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Student Profile: Eric Decker

"Everybody is willing to help and welcoming to new ideas and concepts of improvement."

Discover Eric's journey at Warwick and what led him to apply for BSc Economics, studying with us from 2019-2022.

Eric Decker
How did you find out about Warwick?

Through university and departmental league tables, I also attended the Open Day.

Did you consider applying anywhere else? What made you choose Warwick?

I considered University of Bristol, Manchester, University College London and London School of Economics and Political Science. The engagement and passion of the academic staff and students for the subject, as well as the location as a campus university, made the choice very easy.

How did you apply? How did you find the application process?

Through UCAS. My former class teacher and friends studying in the UK perused my personal statement drafts and helped me out with any queries I had.

What is the best thing about being a student at Warwick?

The friendliness and readiness to support each other, be it from academic staff, fellow students or the administration. Everybody is willing to help and welcoming to new ideas and concepts of improvement.

Have you joined any clubs or societies?

Yes. As part of Rethink Economics WarwickLink opens in a new window and Rugby UnionLink opens in a new window I have been able to host speaker events and train for competitions. Moreover, I thoroughly enjoyed attending the debating sessions at Warwick's Debating SocietyLink opens in a new window.

Have you managed to travel at all during your studies?

Yes, mainly in the UK during the term breaks.

What makes you happiest about studying at Warwick?

The open and close-knit student community.

What do you plan to do when you graduate?

Continue with a Master programme.

What advice would you give to someone considering studying at Warwick?

Speak to current students and professors and assure you that the syllabus and university environment suit you personally.

Eric's course:

BSc Economics is the study of choice, investigating the choices of consumers and corporations, groups and governments, networks and nations. It plays a part in every aspect of modern life, using scientific methods to develop theoretical models of behaviour and testing intuition with empirical analysis of markets, institutions and public policy. Our teaching is research-led, meaning you will be learning from some of the world’s leading researchers in their field.

Find out more about BSc Economics.