Student Ambassador Blog Posts
Please note:
- These posts were written in previous years by GSD students.
- These posts provide a personal account of our students' experiences.
International student experience
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.
Support for students with disabilities
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.
A week in the life of a GSD student
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.
Thinking about the future
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.
The transition to university
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.
Field trips in GSD
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.
Sports and societies
As we’re approaching the Christmas holidays we thought we’d talk to you about the social side of university and all things fun! The University of Warwick has over 250 societies and sports clubs that you can join, so whatever you are interested in there’s sure to be something for you.
Personal tutors
A beneficial aspect of studying GSD at Warwick is the personal tutor system. This post outlines what a personal tutor is, their role and how they can help you when you're at Warwick.
How is teaching at university different from school?
One of the most common questions we get asked is about how teaching at university is different from at school. In this post, we’ll guide you through the teaching structure at university and provide an example of a module we're currently taking, The Energy Trilemma.
Congratulations on your offer!
Welcome to the online GSD offer holder space and congratulations on receiving your offer to study GSD! This page should help answer your questions about starting at Warwick and what GSD is all about.