YSJU: History, War Studies and American Studies

In this post, second-year History and American Studies student, Seb Ortiz, reflects on both direct experiences of living in United States and then later studying the country on the module, the United States Since 9/11.

Working with the unique archive of the York Oral History Society offers an unforgettable opportunity to learn more about the social history of the city from the voices of those who lived it, as Paige Kaur found on placement.

The York Oral History So...

A placement in a museum can offer a fantastic insight into how these sites work, as well as being a huge boost to one’s skillset in readiness for a graduate career, as Archie Cooling found on placement at the York Army Museum.

Throughout t...

Developing a new event for an historic site might not always go to plan, but it can give you a unique insight into the realities and challenges different places face, as Tom Derbyshire found on placement at All Saints, North Street<...