Goodbye from the Study Blog

In the final ever Study Blog post, our editor Ellie reflects on the blog over the years.

By Ellie King

The Great House Hunting Saga

Are you fretting about finding a place to live next year? In this blog, Gunisha dives into her house-hunting adventure during her first year at Warwick. She shares practical tips and resources to make the house-hunting process more manageable.

By Gunisha Aggarwal.

Kicking off your Dissertation: What you need to do during term one

Doing a dissertation sounds daunting, but most of us do not feel stressed until the deadline is coming in term three. Yet, we can always start the preparation a bit earlier to ease the pressure in future. Blogger Angel shares her dissertation journey and outlines how you can prepare for your dissertation from your penultimate year. Here is everything you should and should not do before and during term one of your final year.

By Angel Sun.

PG Tips at Warwick Library

“Take a break from your studies with free refreshments, meet other postgrads and share tips on postgrad life”. In this blog, Marie shares her highlights of PG Tips and how it has evolved over the past year.

By Marie Ainge.

Understanding Autism

Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition which is diagnosed in up to 700,000 people in the UK. In this week’s blog Iona looks at what autism is, what to do if you think you might have autism and how to support those with autism.

By Iona Craig.

Nurturing Knowledge: the University of Warwick Library and the Modern Records Centre

In this week’s blog, Susan uncovers the rich history of collections in the University of Warwick Library and the Modern Records Centre.

By Susan Deeb.

Handling Rejection

In the process of job applications, we often face a lot of rejection in order to get one job offer. Today Iona explores how rejection can be understood from a developmental perspective by looking at attachment theory and how this can then be applied to dealing with job rejection.

By Iona Craig.

Exploring Grief at University

Grief can be a really challenging process to work through. Iona explores where the grieving process can happen within a university setting and how insight into this can ease the process.

By Iona Craig.

Bonfire Night: A Dazzling History and Celebration in University

Did you celebrate the Bonfire Night with your family? When people set fireworks in their back gardens, their initial fear and caution explode into colourful glitter and excitement, which are definitely the highlights of the night. Yet, do you know why we need to celebrate the seemingly random day of 5 November with fireworks? Here blogger Angel briefly introduces the history of this festival and tells you how Warwick students can celebrate the night in the local area. 

By Angel Sun.

Accessibility Services at Warwick Library

In this week’s blog, Edward takes a look at some of the accessibility services available at the Library. With around 14% of undergraduate students identifying as disabled, this blog may be for you.

By Edward Stanbury.

How to conduct a Literature Review

Having recently completed a literature review as part of her masters, Iona outlines a number of tips on doing a literature review and how to overcome commonly encountered difficulties.

By Iona Craig.

University of Warwick 101

Welcome to Warwick, or welcome to return from Summer! Although we spend most of our time on campus in our university life, most of us don’t know the history of this place. Who are Zeeman and Rootes, and why do the Humanities and Chemistry Buildings look alike? Blogger Angel is going to explain the story behind our lovely campus in five minutes, and here is everything you need to know about the university as a Warwick student.    

By Angel Sun.

Want to improve our Library’s diversity?

In this week’s blog, Edward talks us through how we can improve the diversity and widening participation of the Library.

By Edward Stanbury.

One Year at Warwick: The Bucket List

New to Warwick and want to make the most of it? This week, blogger Susan gives us her Warwick bucket list.

By Susan Deeb.

Ten Things to do over a Ten Week Term

As we head into another academic year, blog editor Ellie introduces the Study Blog, Warwick’s Library, and a host of services on offer to get you through the term.

By Ellie King

Reflections from Welcome Week

New to Warwick this year? As we head into another Welcome Week, you might be feeling a little nervous, unsure of what it’s all about. In this week’s blog, Gunisha shares her reflections on her Welcome Week last year.

By Gunisha Aggarwal.

Embracing the Unknown: Navigating life as an international student in the UK

As we look to welcome students to Warwick for another academic year, this week’s blog sees blogger Susan share her experiences of being an international student at a UK university, and how she found her feet.

By Susan Deeb.

Applying for internships: all you need to know

Internships are a fantastic way to get experience whilst at university to start mapping out your graduate career. If you’re looking at applying this term, Emily shares her application tips to optimise your chance of success.

By Emily Alger.

Two things you need for your year abroad

Are you heading out on your year abroad soon? In this week’s blog, blogger Abbie gives us the two most important things you need to know to make your year a success.

By Abbie Farsiani.

Spring Weeks and Studentships: Doing internships at university

As we look towards the start of a new academic year, you might be thinking about internships, work-experience and placement opportunities. In this week’s blog, Maths and Statistics student Emily shares her internship experience whilst at University – from finance to academic research.

By Emily Alger.

Need dissertation inspiration? Discover sources at the Modern Records Centre

If you’re about to head into your final year of undergraduate study at Warwick, you might be thinking ahead to your dissertation or research project. If you’re stuck for ideas, why not check out Warwick’s Modern Record Centre? In this week’s blog, MRC archivist Melissa lets us in to some of the secrets of the MRC.

By Melissa Prior, MRC archivist.

Microphone Mania: Year in review

In the third edition of the Microphone Mania series, Gunisha interviews students as they reminisce and reflect on their experiences during the past academic year at Warwick.

By Gunisha Aggarwal.

Four books to change your mindset this summer

Small mindset changes can have a big impact on overall day-day living. Iona has brought together the four books she has come across that have the most useful, researched based tips to improve mindset and experience success during your time at university. Over summer is a great time to give one or two of them a read!

By Iona Craig.

Summers at Warwick

In this blog Abbie reveals some hidden gems near Warwick campus where you can enjoy the summer days and sunshine.

By Abbie Farsiani.

Long distance relationships: how to maintain friendships in summer break

In term time, you and your friends chat with each other every seminar or even every day in the kitchen. Thus, it can be difficult to maintain friendships beyond campus and the academic year. As we head into Summer Vacation, blogger Angel shares some tips to keep friendships alive when you are in different cities or countries in summer.

By Angel Sun.

Life after University: overcoming the pressure

In this blog, Abbie offers some viewpoints from people that have left Warwick and their experience post-uni. This should help ease people that aren’t sure what life after uni looks like and are not sure what their next steps will be.

By Abbie Farsiani.

Job seeking anxiety and how to ease it

As we head into the summer vacation, you may start thinking about applying for jobs, whether part time, or something for after your degree. But with this hunt can often come anxiety, and so in this blog, Angel talks us through her advice.

By Angel Sun.

CVs: A how to guide

In this week’s Iona looks at creating, adapting and keeping on top of your CV in order to make it stand out to future employers.

By Iona Craig.

Secrets behind Library services: a chat with Library staff

Grab a book, scan it, take it away, and place it onto the conveyor belt before the expiry date – it’s how everyone borrows and returns a book in the university library. However, do you know where they come from, and how the library team makes sure that all students can obtain the book they need? Blogger Angel talks with the Customer Services Manager and a supervisor of Library Facilities Team. Here is the story of how every member of staff of the library tries their best to provide the Warwick students with the best reading and study space.

By Angel Sun.

What to do with a three month break

In this blog Abbie provides advice on how to manage the three-month break and how to feel the best balance of relaxed, refreshed and ready for the year ahead.

By Abbie Farsiani.

Looking forward, looking back: How does Masters compare to Undergrad?

Iona compares her experiences of undertaking an undergraduate degree at Warwick to her time as a Masters student.

By Iona Craig.

Warwick Library: A History

The University of Warwick Main Library is a modern, state-of-the-art facility that has been a hub of academic activity for students and researchers alike since it opened in 1965. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the history of the University of Warwick Main Library, exploring its origins, growth, and current role in the academic community.

By Susan Deeb.

More Books 2023: Diversify your Library

The Library’s popular More Books scheme returns for 2023. This year, our focus is on diversifying our library collection to ensure your voice is heard.

By Kat Halliday, Academic Support Librarian.

Building compassion this exam season

With the stresses of exam season upon us, this week blogger Iona explores the concept of compassion and how it can be applied to revision and exams or other times of stress.

By Iona Craig.

Microphone Mania: Exam Season Edition

Amidst the hectic and stressful third term, Gunisha interviews students from various degrees to hear their perspectives on coping with stress and revising for exams.

By Gunisha Aggarwal.

Library Newsletter Term 3 Week 5

Check out the latest articles from our Term Three Week Five Newsletter.

By Oliver Toms, Newsletter Editor.

Concentration and cosiness: different study spots on campus

10/110, 2/10…the numbers indicating the seats available in library are always frightening in exam season. Everyone rushes to the library in early morning, occupying a seat like grabbing discounted products in supermarkets on Christmas Eve. However, the library is neither the only study spot on campus not the best one for everyone. Here blogger Angel introduces and compares different study spots on campus. You have numerous choices other than the library.

By Angel Sun.

A Fresher’s guide to the library

Have you found that exam and assignment period has crept up on you, and you’re still not sure of how Warwick’s library works? Fear not, as this week, blogger Edward gives us a fool-proof guide to the library, and will set you up for essay success.

By Edward Stanbury

Applying to do a Masters: Part Two

As we come to the end of the academic year, you may be thinking about what’s next. One of your options may be to do a Masters Degree. In the second half of this two-part series, Iona outlines what a masters application involves and some tips to succeed in the process.

By Iona Craig.

Is there anything better than the Pomodoro?

As we head into exam and essay season, we might hear a load of information about study techniques and the best ways to revise. One of the most common in the Pomodoro technique. But what are the benefits and drawbacks of such a method? And if you know it’s not for you, is there anything better out there? This week, blogger Edward investigates.

By Edward Stanbury.

Applying to do a Masters: Part One

As final year approaches, it is important to start considering what you would like to do after undergrad. In a two-part series, Iona discusses aspects that need considering when deciding whether to do a masters, what masters to do and how to apply.

By Iona Craig.

Resolutions stick better in Spring

Did you find yourself, January 1^st, setting a load of New Years’ Resolutions? Going to the gym 5 times a week, no alcohol, 10,000 steps a day, 2 litres of water, going vegan, calling your mum every week. Do you find yourself, as we head into April, feeling like you’ve failed miserably at all of these? No weight lost, still not calling your parents enough, too many pints on a Friday night? Well, fear not, because you now have another opportunity to set some well-meaning resolutions and make them stick.

By Ellihttps://studyblog.warwick.ac.uk/abou/e King

What leads to better grades?

As we head into exam season, we have a post from ex-blogger Krishna about how we can boost our grades and get better exam results. Krishna has even developed an App to support revision and productivity.

By Krishna Bellamkonda.

Celebrating Ramadan and Eid: A Supportive Muslim Community in Warwick

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the exact dates of Ramadan change each year as the calendar follows Moon cycles. During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset as an act of devotion to their faith. This is to instil self-discipline, strengthen spiritual health but also to remind them of the sufferings of the poor. Ramadan is more than just fasting; it’s a month full of blessings, patience, and forgiveness. Several important historical events took place during Ramadan, including the revelation of the first verses of the Qu’ran to Prophet Muhammad.

By Alif Iman Bin Asmal, Library Community Ambassador

A Fool-proof guide to different types of exams

Stopwatch ticking, pen scratching on paper, and we write down everything in our brain – this is how we usually take exams in high school. However, exams come in various shapes and sizes at Warwick. Apart from the timed exam in an exam hall, there are 24-hour and 7-day take-home exams. In these long open-book exams, speed and memory are no longer the only keys to high grades. You may find them unfamiliar, but don’t feel panic. Hopefully blogger Angel’s tips can help you prepare and handle the different forms of exams.

By Angel Sun.

Microphone Mania: Sports and Societies

As we are inching towards the end of term 2, many societies are conducting their election processes for the next set of executive members. In this blog, Gunisha interviews students to hear about their experiences with societies and sports clubs on campus, along with their advice about joining societies.

By Gunisha Aggarwal.

Library Newsletter: Term 2 Week 9

We have all collectively got through a cold winter, and spring is now fast approaching together with the Easter break. With that in mind inside this issue we have an article on hidden gems within the Library website, which you can access whether you are on campus or hundreds (or even thousands!) of miles back home. Together with that we have continued our interview series with a piece on Sara, one of the Academic Support Librarians there to help you with your studies. In addition we also have pieces on the upcoming International Women’s Day and the books that the Library will display and an update on what’s on at the Library over the Easter break for those staying on campus. Without further ado, please enjoy these articles and have a great Easter break!

By Oliver Toms, Newsletter Editor.

Student Sustainability: Staying Green on Campus

Abbie considers the importance of incorporating greener habits into your day to day as well as providing some tips on how to be more sustainable on campus and at home.

By Abbie Farsiani.

More than food: What are Eating Disorders?

Next week is eating disorders awareness week. Eating disorders are a mental health illness that can impact anyone and have been on the rise since lockdown. In this article Iona discusses what eating disorders actually are, how they stem much deeper than being about food, and some pointers of where help can be accessed if you feel you or someone around you may be struggling with their eating.

By Iona Craig.

Dealing with Homesickness

Have you ever experienced that sinking feeling in your stomach and longing for the familiar comforts of family and home? Blogger Gunisha recounts her experiences of feeling homesick as an international student at university and shares some advice on how to deal with homesickness.

By Gunisha Aggarwal.