LIFE ON CAMPUS: THE HIDDEN SIDE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN YORK, UK
THE HIDDEN SIDE OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN YORK, UK When people think about going to study in York, England, the University of York (UoY) is often the first institution that comes to mind. However, there is another university that deserves much more attention, particularly among international students: York St John University (YSJ). My experience and observations have given me a different perspective on student life in York. During my time there, I visited York St John University while exploring alternatives to the difficulties and discrimination I experienced at the University of York. I found YSJ to be a welcoming, friendly and cosmopolitan environment where I could genuinely imagine myself studying. What particularly caught my attention was the presence of Black African students and other international communities, including students of Arab and Palestinian backgrounds. Several African students I spoke with shared stories of their educational journeys. Some told me they had...