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University of Warwick Student - ask me anything

I have done Undergraduate in Languages and PGCE courses.
I can also answer questions about not only about the courses, but also about campus life, uni clubs, the area.

Reply 1

is the night life as dead as people say it is? also how do you find living in coventry since it's maybe not as nice as other cities? also any accomodation recommendations as in which ones to apply for? how are they about finding placements for placement year/summer internships? sorry for the spam i'm just deciding whether to accept my warwick offer haha

Reply 2

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by StardustShoot5
I have done Undergraduate in Languages and PGCE courses.
I can also answer questions about not only about the courses, but also about campus life, uni clubs, the area.


Hi, what campus accommodation would you recommend? Would you say that the accommodations with a smaller number of people are worth it for the price? Thanks!

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by Anonymous
Hi, what campus accommodation would you recommend? Would you say that the accommodations with a smaller number of people are worth it for the price? Thanks!

Hello, for campus specifically, i would say top are Cryfield Townhouses and Bluebell. Lakeside is also a good shout for scenery on top.
One thing you should always check out is the bed size. For instance, Bluebell has the largest bed.
For the flat size, it doesn't really matter if its 10 people or 7 in one flat; key is getting along and setting kitchen rules.

Reply 4

I am not really versed into placements year/summer internships, BUT for opportunities you could check myAdvantage, Careers Service and Warwick Internship Programme.
Night life: I have been a day-person myself most of the time, there should be events in Plaza or societies organising night events. - also to add here, night in and around campus is very safe.
Coventry seems ok, I am not someone that stays out very late. Despite the jokes about Coventry, to me at least it seems a bit better than Birmingham.
Accommodation: I have replied in the other comment.
I dont mind the questions, dont worry, i am trying to help as much as i can.

Reply 5

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by StardustShoot5
Hello, for campus specifically, i would say top are Cryfield Townhouses and Bluebell. Lakeside is also a good shout for scenery on top.
One thing you should always check out is the bed size. For instance, Bluebell has the largest bed.
For the flat size, it doesn't really matter if its 10 people or 7 in one flat; key is getting along and setting kitchen rules.


Thank you so much, this is very useful!

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by abistntn
is the night life as dead as people say it is? also how do you find living in coventry since it's maybe not as nice as other cities? also any accomodation recommendations as in which ones to apply for? how are they about finding placements for placement year/summer internships? sorry for the spam i'm just deciding whether to accept my warwick offer haha


I thought I’d hop in with my opinion as an undergrad at Warwick. No I wouldn’t say nightlife is dead here, there are many events at the on campus and off campus clubs multiple times a week, including circling which is a Warwick tradition. The only downside is you have to take a bus or uber to the clubs in leamington if you want the full club experience as the on campus club is a bit tame. I’d say less than half of students actually live in Coventry, a lot live in leamington spa which is really nice. They are super helpful about placements, with lots of careers events, free CV checks and advertised opportunities. Hope that helps!

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by StardustShoot5
I have done Undergraduate in Languages and PGCE courses.
I can also answer questions about not only about the courses, but also about campus life, uni clubs, the area.

how is the scene for part time work during college or during holidays? are there opportunities available easily?

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by aaravs25
how is the scene for part time work during college or during holidays? are there opportunities available easily?

There are student jobs in campus, for instance, I have worked a for very short time in campus as student ambassador - visiting schools promoting languages and university; Q&A with exchange students/2nd years. You can find jobs through myadvantage or unitemps.

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by LittleFire10
I thought I’d hop in with my opinion as an undergrad at Warwick. No I wouldn’t say nightlife is dead here, there are many events at the on campus and off campus clubs multiple times a week, including circling which is a Warwick tradition. The only downside is you have to take a bus or uber to the clubs in leamington if you want the full club experience as the on campus club is a bit tame. I’d say less than half of students actually live in Coventry, a lot live in leamington spa which is really nice. They are super helpful about placements, with lots of careers events, free CV checks and advertised opportunities. Hope that helps!

thanks so much this is really helpful!

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