‘Imposter Syndrome’ is defined by Warwick’s Wellbeing Service as “a psychological phenomenon in which people doubt their accomplishments…and fear being exposed as a ‘fraud’, despite evident success or external proof of competence”. These fears are felt by countless students across the globe, but can feel incredibly isolating. This post provides three practical tips to beat […]
D/deaf Awareness Week 2021- Software to support your studies
This week is Deaf Awareness Week (3rd– 9th May), and to mark the week we are bringing together some of the freely available software and apps available to staff and students at Warwick which can support anyone who is D/deaf or hard of hearing. You can find out more about D/deaf awareness by reading the […]
The Things I Have Learnt About Work-Life Balance
Do you struggle maintaining a work life balance? Has isolation made it even harder? This blog gives you tips on how to maintain your work motivation whilst still having a social life and looking after your wellbeing. My name is Rosie Cleere and I am a graduate entry medical student. In doing a second degree […]
Keep it Safe. The story continues…
Unfortunately, thieves could be lurking anywhere, even in a library! Clare and Sam share some info on how to keep your belongings safe: ‘She [Hermione Granger] gave the fragile-looking bag a little shake and it echoed like a cargo hold as a number of heavy objects rolled around inside it. ‘Oh, damn, that’ll be the […]
How to make your day a little ‘appier
Whether you are preparing for exams or in the midst of writing your dissertation, it is comforting to know that there are lots of apps out there that can help you to relax. From guided meditation to peaceful games, these apps could help you to unwind… While apps aren’t the answer to any of life’s […]
Ultimate Warwick Freshers’ Bucket List
Greetings freshers of 2018! Here’s what you’ve all been waiting for: The Ultimate Warwick Freshers’ Bucket List! How quickly can you tick all of these off?… 1. Do something you never thought you’d do before The best way to kick off your university experience is to do something that pushes you out of your comfort […]
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Graduation: How much should you be preparing for life after Warwick?
Many of you are graduating this month – congratulations! Whether you choose to attend the grand ceremony or not, completing a small degree is no small feat. However, unless you’re one of the lucky few with a job immediately lined up, you might also feel some anxiety about exactly what you should be doing with […]
Sound and vision: using audiovisual sources
Unless you’re a Film & TV student, you may not automatically think of including audiovisual sources in your essay or assignment. But, as this guide suggests, there’s a wealth of material out there for you to explore and it’s not all television box sets and subtitled films!… In most disciplines, the dominant sources for academic […]
Welcome to Warwick: Meet your Library
So all your hard work has paid off and you’re coming to Warwick. Congratulations on leaving that sixth form behind and moving on up into higher education. We’re the Library, let’s get acquainted… So it’s finally here. A-level results day and you were up early, logging on to your UCAS account and getting in touch […]