Considering a career in the creative industries can be a scary thought for undergrads, particularly after the pandemic. But how do you begin to plan a career which people often consider ‘risky’? This post can offer you some reassurance and tips for thinking about your creative career. I recently met with one of Warwick’s careers […]
Save Time without Cutting Corners
Balancing various different assignments can be tricky for any student. Give yourself the best chance of doing all your pieces of work to the best of your ability by using these time-saving tips… Use the tools available to you One of the biggest time-drainers in pieces of written work is referencing. Many students (and even […]
Your Library: Behind the scenes
Library staff are here to connect you with information, support and your community but who exactly are they? Let’s take a glimpse behind the scenes… National Libraries Week is being celebrated at the University of Warwick Library from Monday 8th October 2018. If you have visited the Library, you will have probably walked past a […]
Mastering Warwick as a Postgraduate
Starting life as a postgraduate is exciting, but it can also be extremely daunting. While as an undergrad you would be in the same boat as all your classmates for three years, navigating a difficult but well-mapped-out route, as a postgraduate it’s easy to feel like you’re in a lifeboat by yourself in the uncharted […]
How to learn a language effectively
Sometimes more general study tips don’t apply to learning a new language. Sure you can memorise words, but that doesn’t always translate to being to able to fluently converse and read in the language. Here’s some #studyblog advice on the best ways to effectively learn a language… As a modern languages student, it feels like […]
Tips for your your study abroad year
If you’re lucky enough to be studying abroad it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when you first get there. Here’s some tips on how to stay sane and make the most of your time when you arrive in your host country… After all the waiting and excitedly reading travel guides, you’ve finally arrived in your host […]
Patting away your exam stress…
Three Top Term 3 Tips
Term three can often be the most stressful part of the year. Despite exams and deadlines looming there’s no reason it can’t also be your most productive. Here are some key pointers to help you make the most of the final term of the year… A big part of working productively and maximising your potential […]
Balancing Sport and Study
Once again, Warwick defeated Coventry in the annual Varsity games. For many, sport is the highlight of university, but balancing a sport with a degree has never been the easiest. Here’s some advice for how to best succeed in both your studies and your sporting commitments… Across the pond in the U.S., being in a […]
Get Familiar: Learning Grid Rootes
Ever wandered into Costa and started to feel guilty, seeing loads of people walking past with books, in work mode? You’re getting coffee and they’re walking by, in a rush to do some serious studying. Where? It seemed that Rootes building definitely wasn’t cut out for all those hard-working students to be… learning? Here’s a […]