From Halifax to James, here’s how the students of Uni of York’s colleges should spend their summer

Besides enjoying some much needed time away from aggressive mind…

With exams seeming like a distant memory, the campuses quiet, and the DUO mobile app finally remaining untouched, summer is well and truly underway. Students may have left their colleges, however the college never really leaves the student… So, how should the students from the University of York’s different colleges spend their summers?

Alcuin

It’s officially ‘thought girl summer’ for Alcuin students, who are making the most of their time away from uni reading lists to finally work their way through their lengthy Goodreads ‘Want to Read’ list. This summer is all about cafés, curating oddly specific playlists and trying to find a chai latte substitute that can live up to those of the Alcuin Kitchen. When summer weather finally picks up, you can be sure that Alcuin students will be absolutely bossing picnic season.

Vanbrugh

Staying true to their indie roots, Vanbrugh students are seeking out as many gigs as they can this summer (although nothing quite seems to fill the V-bar jazz-night shaped hole in their hearts). Whether it’s going to local pubs, scrolling through Songkick and Ticketmaster, or trying to buy festival resale tickets without getting scammed, Vanbrugh students are on a mission to see as much live music as possible this summer.

James

Annoyed about the typically British weather this summer? Not James students. Temperatures just below 20 degrees and constantly overcast skies, who needs a heatwave when you have perfect running conditions? James students have been making the most of this opportunity to keep that Strava up to date and bring back those pre-uni routes. Life is pretty good, however they can’t help but feel that they’re not making the most of their York Sport annual membership.

Constantine

Of course Constantine students are actually getting those trips out of the group chat and getting themselves quickly out of the UK this summer. After boat parties in Greece and Croatia, it’s on to villas in Italy and the South of France. The ‘Mamma Mia Summer’ Pinterest boards are actually becoming a reality for Constantine students, and they’re sure to have some stories to tell as they attempt to introduce Sangria to pres in September.

Derwent

Derwent students told themselves that this summer was going to be the much needed ‘reset’ from whatever chaos the last year held, however it seems that the nights out have gradually become more and more frequent as friends return home from uni. Unfortunately, after a year in Derwent, nights out are no longer looking as cheap as they were last summer… Derwent pres have really driven up that alcohol tolerance.

Longwith

Langwith students are taking this summer as the opportunity to become the ultimate party host. Social beings at their core, these students have felt somewhat deprived in Campus East and are trying to do everything they can to make up for it now. They truly are our modern-day Great Gatsbys. If they’re not hosting, Langwith students are trying to rally up people to go to karaoke with them, after perfecting their skills in the Glasshouse.

Goodricke

Goodricke students are taking this summer as an opportunity to remind themselves what it’s actually like to have a social life. After gradually easing back into pub garden trips, these students are beginning to realize that they still have a lot of chaotic nights to get out of their system before starting the next academic year. After potentially also suffering from post-Goodricke identity crisis, these students will probably be returning to university with a completely new wardrobe after countless trips to vintage clothing stores. This summer is a mix between ‘self-care summer’ and ‘absolutely feral summer’ for Goodricke students, which seems to be pretty much the same thing.

Anne Lister

Anne Lister students are filling their summer with BBQs and board games, which, although wholesome in theory, usually ends in absolute chaos. At the sign of any sunshine, Anne Lister students have already picked up that disposable BBQ, have begun creating a lethal cocktail and dealt out the UNO. However, that often seems to be the last thing they remember from these nights. In their defense, Anne Lister students are still overcoming their recent obsession with Inside Out 2, so these chaotic nights are totally excusable.

David Kato

David Kato students are constantly suggesting pub trips just to show off their improved pool skills at any chance they can get (after loads of nights of practice in The Hub). These students are trying to recreate the atmosphere of their mysterious, shiny gated community by buying a projector from TikTok shop and setting up a ‘home-cinema’ in their room – something which ultimately ended up as the perfect setup for watching both Love Island and the Euros.

Halifax

When Halifax students aren’t planning holidays which ultimately end up with way more people than anticipated, they are enjoying walks to the local pub. After the trek to either West or East, Halifax students are in great practice for these walks, and, after becoming locals of the Charles over any campus bar, they’re also in excellent practice for beer gardens and pub quizzes.

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