Uni of Warwick Fresher studying Film and Literature! Ask me anything? :)

So I am a Warwick Uni fresher (first year) and I just thought I would post in case anyone had any questions or needed any help with anything as I remember applying and it was really tricky and confusing at times! I study a BA Joint Honours in Film and Literature if that helps anyone too!

Ask anything at all!
Daisy. :smile:

Reply 1

Pinklink07

I would like to know which accomodation is the best in your opinion. I am fairly quiet not a big party goer and am doing maths so need to study. Cant cook at all. :colondollar:

Cheers

Reply 2

dmrich

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Original post by Pinklink07

I would like to know which accomodation is the best in your opinion. I am fairly quiet not a big party goer and am doing maths so need to study. Cant cook at all. :colondollar:

Cheers

Hey there.

Well firstly none of Warwick's accommodation is catered at all, they all have kitchens with ovens, stoves, kettles, microwaves, fridges,
etc so in some way, shape or form everyone cooks for themselves. The other option is to eat out at local cafes/restaurants. :smile:

Some accommodations can be quieter than others, the further away from central campus you are the quieter it is usually. I would avoid Rootes if you want to be somewhere fairly quiet. Then it depends if you would like an en suite room, as not all accommodations have en suite bathrooms. You could go for Jack Martin which is reasonable and has en suites, or somewhere like Sherbourne or Bluebell which are the higher price ranges but much nicer.

Keep in mind your price ranges and what you need from your room in terms of its location and atmosphere and whether you mind sharing bathrooms!

Hope this has helped somewhat but feel free to ask anything else if I can help more. :biggrin:

Daisy.

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spaceritual

Got a few questions as an offer holder myself

1. Is it a myth the uni is boring? Worried that the place will be full of posh studious types. ...Want to be in a place with a lively, social atmosphere, lots going off etc. Would like to make new friends with 'normal' people!, go out/see bands etc - is Warwick not the place for this?

2. What are the opportunities like for film making here? Im studying Politics and Sociology but want to still make films, is there people there to do this with or a society set up to aid this?

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dmrich

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Original post by spaceritual

Got a few questions as an offer holder myself

1. Is it a myth the uni is boring? Worried that the place will be full of posh studious types. ...Want to be in a place with a lively, social atmosphere, lots going off etc. Would like to make new friends with 'normal' people!, go out/see bands etc - is Warwick not the place for this?

2. What are the opportunities like for film making here? Im studying Politics and Sociology but want to still make films, is there people there to do this with or a society set up to aid this?

Hey there,

The uni is definitely not boring. There's plenty to do if you seek it out, social events on every night (with an event called Pop! every Wednesday that usually sells out and several balls a year and summer party.) There is also the local area: Coventry and Leamington both have several student bars and nights out that are really popular for students. You will most likely need to explore both sides of this, as some nights at the student union are absolute rubbish and some nights in Leamington are the same, so it is worth trying a bit of everything. :smile:

There is loads going on socially at Warwick, it's definitely not a typically studious, no-one-goes-anywhere kind of uni. Societies also get together often and have drinks, go to events or run their own events and balls.

There are opportunities for filmmaking within the university. There are several societies you could join that participate in this kind of stuff. I am on the exec team of the Warwick Uni Film Studies Society that encourages all sorts and not just film students, but there is also WarwickTV who are fab for equipping and sorting out student productions and even more spin off societies like Better Fun Talking who run auditions, scriptwriting sessions and more for short TV series and films that students want to make.

I hope this answers some of your questions, but feel free to probe more if I can explain anything further. :smile:

Daisy.

Reply 5

S123.

I realise you're a fresher so probably can't answer this, but may know older students who have told you! Just wondering as with a degree like English as you have less contact hours would one find in their second year (when having to live off campus) they don't visit the campus as often/socialise there? Thanks

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tryingmybest

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Hello,

I realise you're studying film and literature so some things may be different but could you tell me about the quality of teaching you receive English wise. Considering studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Warwick

Thanks :smile:

Reply 7

Sir Cumsized

What do you plan on doing with your degree?

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dmrich

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Original post by S123.

I realise you're a fresher so probably can't answer this, but may know older students who have told you! Just wondering as with a degree like English as you have less contact hours would one find in their second year (when having to live off campus) they don't visit the campus as often/socialise there? Thanks

Hi there!

My experience so far of speaking to some older students is that though there are less contact hours, many people find it easier to be on campus with all its resources and coffee places when generally doing the reading and studying, so some still spend a good deal of second year on campus.

I also know several second and third years who arrange society meetings and study sessions with classmates that are at venues in Leamington and Coventry too, so I think it really all depends on what each person likes to do. :smile:

I realise this probably was not that helpful but please ask if I can help any further! :smile:

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dmrich

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Original post by tryingmybest

Hello,

I realise you're studying film and literature so some things may be different but could you tell me about the quality of teaching you receive English wise. Considering studying English Literature and Creative Writing at Warwick

Thanks :smile:

Hello!

The English side of my course has been varied in some ways: we have to take a compulsory module of French and German Lit which I personally really dislike and don't think the standard of teaching is up to much. However, we also take a compulsory module in Modes of Reading which is amazing. The lectures are interesting and relevant, my personal seminar leader is one of my favourite people as you can really see that she is so smart and has so much knowledge and so many ideas to impart. Those lectures are timed well and I really enjoy that module despite it being quite challenging.

Even though my response here was a little contradictory, I hope it helps you make up your mind a little. :smile:

Good luck anyway!

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dmrich

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Original post by Sir Cumsized

What do you plan on doing with your degree?

I am currently doing some work experience with the BBC and have some set up with Vogue soon, so I would like to see where that goes. However I am primarily interested in using my degree to teach. :smile:

Reply 11

S123.

Original post by dmrich

Hi there!

My experience so far of speaking to some older students is that though there are less contact hours, many people find it easier to be on campus with all its resources and coffee places when generally doing the reading and studying, so some still spend a good deal of second year on campus.

I also know several second and third years who arrange society meetings and study sessions with classmates that are at venues in Leamington and Coventry too, so I think it really all depends on what each person likes to do. :smile:

I realise this probably was not that helpful but please ask if I can help any further! :smile:

It was helpful, thanks for your reply :smile:

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Gissing

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Original post by dmrich

Ask anything at all!
Daisy. :smile:

What's the Film Studies side of your degree like? Seems a risky subject choice nowadays.

Reply 13

orsonwelles

Original post by dmrich

So I am a Warwick Uni fresher (first year) and I just thought I would post in case anyone had any questions or needed any help with anything as I remember applying and it was really tricky and confusing at times! I study a BA Joint Honours in Film and Literature if that helps anyone too!

Ask anything at all!
Daisy. :smile:

I've been offered a place for film and literature and have confirmed it as my first choice. But, did you meet the grade requirements that they asked for? Do you know anyone who got lower than they required? Thanks x

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Nostromo

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Original post by orsonwelles

I've been offered a place for film and literature and have confirmed it as my first choice. But, did you meet the grade requirements that they asked for? Do you know anyone who got lower than they required? Thanks x

I got in with ABB instead of AAB (I was only a few marks off), if that's any help :smile:

Reply 15

tryingmybest

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In general, would you recommend Warwick as a place to study?

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dmrich

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Original post by Gissing

What's the Film Studies side of your degree like? Seems a risky subject choice nowadays.

The film studies side of it is my favourite.

It's challenging, interesting and something I really love to do. Some people, even if you do go to Warwick which is the oldest institution to offer degrees in Film, still look down on the choice of degree.

My argument would probably be that considering that fees are up to £9,000 a year, I would rather do something I achieve highly in and like doing. I also want to be a teacher, so my degree choice does not need to directly lead to teaching as they just want you to have a degree usually. :smile:

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dmrich

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Original post by orsonwelles

I've been offered a place for film and literature and have confirmed it as my first choice. But, did you meet the grade requirements that they asked for? Do you know anyone who got lower than they required? Thanks x

Hi there,

Yes, I achieved A*, A, B C at A Level.

The night before results day Warwick lowered their entrance requirements to BBB. I know only one person that got onto the course through clearing but some achieved the lower grades and were still accepted. I was told this year by a member of staff that this does not always happen, as they are more interested in the outcome of interviews than grades. If there were lots of outstanding candidates one year, for instance, it would go more on what they interviewed like and what they provided as their example of work than the grades.

Hope I helped! :biggrin:

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dmrich

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Original post by tryingmybest

In general, would you recommend Warwick as a place to study?

Hey there,

I think I would recommend Warwick personally. The access to teaching and resources is brilliant, and it is great to have so many opportunities to further yourself on campus. It is also great to be surrounded by like-minded people. The facilities are, on the whole, really good, and Warwick's reputation is also a bonus when attending.

I will be going into 2nd year modules soon and am really looking forward to it as there was so much choice. :smile:

Reply 19

theforger23

Original post by dmrich

So I am a Warwick Uni fresher (first year) and I just thought I would post in case anyone had any questions or needed any help with anything as I remember applying and it was really tricky and confusing at times! I study a BA Joint Honours in Film and Literature if that helps anyone too!

Ask anything at all!
Daisy. :smile:

Hi I was wondering when you started your required reading and how much of it you got through?

Uni of Warwick Fresher studying Film and Literature! Ask me anything? :)

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