Student Stories
Read the wonderful stories of our students. Find out about who our students are, why they are studying the course, and what their experiences and reflections are from lifelong learning.
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I look forward to experiencing a variety of learning methods and approaches
Hear from Zara who joined our part-time Child and Family degree this year with excitement.
I take immense pride in reaching this significant point in my journey
Hear from Mark how he utilised the breadth of topics, flexibility, and level of expertise on the Early Childhood course to support his work as an experienced SEN teacher and nurtured his aspirations for educational work on a higher level.
From a single mom to a Warwick student in social studies: hear Cecile’s story
Happily studying a degree at University of Warwick and aspiring to study and work in an area she likes didn’t happen by chance for Cecile. In fact, it takes a chain of events and loads of encouragement, curiosity, and support.
I returned to study Counselling again and I rave about it
"It is difficult, and it's work. But you know, when you just enjoy something so much, it doesn't feel like work, it's that kind of feeling."
I look after myself more because of what I learnt
Hear from Social Work degree apprenticeship student Emma about how her degree helped her with self development.
The questions that drove my studies
Hear from Social Work degree apprenticeship student Lil about how her study drives her work.
A commitment to learning that is gently imparted in us
From Open University to Warwick, Jo's journey in studying Counselling has been full of wonders, even throughout the COVID pandemic.
I knew I could, and I did
Hear from Social Studies student Lisa Kay about how she went back to education and thrive at the age of 50.
Studying after the first assignment failed
"Four years later after that first assignment knocked my confidence, I am celebrating a 2:1 with SEND specialism." Hear from Sarah about how she gained confidence to study again despite the challenges she faced.
How my initial enrolment at CLL has been a significant life event for me and my family
Alan started his Social Studies degree after years out of education, but now he's studying a PhD at Warwick. He's not alone when he managed to bring his wife onboard for lifelong learning...
I was apprehensive because I had only GCSEs and no A-Levels but went for it anyway
Hear from Shaheen how she decided to make use of higher education from BA Social Studies to MA Career Development and Coaching Studies after she experienced some significant life changes.
I've become more understanding, confident and inquisitive
Current Warwick Institute for Employment Research PhD student Jon started his exciting and rewarding student journey from our 2+2 Social Studies degree.
I did wonder if I would be out of my depth
Hear from Laura Kirby, who is a first year student on our part-time Social Studies degree. She completed the online Summer Gateway last year which enabled her to progress onto the degree.