What is your current job or area of study? Please give a brief description of what this entails.

I'm currently doing a PhD in management at the Business School, Centre of Decision Research at the University of Leeds.

Why did you choose your degree subject and why did you choose Warwick?

I was interested in behavioural science when doing my undergraduate degree, so the Master’s program at Warwick offered me a chance to explore more about this subject. The MSc program here has a detailed structure in terms of module arrangements.

Tell us about your favourite memory of your degree

I was lucky enough to meet professors who were very supportive during my postgraduate studies. They were always open to questions and happy to offer advice. I also worked part-time as a research assistant at WBS, and having this experience meant a lot to me.

How did you fill your time outside of your studies?

The Arts Centre is a nice place if you like movies and music. I watched several movies there with my friends. The local area around campus is quiet and perfect for a walk with friends when the weather is good. I was a member of the behavioural insight team at Warwick, and I got the chance to meet other students who are also passionate about behavioural science, especially the application of nudge and persuasion.

Tell us about what happened after graduation. How did you get to your current role?

I was in the middle of the application process for a postgraduate research degree in decision science after graduation, so I took a gap year because I wanted to apply after all the grades had been released. I was lucky enough to get the offer from Leeds with a full scholarship, so I accepted it and I'm now a first-year PhD student there.

How did your time at Warwick prepare you for life after university? Did you learn any valuable skills? How were you supported?

The MSc program in behavioural science is pretty intense in terms of the module design and the schedule. I benefited from such in-depth training in theories of behavioural science, modelling and coding. These skills will contribute to my further studies as a PhD student. The module leaders were helpful and open to questions, and I discussed my modules and future plans with my personal tutor.

What are your top tips for someone considering a degree at Warwick?

Be prepared and invest your time well after class. One thing that I realised after graduation is that attending lectures and being engaged is not enough for postgraduate-level studies, especially when you're thinking about doing a PhD afterwards. So it’s better to come prepared and be ready to spend extra time going into in-depth reading on the topics that you're interested in and don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions.

What’s one piece of advice you wish you would have had when starting your degree?

For my program in particular, I would say spend extra time reviewing what you did in statistical inference and coding because those will come in handy in the following modules and help you understand the content better.