Beginning Monday 23rd September this year, you can expect a week that will welcome you into Warwick in every way you can imagine! It will help you to settle in, or perhaps integrate yourself back in if you are already a student here. Here are some highlights that you can look forward to… 1. Warwick […]
How to get back into studying after the break
Head Strong: How I managed my mental health during my studies
Katie shares her personal experience about starting university whilst facing mental health problems including anxiety and depression. Through accessing some of the support services available, Katie has been able to thrive whilst at Warwick. Read about her journey here… When I first contemplated returning to study after a long break, it was at a time […]
Making the transition from school to university
Congratulations! If you’ve reached the stage of preparing for university, you, first of all, should be very proud of yourself. You are about to embark on what is probably the biggest change in your life so far. The transition may be unfamiliar, but fun and exciting nonetheless… get ready for Warwick! 1. Welcome Week When […]
Summer hacks – How to study in the melting heat!
The sun is scorching, bearing its harsh light onto students who continue to study over the summer. It becomes humid, suffocating and very sweaty! However, there are quite a few hacks that can be incorporated to make working much easier, no matter the temperature!… By Kayvon Taee Don’t be a fool, stay cool! As I […]
Making the most of study on your year abroad
Flying the Warwick nest for your year abroad can seem quite daunting, as you leave behind the networks you have established since your first day on campus. But don’t worry, there are plenty of ways to remain firmly lodged within the Warwick bubble while you’re away! 1. Personal tutors You will still maintain your personal […]
Don’t waste your summer away: How you can make the most of your summer today! (Part 2)
More often enough, students are so engrossed into our studies that we forget to appreciate the world around us. Continuing from part 1, more suggestions are provided here to make the summer the best it can be!… Consider travelling You may recall from my learning beyond your degree blog post that I studied Persian […]
Lost at sea: How to navigate the second year of a part-time masters
Undertaking a masters degree at Warwick is not for the faint-hearted. On top of that many students choose a part-time pathway, which brings a whole set of additional challenges for staying focused and succeeding. Katie shares some of the methods she and her classmates have adopted in order to keep the ship on course… I […]
How to have a little break from your dissertation and enjoy some fun activities
Are you still around to finish your dissertation this summer? Feeling a little isolated from others? If you need to have some refresh while working on your dissertation, there will still be loads of fun events coming up for postgraduates!… By Maki Nakamatsu While it gets emptier on campus as most of the undergraduates have […]
Non-Academic Lessons of a Year Abroad
Whilst a ‘study abroad’ programme does involve learning and attending your host university, you can absorb so much outside of your lecture theatre. Studying abroad is a huge journey of personal growth, and creating your own story… Independence Undergraduates at the University of Warwick can probably remember their very first term as being world’s away […]