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Original post by Sara158

Hi guys! I've received a conditional offer for International Business at Warwick and for similar courses at the University of Bath and the Durham University. I'm an EU student and I've heard that all of them are very good at studying business/management.. so now I don't know which one to choose.

Is anyone else applying for the same universities? Could you tell me your opinion on them or which one would you choose and why?

I applied for Durham as well. I personally would narrow it down to Warwick vs Durham in terms of prestige. Then if your course is located at Stockton in Durham then I would choose Warwick. Stockton is awful.
See you at Warwick :smile:

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I really enjoyed warwick when I visited and will most likely firm it (doing politics). I just have two main concerns. Firstly, I've heard it has one of the highest proportions of internationals. Now this wouldn't be a problem for me because I love to find out about other cultures but I've also heard that they tend to form exclusive groups. Is this the case and is the high number of internationals really noticeable? For a course like Politics would it be very diverse? What is the ethic mix of the university? How many Black Africans/Carribeans/Others, Asians, Indians? Also what is the ration of private schooled to state schooled students? Are there any private school people or is the number very low and would you say Warwick is quite elitest?
In terms of halls, has anyone got any information on Sherbourne? I never seem to hear any pros and cons.
Finally, would you say there is a 50/50 split in terms of ethnicities and wealth within the halls? Are some halls distinctively full of Middle class and others really international?

Many thanks in advance :smile:

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BlueSam3

Original post by Age

I really enjoyed warwick when I visited and will most likely firm it (doing politics). I just have two main concerns. Firstly, I've heard it has one of the highest proportions of internationals. Now this wouldn't be a problem for me because I love to find out about other cultures but I've also heard that they tend to form exclusive groups. Is this the case and is the high number of internationals really noticeable?

I believe the proportion is slightly higher than average, yes. Having come here from Leicester, I can't really talk about whether it'll be noticeable or not. Some groups of international students tend to keep themselves, others don't, much the same as any other group of people.

For a course like Politics would it be very diverse? What is the ethic mix of the university? How many Black Africans/Carribeans/Others, Asians, Indians?

Don't know about Politics specifically, but here's the information available on the university website (here - not detailed, unfortunately, but better than nothing):

The population of the West Midlands is 90% white, and Coventry is 84% white. The University Community is even more diverse: the staff body is 82.5% white and 10.5% BME. The student undergraduate body is 64% white with the next largest grouping being Indian at 6%. The postgraduate body is 47% white with the next largest grouping being Chinese at 17%.

Also what is the ration of private schooled to state schooled students? Are there any private school people or is the number very low and would you say Warwick is quite elitest?

This claims 76:24, whilst this claims 25.3% private.
It depends what you mean by "elitist". Specifically, it's academically elitist, in the sense that it only takes students with very good grades. Other than that, not really.

In terms of halls, has anyone got any information on Sherbourne? I never seem to hear any pros and cons.

Sherbourne's quite nice. A tad expensive, but very new and fancy. If you happen to care, it's a slightly longer walk from there to most parts of campus than most halls.

Finally, would you say there is a 50/50 split in terms of ethnicities and wealth within the halls? Are some halls distinctively full of Middle class and others really international?

They're mostly similar sorts of ratios. Bluebell perhaps marginally more international students.

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Theridamas

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Hi all! I'm an international postgrad holder on a scholarship... I'm trying to get an idea of what a weekly budget would look like, and how much I can expect to spend on general living expenses after rent.

What's the general weekly cost of living for most students (particularly postgrads if possible)?

Also, is it very common for postgrad students to join societies? From what I can tell they mainly seem aimed at freshers starting for the year - would I be the odd one out if I joined some?

Cheers!

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BlueSam3

Original post by Theridamas

Hi all! I'm an international postgrad holder on a scholarship... I'm trying to get an idea of what a weekly budget would look like, and how much I can expect to spend on general living expenses after rent.

What's the general weekly cost of living for most students (particularly postgrads if possible)?

If you're living on campus: basically just food. Something like £30/week wouldn't be unreasonable.
If living in private accommodation: the same, plus whatever bills aren't included in your bills. Internet will be pretty cheap - electricity/heating/water will be the big chunks. For a house, they'll probably average something maybe £50/week over the year between them, so maybe something like £20/week would be a reasonable number to use for budgeting reasons (Going off generic information found online here, I got a contract with gas & electricity included, so I don't have firsthand knowledge)?

Also, is it very common for postgrad students to join societies? From what I can tell they mainly seem aimed at freshers starting for the year - would I be the odd one out if I joined some?

Cheers!

Yeah, absolutely. Some societies have more or less postgrads than others, for whatever reason, but most have a fair number. Not as many as the SU would like us to have, but you're unlikely to be the only one.

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Original post by BlueSam3

I believe the proportion is slightly higher than average, yes. Having come here from Leicester, I can't really talk about whether it'll be noticeable or not. Some groups of international students tend to keep themselves, others don't, much the same as any other group of people.

Don't know about Politics specifically, but here's the information available on the university website (here - not detailed, unfortunately, but better than nothing):

The population of the West Midlands is 90% white, and Coventry is 84% white. The University Community is even more diverse: the staff body is 82.5% white and 10.5% BME. The student undergraduate body is 64% white with the next largest grouping being Indian at 6%. The postgraduate body is 47% white with the next largest grouping being Chinese at 17%.

This claims 76:24, whilst this claims 25.3% private.
It depends what you mean by "elitist". Specifically, it's academically elitist, in the sense that it only takes students with very good grades. Other than that, not really.

Sherbourne's quite nice. A tad expensive, but very new and fancy. If you happen to care, it's a slightly longer walk from there to most parts of campus than most halls.

They're mostly similar sorts of ratios. Bluebell perhaps marginally more international students.

Thank you so much this was perfect! You've cleared all my issues :smile:

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Does Warwick have a edgy/drum and bass scene or should I just go for a city uni like Bristol?

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yabbayabba

Original post by Age

Does Warwick have a edgy/drum and bass scene or should I just go for a city uni like Bristol?

Loooooooooool nope! Bristol is soooo much better for that!

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Original post by yabbayabba

Loooooooooool nope! Bristol is soooo much better for that!

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This is so upsetting, how am i going to cope?? haha. How accurate are those personal statement forms you fill in? Like if i mentioned that I want to be around really sociable outgoing people into dnb/hip hop/house etc

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yabbayabba

Original post by Age

This is so upsetting, how am i going to cope?? haha. How accurate are those personal statement forms you fill in? Like if i mentioned that I want to be around really sociable outgoing people into dnb/hip hop/house etc

Nobody's going to take notice of your taste in music, but they'll take into account you want to be in a noisy halls.

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stuf

Is Warwick as ugly as everyone says

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Nirgilis

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Original post by stuf

Is Warwick as ugly as everyone says

What's your definition of ugly? :curious:

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hrmpurser

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Hi everyone, bit early as I'm sitting my GCSEs currently, but Warwick might be one of my choices, can any History students reccommend it? whats the course like? is it engaging? Thanks :smile:

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yabbayabba