Your memories: Andrew Smith

What’s your standout memory of Warwick?

 Going to Warwick to study philosophy changed my life. It helped me throw off the chains of my upbringing in a religious fundamentalist household. It also gave me the courage to say, “I don’t understand that” in a crowded room - with the added benefit of finding that once I had said that everyone else was likely thinking the same.

How would you sum up Warwick in the time that you were there and your generation of students?

Warwick was a modern vibrant community with a student body energised by the policies of the Thatcher government. It was a huge amount of fun.

What was the student culture like at Warwick, and were there any annual traditions, societies, sports clubs, or events that you remember?

Student life was wonderful. The Wednesday Union meeting was always great value, and who can forget the occupation of Senate House? Or characters like the late great Max Harris, former leader of the Hell’s Angels.

Finish the sentence: Warwick influenced who I am today, because…

It showed me that my view of the world was not as weird as my parents often suggested. Also that you should not be afraid to question anything.

Andrew Smith

BA Philosophy 1983