Category: Coursework

It’s surprising how common rejection and disappointment can be to student life. This can happen with jobs, grades, extracurricular activities, or even taking into account the effects of the pandemic. Read this post for practical tips for combating rejection in student life. Recently, my applications for summer internships have been met with a constant stream […]

In these unusual times, one of the things we might struggle with is continuing to do hobbies we love. Even though we have to adapt, there are so many ways to still volunteer virtually. Even if you have never volunteered before, now is the time to help the local community, whilst also helping you maintain […]

Term 2 seems so far away with all the chaos that the world is in at the moment. And I must confess that I am little late writing this blog. Nevertheless, here are some lessons and thoughts that I learnt in my second term.   Juggling too much? So, in my Reflections on Term 1 […]

The Library can be an overwhelming place; bright lights, book alarms and the buzz from the group study area. We understand people learn differently and need different spaces, so I’m going to run through some of the different spaces and support we provide at the Library. Better still, we have a student tell us about […]

Whether you join one or twenty, societies will probably be one of the best parts of your university experience. There’s something for everyone and who knows, by trying something new you might find a whole new passion! Here’s some reasons to join a society this academic year… Societies are central to Warwick, and a very […]

By now you’ve probably submitted all of your coursework, you’re about to begin revision for the final string of exams and the end of the year is in sight… Celebrating before you’ve finished exams might sound premature, but taking to time to reflect on your current successes and achievements doesn’t have to take long! Whether […]

Home for the holidays? No longer able to study in the Library or your usual spot? Here are some tips to help you create a pop-up study haven… It’s the Easter vacation, which means over a month away from lectures, and even the University if you’ve taken the opportunity to go home. It’s great to […]

When you first come to use databases in your studies, you can find the sheer amount of available resources rather overwhelming. With dozens of different databases covering various subjects, journals and forms of information, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our quick guide will take you through the ins and outs of […]

Faced with a mountain of books and articles for your dissertation? It may seem like a huge slog but with these tips you can get through the reading that you need to do with the minimum of stress… By Chris Vernon Easter is over, winter is receding into the distance and Term 3 is rushing […]

nloa You’ve searched Library Search and found the article that’s the cipher to your whole dissertation… but it’s not available. This article will tell you how to find that essential publication… by Richard Perkins. You know how it goes; you’ve procrastinated enough, done the ironing, cleaned the fridge, even phoned your parents, but that essay […]