Will i have fun at warwick?

Chill out mate.

All I'm implying is that at a university like Warwick the is likely to be more (holds up flaming shield) studious individuals than at, say, Portsmouth university. Now I know it's heard to make accurate generalisations about a student body of many thousands, but I think most would agree that a top university like Warwick, which lacks the nightlife and entertainment of places like Leeds or Newcastle, it will, in general at least, attract a slightly different type of student to other universities.

I'm sure there are many "fun", "lively" people at Warwick, and I'm sure many of the very hard-working, studious individuals at Warwick are also very sociable and lively, but I think the fact that there will be less "party types" at a university which ranks in the top 6-7 in the country, and has entry standards of in excess of 400 odd UCAS points per student means we can make the assumption that there will be less of those types of students at Warwick.

And no I don't go to Warwick.

Yeah, but in light of these comments, i think it would be easier to say that i'd have more fun at warwick than oxford

Chill out mate.

All I'm implying is that at a university like Warwick there is likely to be more (holds up flaming shield) studious individuals than at, say, Portsmouth university. Now I know it's heard to make accurate generalisations about a student body of many thousands, but I think most would agree that a top university like Warwick, which lacks the nightlife and entertainment of places like Leeds or Newcastle, it will, in general at least, attract a slightly different type of student to other universities.

I'm sure there are many "fun", "lively" people at Warwick, and I'm sure many of the very hard-working, studious individuals at Warwick are also very sociable and lively, but I think the fact that there will be less "party types" at a university which ranks in the top 6-7 in the country, and has entry standards of in excess of 400 odd UCAS points per student means we can make the assumption that there will be less of those types of students at Warwick.

And no I don't go to Warwick.

Tis mostly the right people i am worried about to be honest.
As long as i am with people i love and having a laugh i have a great time regardless of the venue.
So i guess the question is, are there people who are very sociable, like to go out for a drink and for a night out regularly and not too overly studious at warwick?

im off to warwick and i dont consider myself to be quiet and studious- obvs i work hard but i love to go out and have a laugh.

i work with a guy who just graduated from warwick last year and he says although there are some really studious people the majority are up for a laugh.

most go to uni to get a good degree and have a good time while doing it so ...

at least there are five of us on here up for a good time!

Make that 6!

University is what you make of it. From my own personal experience, so far, of Warwick I can say that this is deffinately the case.

You will, of course, always find people who want to get a 1st in their first year; however, with most courses only requiring a 40% to pass the year, with no precentage going to your overall degree, many do not take it that seriously.

Roote's reputation is largely exaggerated, or at the very least did't hold up this year. I'm at Westwood (Hampton), and without a doubt we have developed the largest reputation for being the more 'sociable' of the accomodations (roadtrips, pre-drinks, parties, naked forfeits and, of course, the most fines in Warwick history!).

There is a new union being built, which will be ready next term, and with nights out to Cov (mainly Kasbah and Lava-Ignite) and Lemington (Evolve) we've certainly made do. Add in the odd night to Birmingham and the sponsered events, and your week gets full quickly. The Uni-Express do deals, leaving from the union and Varsity, to Coventry, Lem and Birmingham which include transport, entrance (with queue jump) and then a free drink.

Along with 'going out' there are many society events held throughout the year. This all depends on your attitude and what you want to get from university and how outgoing you actually are. Those who speak lowly of Warwick's sociability are truely uninformed individuals.

EDIT: Watch out in freshers week- we're deffinately going to snag some fresher's T-Shirts and crash your exclusive events. Hilarity will ensue. You were warned.

Thanks vey much thats reassuring!
What is the deal with rootes? Keep hear its name popping up...

I picked Nottingham over Warwick as I decided the reputation difference is too negligible for me to pick it when I knew that the Nottingham had an amazing social scene and night life. From your other choices, it's probably best to ask what kind of events and stuff happens at the other choices :-)

Ah it wasn't just that. When i arrived at Nottingham in year 12 before I knew anything about choosing a uni I absolutely loved it. Then after visiting Warwick I hardly liked it at all, and revisited Nottingham recently and fell back in love with it. I knew if I picked Warwick I'd regret it for the rest of my life so it was a relatively easy choice at that stage. I fully understand the benefits of Warwicks Maths Department but I'm sure I'll be just as successful in life as long as I work for it :-)

I'm really worried I've made a mistake choosing Warwick over Nottingham now.

I'm really worried I've made a mistake choosing Warwick over Nottingham now.