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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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 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.
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.
The tutors are a delight
From a singer to a student, Matthew went for that career change that he wanted.
I got the opportunity to realise my academic potential
Hear from Harriette about how her academic interests drove her to do a degree in Social Studies, and sparkled further interests in food systems.