Picture a Physicist
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.
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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."
"The amount of initiatives and scholarships available to women and non-binary students across the country demonstrates that this is completely untrue. 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. So while the stats might demonstrate there’s not a great split, that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities aplenty."
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"Over my time in the course, I have been able to gain confidence and fit in with the Physics community."
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; assignments, society and social events, and household chores were planned out to help keep a weekly routine and balance my work, chores and life. Now I'm halfway through my degree, I don't feel like I don't fit in at all, and have been welcomed by the university community at large.
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"I feel it’s important to share how PhysSoc has helped me through the last two years of my university experience."
Overall, studying Physics at Warwick is hard, but it doesn’t mean that it isn’t worth it. If you ever feel like you’re in need of a helping hand, or just a break from pushing yourself too hard, don’t feel like you’re alone, there are plenty of resources that are there to aid you.
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"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."
It's important to communicate with those who can support you best. This includes reaching out to Well-being Services, Disability Services, and your personal tutor. They can provide valuable resources, such as counselling, academic accommodations, and general advice on managing stress.
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"If you embrace the challenges (academic or not), and persevere, things will likely work out."
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"In my experience, coming from an all-girls school into a largely male environment was a bit of a culture shock, but certainly not as intimidating as I thought it would be."
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"My best advice for you is to make your life as easy as possible because getting these adjustments is not 'cheating'."
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"Beyond my course, the huge range of societies and social events are great for meeting all sorts of people, and in my experience, they're all very inviting of newcomers."
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"My advice to anyone struggling to adapt to this change would be to put yourself out there."
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"Warwick University has some great research connections with institutions across the globe"
Contact us
Chris Taylor - Undergraduate Programmes Officer
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T: +44 (0) 2476575525
