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I'm taking Chemistry but I'm unsure which to pick, neither were my first choice
Original post by Anonymous
I'm taking Chemistry but I'm unsure which to pick, neither were my first choice

Could you elaborate a bit more?

- Which unis in total do you have offers for?
- At what grades are these offers?
- Are you trying to choose a firm? Insurance? or both?
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Hi, I’m a chem student at Warwick if you want to know anything.
Original post by 04MR17
Could you elaborate a bit more?

- Which unis in total do you have offers for?
- At what grades are these offers?
- Are you trying to choose a firm? Insurance? or both?


I have offers for bath, warwick, leeds and loughborough - I'm definitely putting Loughborough as my insurance
Warwick is AAA and Bath is AAB, I unsure which of bath and warwick I should firm
Original post by Anonymous
Hi, I’m a chem student at Warwick if you want to know anything.


How do you find the area/nightlife, I've heard Coventry isn't very exciting but the lecturers seemed really nice
Original post by Anonymous
I have offers for bath, warwick, leeds and loughborough - I'm definitely putting Loughborough as my insurance
Warwick is AAA and Bath is AAB, I unsure which of bath and warwick I should firm
Thanks

So what grades is Loughborough's offer?

And what kind of Chem do you like best?
Cov isn’t very exciting on its own, but in combination with leamington/Birmingham and the clubs on uni campus I’d say the nightlife isn’t as bad as people make out.

Most of the lecturers are really nice and helpful but not all of the staff are like that.
Original post by 04MR17
Thanks

So what grades is Loughborough's offer?

And what kind of Chem do you like best?

Loughborough is ABB and i really liked the uni + the sports
I enjoy pretty much all of chem equally
Original post by Anonymous
Cov isn’t very exciting on its own, but in combination with leamington/Birmingham and the clubs on uni campus I’d say the nightlife isn’t as bad as people make out.

Most of the lecturers are really nice and helpful but not all of the staff are like that.

would you recommend going to warwick or do you think other places wld be better
Original post by Anonymous
Loughborough is ABB and i really liked the uni + the sports
I enjoy pretty much all of chem equally
In which case my advice would be to either:

- Select your firm choice as the one with the widest range of modules within the course. This will give you the greatest flexibility when opting for modules and this is especially useful if you aren't sure what your specialisms are.

- Select Loughborough as your firm choice if you like it this much.
You have doubts about Warwick being fun for three years.. thats fine, it’s your gut telling you it’s not right. Bath is just as prodigious and is much nicer campus but do you want to go there either?

I agree with the person that said firm Loughborough if that’s where you actually want to go though. You’ve more chance getting a first from a Uni you’ve loved being at.
Original post by Anonymous
How do you find the area/nightlife, I've heard Coventry isn't very exciting but the lecturers seemed really nice


Hi there,

I have been living in Coventry for more than 3 years. I am still enjoying it. Coventry is a student- friendly city, where you can get everything you need in walking- distance if youy are living in city centre. The living expense is afforatcble compare with other cityies in the UK.
Let me know if you have any other questions reagrds life in Coventry.

Best wishes,
Kylie
Original post by Anonymous
would you recommend going to warwick or do you think other places wld be better


I can only speak for Warwick and it depends on what you’re looking for. At the moment there are no optional modules for any of the chemistry degrees until year 3 which is disappointing for some. The course is fairly tough. The nightlife might not be for you if you’re a very social person but for most people it’s ok. The accommodation is also quite expensive compared to other uni halls.
Original post by Anonymous
I'm taking Chemistry but I'm unsure which to pick, neither were my first choice


Hi there,

Thanks for your question. As a second year Chemistry student at the University of Warwick, I hope to give some insight into the degree and aid your decision in which university you end up firming.

I was never the best at Chemistry throughout sixth-form, so inevitably, I was quite intimidated about being thrown straight into the deep end of university-level Chemistry. However, I have nothing but good things to say about how all the academics and lecturers eased everyone into the course and made us feel comfortable with the structure and content of the degree. The department have so many great initiatives and are constantly working towards promoting equality within the course and within this area of STEM, as well as listening to the student voice and acting on our requests as a cohort. Yes, the course is hard, but realistically, you're going to get that wherever you go. Chemistry is a difficult degree, and one in which needs you to meet many demands and deadlines, but the passion from the lecturers and the key transferrable skills that are taught within this degree at Warwick, are what makes the university so unique and special compared to many others. In terms of the social scene here, I think it is completely subjective and down to who you meet and surround yourself with. There are plenty of social opportunities at Warwick, including societies and campus motives, or you can delve into the nearby towns/cities including clubbing and going out to Leamington, Coventry or Birmingham.

I hope this gives you some clarity into what the degree and life is like at Warwick - wishing you the best of luck with whatever decision you end up making :smile:

Jess x

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