Student Ambassador Blog Posts

In some GSD assignments there can be the opportunity to choose an alternative format through which to display your research or learning. One example of an assignment where this can be the case is in the final-year Dissertation module, which is where I decided to produce an alternative submission instead of the typical 8,000-word research paper.

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One of the most exciting parts of studying at university is being able to choose what you study and research projects are a great way to explore areas that you are particularly interested in.

Hello! This week we will be discussing the opportunity to take part in an integrated Study Abroad programme whilst at Warwick. In your second year, the GSD department offers you the option to spend two terms studying abroad at Monash University in Australia or Universitat Pompeu Fabra. This time spent abroad will contribute towards your final grade for the year. To find out more about the difference between this shorter study abroad opportunity and the year-long (intercalated) option, see our study abroad page.

I spoke to third-year Politics, International Studies and GSD student, Hollie Ryan, about her time at Monash University.

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One of the great things about GSD is the variety of assessments. While many degrees are mostly assessed through traditional methods such as essays, we get a much wider variety with written work, presentations, group work, etc. Group projects are an important and valuable part of this combination.

If you’re interested in learning languages as part of your degree, Warwick has plenty of opportunities available! GSD can offer some flexibility in module choices, so you can take a language course as one of your optional modules.

Most of the teaching in GSD takes place through lectures and seminars. In second and third year, you may have modules that consist of seminars only (such as the Surviving the Apocalypse module for instance), but in first year all core GSD modules have both. While both lectures and seminars are obviously important, the latter are when you will be required to actively take part and engage with the learning.

Hi everyone, this week I’d like to share a bit about the final term of the academic year (Term 3) and also, exam season.

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I hope everyone is doing well despite the circumstances. This week, I will be sharing some part-time job opportunities that you can get involved in at Warwick. Work experience could be valuable to your CV as it portrays good time management skills, among other transferable skills.

For most of us, university would be the first taste of financial independence and that means that we are now responsible for budgeting, saving up and spending wisely. It can get pretty overwhelming when trying to balance your finances with regards to your social life and personal wellbeing so I will be providing some tips and tricks that have been helpful to me.

Hello! I’m Sambhaviy, a second-year international student from Malaysia and thought I’d write a bit about what it was like adjusting to life at Warwick. This was the first time I’ve been so far away from my family so while it was exciting to start university life, I also remember being nervous about making friends and getting good grades, among other things. To my relief, it was incredibly easy to transition into Warwick because of how friendly and helpful everyone I met was.

Hello again! Starting university is challenging for everyone, and can be especially worrying when you have a disability. In this post I am going to outline some of the support services available and detail some of my own experiences at university.

Hello! This week I thought I would try and give you more of an idea about what to expect from university by running through a ‘week in my life’. I would first like to start off by saying that no two people will have exactly the same timetable and mix of activities in the day – this will vary depending on what modules you pick and what sports clubs and societies you choose to get involved in! However, I hope to shed a light on the differences between university and sixth-form/ college – specifically how you have much more flexibility and control over your own schedule.

Hi everyone! This week I will be talking about career options and GSD. As an ambassador, this is something I get asked about a lot on open days – so I thought it would be helpful to shed some light on the kind of support offered within the GSD Department, what sort of roles you can go into as a GSD student and finally, I will share my plans for after graduation.

This blog is about wellbeing during the transition to University, which is both a fun and challenging experience. Wellbeing is a complex idea, and everyone’s definition is a bit different: it can include mental and physical health, happiness in the moment and long-term self-fulfilment, as well as social and spiritual experiences. Being well at university is important, particularly being happy, fulfilled and challenged.

In this blog post, we're going to expand on the variety of teaching styles within GSD, focusing on field trips and experiential learning. In a previous blog, we discussed the traditional styles of university learning - lectures and seminars - but another exciting aspects of GSD are some of the alternative teaching methods.