As 2022 draws to a close, editor Ellie and some of the bloggers from PhD Life and the Study Blog take a look at their plans for Christmas.
By Ellie King
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As 2022 draws to a close, editor Ellie and some of the bloggers from PhD Life and the Study Blog take a look at their plans for Christmas.
By Ellie King
Continue reading “Merry Christmas from your bloggers”Iona discusses the importance of being able to read as Warwick Say goodbye to the Right to Read programme.
Continue reading “Right to Read”The library is a constant companion to students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Where would we be without the near-unlimited access to academic resources, the support from the lovely library staff, or the fun and endlessly helpful study happy events? Since beginning my postgraduate journey, I have been using the library more often than ever, and here are some of the reasons why.
By Rebecca Preedy.
Continue reading “An MA student’s library love letter”The pandemic has meant that most students have spent much less time on campus this year. For many, this has induced a ‘campus nostalgia’, leaving many longing for the simple activities that they used to enjoy on campus. Read this post for a wish-list of things to do on campus, now that the world is beginning to get back to normal.
Continue reading “What I Can’t Wait to Do on Campus”“This term has simply flown by.” Clichéd though it may be, it always seems to be true. So much has happened in such a short space of time! In this post I will talk about my thoughts on the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate study as a masters student and the observations from my first term here at Warwick.
Continue reading “Reflections on Term 1- Settling into a postgraduate degree”
Are you considering applying to do a PhD? Katie shares her warts-and-all experience of writing a proposal and enjoying it…By Katie Hall
Continue reading “Writing your PhD proposal: What isn’t in the manual?”
University – exams, assignments, lectures and socialising. Quite often this is the life of a typical undergrad student. However, what about the staff who set the work? What do they do? Well, they research! Read on to see how you can get a taste of their work for yourselves… By Kayvon Taee
Continue reading “Let’s experiment! Dissecting an insider’s account of the academic world!”
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… By Katie Hall
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...By Katie Hall
Continue reading “Head Strong: How I managed my mental health during my studies”
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…By Katie Hall
Continue reading “Lost at sea: How to navigate the second year of a part-time masters”