted at the very beginning of the degree programme, getting involved with the department is key to success! First and foremost forContinue reading
Story: Jake Piper, 3rd year, 2019
Jake Piper, 3rd year, English Language & Linguistics 2019 Being a part of this school has improved my confidence hugely – just a few of the opportunities I have had inContinue reading