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Picture a Physicist

Inspired by the film ‘Picture a Scientist’, this is a peer-to-peer advice resource for students that seeks to celebrate diversity and emphasise that Physics is for everyone.

Darcy

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"One of my earliest memories of wanting to study physics was being told that it “was just for boys”, something too many girls hear growing up."

Jacob

"I feel it’s important to share how PhysSoc has helped me through the last two years of my university experience."

Darcie

"Over my time in the course, I have been able to gain confidence and fit in with the Physics community."

Naomi

"The Black Women's Project, a society dedicated to supporting Black women at the university, provided a safe and empowering space where I could connect with others facing similar challenges."

Read what some other students have to say about...

Studying

"Sitting in a lecture with an academic explaining physics to you is a feeling like no other - it feels like getting to the meat and bone of a subject, not tracing around the edges as was so common in secondary school."

Joshua

"Warwick University has some great research connections with institutions across the globe"

Transition Diversity Student Life

Perspectives

Female Perspective

Darcy

"Our very own Physics society has a dedicated Women’s Officer, regularly running events to network, get academic help, or just socialise with other girls on the courses."

Harriet

"Despite the largely male environment, I did not feel intimidated coming into this degree. The staff are all very welcoming and I did not feel like I was thought less of for being a woman, from staff or student."

Naomi

"I found support through various initiatives and communities within the university. The Black Women's Project is a society dedicated to supporting Black women at the university, which provided a safe and empowering space where I could connect with others facing similar challenges."

Darcie

"Take it easier in first year! The assignments in first year are more about practice than perfection; it is impossible to get top grades on every single worksheet, quiz and assignment and live a healthy life at the same time. When everyone says “First year is the time for fun”, they're right. Don't let every single piece of work weigh you down."

Male Perspective

Henry

"Campus life is one of the best parts about studying at Warwick. During term time the campus is so vibrant and welcoming, and it was one of the main things that attracted me to Warwick. The best way to make the most of campus is to get stuck into a community."

Luke

"Remember, if you do end up missing some lectures, it is not the end of the world. Just try your best to catch up and don’t worry too much about understanding everything to progress onto the next lectures."

Jacob

"It’s important to remember that it’s okay to not be the best in your year; all Warwick Physics students will have come from Post-16 education where they have been at the top of their class."

Joshua

"I’ve made some of my closest friends through the clubs and societies I’m in, so I’m a huge advocate of joining a society once you join uni"

Lev

"Communicating with fellow students can also be a blessing, allowing you to borrow someone's lecture notes after so you can avoid splitting your attention between note-taking and paying attention to the lecturer, and there are Physics Society events dedicated to the neurodiverse and their needs."

Oscar

"The best things I've done have included society tours abroad, a summer research project, becoming the treasurer for the Symphony Orchestra, and doing various medium-term temping jobs, including running and presenting in a conference and being a student ambassador. This has led to a great university experience, but it's also an experience that I've curated uniquely for myself, and it's far beyond what I expected I'd be doing when I was a fresher"

Widening Participation / first in the family Perspective

Darcie

"Over time I began to meet with other students and realised that we were all adapting to our new life away from home. It brought a lot of confidence to speak to older year students in Physics to get an idea of how the course works, and it helped a lot when first settling in to form a schedule of everything I needed to do in my first term"

Naomi

"I highly recommend WP students explore Unitemps for employment opportunities during term time and holidays. In my second year, I received financial support from the Institute of Physics, which was especially helpful during the exam season."

Neurodiverse Perspective Disability Perspective

Lev

"Having undiagnosed ADHD is like walking with a ball and chain around your ankle, and then wondering why you cannot sprint like other people can. My best advice for you is to make your life as easy as possible because getting these adjustments is not ‘cheating’ - there is no pride in making your life harder when a mark you have acquired easily is the same grade as one you spent 3 all-nighters making happen."

Harriet

"Managing a disability while studying does make it more challenging, but there are accommodations in place to help you and with some time management it is possible to succeed in your studies."

Contact us

Chris Taylor - Undergraduate Programmes Officer

T: +44 (0) 2476575525

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