Your first weeks at the university can feel quite daunting. Welcome Week was a dizzying round of activities and social events, and now you are trying to get to grips with seminars and lectures… Hopefully, by now, you have familiarised yourself with the Library and are finding the books and journals you need for your […]
What is a Library Associate, and how you can become one?
Your one-stop-shop to studying success is just a click away…
Your Library Online is a collection of online courses designed to help you through the different stages of studying at university and much more. We have designed these courses to help you tackle some of the common concerns and reoccurring issues that many students face while studying. Take a look at these 6 common problems […]
Meet your Academic Support Librarian
Do you have an essay or project to write and don’t know where or how to begin your research? You know you had a Library Induction back in Welcome Week but can’t quite remember what you were advised… Don’t worry – your Academic Support Librarian can help you!… Using the Library independently for the first […]
Back to school
Katie shares her story about returning to study following a long break while she worked. From the initial anticipation of choosing a course and applying, through to the differences of then and now, Katie looks at the value of the mature student experience… Just over two years ago I started to attend postgraduate open days, […]
Get Started at the Library – become a seasoned pro in no time!
The start of your degree can be both exhilarating and daunting. With so much information to learn, you’ll inevitably need to read textbooks in your degree to consolidate your knowledge. The Library is the perfect place for that, but how do you use it effectively? There’s no need to worry, read on to find out […]
A note from the editor: Welcome to Warwick
Greetings to all Warwick students, especially those who are joining us this year. We hope you are enjoying your first days on campus. Welcome Week is specially designed to help you integrate into university life and to lay the foundations for your new adventure. Apart from fun, Warwick has so much more to offer, including […]
Making the most of Welcome Week
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 […]
Why you should learn a new language
The prospect of learning a new language – especially if you currently only speak your native one – can be daunting. However, it’s never too late to start, and perhaps no better time to begin than whilst you’re still at university with all of its support and resources. Here’s three reasons to begin learning a […]