Student Testimonials

Our Pre-University Summer School has been running since 2018, and during that time more than 98% of our students have said they would recommend the programme.

Find out more about what our students think in our video and written testimonials, as well as hearing from some of the staff who teach and manage the programme.

Mina, Abu Dhabi

"It was honestly such a blessing to be surrounded by such a lovely and inclusive environment for 10 days, and experience life living on campus. By choosing the Science and Engineering course, I was exposed to multiple disciplines within the domain, which aided me in deciding on applying for medicine when it is time to do so.

Overall, being able to learn new things, meet new people, develop new skills, make memories, and have fun, all in the span of 10 unforgettable days, was truly the highlight of my summer. I am forever grateful to have been a part of this summer school, and I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to make the most of their summer"

Read more about Mina's experience here.

Camryn, United States

"I met many new people from around the world and had a great time learning about their cultures and how their school life is different from mine!

I learned interpersonal communication through the group project of creating an app. I had to learn to interact with people from around the world I had not met before! I also learned an introduction to economics which has helped me in my AP Economics class.

I had a fantastic time during the day trip in London. Seeing Parliament was so beautiful and informative as I had not been there before. I also really liked the lecture on Game Theory because of its connection to investing in the stock market."

Read more about Camryn's experience here.

Danila, Spain

"I made connections during the summer school both with kids who were in my flat and also in other flats. Also the Warwick student ambassador's were very friendly and helped a lot by answering my questions and telling us about their own experiences.

I believe the academic highlight was the first lecture we had which was on behavioural economics. I enjoyed the way in which it was very interactive and the teaching was different from what I was used to in school. Despite never studying economics I was surprised by how much knowledge I had on the topic and how much questions I was able to give an answer to during the lecture."

Read more about Danila's experience here.

Rayna, Japan

"I was truly fortunate to be surrounded by such nice and friendly people, and it didn’t take long for me to make friends and form a strong bond with them. It felt like we had known each other for years, and by the end of the programme, we were more like sisters than just friends. It has been a while since the summer school ended, but we all stay in touch regularly and have already made plans to reunite in London when we turn 18! We always talk about how it’s crazy to think that the 10 days together created friendships that will last a lifetime!"

Read more about Rayna's experience here.

Tudor, Romania

"My time at Warwick Pre-University Summer School was an experience I will never forget. This event was very enjoyable and useful in order to have a clear perspective for my future plans and university life, which was one of my main aims when I had applied for the Summer School. The multicultural community that I met at Warwick helped me feel like home and motivated me to make long-term friendships with teenagers who share the same passions as I do. Overall, the Summer School had all I wanted: high-quality academic content and facilities, friendly people to talk to after the course ended and orientation programmes for prospective Warwick students. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply!"

Chaney, Hong Kong

"I was undecided on what courses I wanted to study and afraid of being unfamiliar with university life. But this all changed after the Warwick Summer School. Choosing the Taste of Social Sciences course, I was exposed to different subjects and I was beyond satisfied with the lessons. Having the opportunity to learn from brilliant professors I was able to put myself in the shoes of a university student and also having the chance to stay in one of the halls designed for students, I got first-hand experience of living at the University of Warwick. My experience at the Warwick summer school was unbelievable, it was a mixture of academic study and exploring the UK. The diversity of the programme was outstanding and so were our ambassadors. I am glad and thankful that I decided to spend my summer in Warwick."

Guy, England

"On top of the useful insights I got into personal statement writing; over this course I found that my mind was refined to think cohesively regarding economics, allowing me to piece together different aspects and their importance. I was introduced to university level game theory, behavioural, environmental economics and finance in the 21st century.

I built many new friendships during my time on the summer school, all from various and intriguing backgrounds who I have actively kept in contact with since the summer school."

Read more about Guy's experience here.

Ipek, UAE

"The Warwick Summer School programme made me more confident in my social abilities, as I managed to befriend other students very quickly, and moved me out of my comfort zone by showing me what life at university could potentially be like for me.

I made many new friendships during my time at Warwick Summer School, including friends from my classes, flat, and the general campus. It was invigorating to be surrounded by individuals who shared similar interests as me and were equally dedicated to developing and learning more about them."

Read more about Ipek's experience here.

Marina, Czech Republic

"I gained a lot of knowledge not only in the lectures about economics and finance but also during the beneficial workshop sessions. I found the “applying to the UK” session important and very useful, as applying to UK universities was something I was uncertain about and lost in, so this was fantastic to get some information on.

I also enjoyed getting to know the people on and involved in the programme - the summer school participants, teachers, and current Warwick students. All the staff were very insightful and willing to share their experiences at Warwick, which was particularly useful in my decision-making regarding my future university pick."

Read more about Marina's experience here.

Maxime, Belgium

"The most interesting experience for me was when we had the chance to attend a presentation from Krisi Smith about her tea company Bird and Blend.

However, I think the most memorable parts of the Summer school were all the activities with my new friends, like visiting London, playing football in the evening or just having fun conversations with my flatmates in the kitchen in the evening.

The main skill that I developed during the 10 days was without a doubt the ability to present a project with confidence in front of a larger group of people. I had the chance to do this during our group project. This will definitely be useful in my future professional career. I also developed my social skills, to approach different people and become friends with them."

Read more about Maxime's experience here.

Sanat, Thailand

"To be a part of Warwick’s inaugural summer programme for Pre-University students was an opportunity I simply could not have missed. To start with, being around students from very different backgrounds who had the same academic interests as mine was a great feeling, especially because it gave me the chance to be part of discussions where I learnt to look at things from different perspectives. Also, having such enthusiastic professors teach us made concepts of game theory, along with group activities, enjoyable! Furthermore, special lectures on subjects such as Democracy made me enjoy topics I didn’t realize I was interested in. Time spent outside class was just as fun, thanks to the Student Ambassadors who were there for us throughout the 10 day program. To summarize it all, this course was exciting from start to finish - I couldn’t have asked for a better experience!"