Will i have fun at warwick?

Did you get accepted?

Yes. The rumours by and large come from people that don't actually have a clue about Warwick (which isn't that surprising as we aren't really a well-known university in spite of high rankings). Yes, Warwick is a campus uni surrounded by fields, but that's far from the whole story - in first year there is more than enough on campus to keep you fully entertained and outgoing, with Leamington Spa and Coventry nearby as insurance, then in second year you will live in one of those two towns anyway, again each with plenty to do (and Birmingham is easily accessible as well for the occasional bigger night out). I think with any university whatsoever, you can only fail to enjoy yourself if you actively try. Over the next few months the redevelopment of the Student Union building will be completed, resulting in one of the best events centres around. A minority of people are very insular, but I do stress that that's a minority, again one which exists anywhere. Picking the likes of Rootes for your accommodation will guarantee that you'll avoid these people.

hiya,
i am worried that i will not have fun at the university of warwick as have heard rumours that it is very studious and isolated and so from a nightlife perspective might be boring.
i am a very friendly and sociable person who loves to have a laugh, get drunk and go out and be around people who are equally as sociable; but as i loved the atmosphere and feel of the campus i would like to come here but i do see the social side of university prehaps the biggest factor for me.
It is not that i want loads of amazing clubs in a massive city - as long as i am with people who i love spending time with and are socialble and up for a laugh and a great time i am happy (i particulary like hanging out with guys who would be labelled as 'lads' for this - the fun and friendly but not sleasey kind though of course!).
Would i have fun at the university of warwick?
Please leave a comment and help me out
Many thanks!x

I'm going to Warwick too and I love a good party, so at least there will be two of us... haha I went to an open day last week and there is going to be a new Student Union opening in September, and aparently there are good night on campus, a night called Top Banana is supposed to be good? Have also heard that Rootes is the accomodation to get if you like a party... thats where I'm going to apply!

Where else do you have offers from?

I was offered Newc and Warwick, and thought I had to go for the academically best one else I would not be achieving my potential, and I was WRONG!!! By second year at Warwick basically im bored. The nightlife is pretty crap, particually compared to my other choice. The people are, well, not a normal mix you would get at a less academic uni. For example 40% of my course are from outside the EU...... sorry, but they DONT mix and socialise like the sort of "lads" your after. Of course there are lads at Warwick, there are at any uni, but there are much much fewer here than most other unis. Anyway, to avoid people ranting at me, please PM me if you want some info. To everyone else, Im living there, its a first hand account, dont bitch cos you dont agree with me. If the best argument you have for nightlife is Evolve then you need to broaden your horizons..........

a night called Top Banana is supposed to be good?

Yes, Warwick is a campus uni surrounded by fields.

I was offered Newc and Warwick, and thought I had to go for the academically best one else I would not be achieving my potential, and I was WRONG!!!

You'll probably have fun wherever you go... Very few places are intrinsically boring...

agreed! Also, uni life is what you make it... if you go out to have fun I'm sure will have! I'm sure we won't be the only ones at Warwick who like to have fun so I wouldn't worry.

So are there people around who would not be considered 'geeky'?

So are there people around who would not be considered 'geeky'?
Not that there is anything wrong with being a geek.
Just not the type of person i am - or the type of person i generaly hang round with.

I think with any university whatsoever, you can only fail to enjoy yourself if you actively try.