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Being Compassionate to Yourself This Exam Season

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:48:27 GMT

By previous Warwick Student, Iona Craig

With the stresses of exam season upon us, Iona explores the concept of compassion and how it can be applied to revision and exams or other times of stress.

A Fool-Proof Guide to Take Home Exams

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:28:59 GMT

By Library Student Partner, Angel Sun

Exams come in various shapes and sizes at Warwick, including 24-hour and 7-day take home exams. In these long open-book exams, speed and memory are no longer the only keys to high grades. You may find them unfamiliar, but don’t feel panic. Library Student Partner, Angel Sun, has some tips to help you prepare and handle these different forms of exams.

Kickstart Your Revision For Closed Book Exams

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 17:11:43 GMT

By previous Warwick Student, Emily Alger

Some exams at Warwick will be closed book. Previous Warwick student, Emily, offers some advice to perfect your revision technique for your exams.

Preventing Burnout During Exam Season

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:54:23 GMT

by previous Warwick student, Emily Alger

Exam season is a very stressful time, and we all need to balance our time, making sure we can do our best whilst also maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Emily talks through her favourite ways to prevent burnout and how to look after yourself during exam season.

Finding Your Perfect Study Spot in the Library

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:08:37 GMT

By Library Student Partner, Shuangting Chen

One of the best things about Warwick’s Library is that it’s not just a single room filled with books; it’s an entire ecosystem of study spaces, each designed to suit different moods, tasks, and study styles. Whether you need total silence for writing up your essay, a comfy corner for relaxed reading, or a collaborative area to work on group projects, the Library has you covered. Here’s a quick guide from Shuangting to help you find your perfect study spot.

How the Library can Accommodate Your Needs as a Disabled Student

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:55:09 GMT

By Library Student Partner, Charlene Chan

The Library is incredibly dedicated to accessibility, with an Accessibility Specialist and disabled students’ feedback being directly involved in the running and creation of accommodations for different needs. Charlene is sharing some ways that the Library can accommodate your needs as a disabled student.

Navigating University as a Disabled Student

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:27:54 GMT

By Library Student Partner, Charlene Chan

University life can be tricky to navigate, especially for disabled students who may face challenges and experiences that aren’t always addressed. This toolkit is compiled from the lived experiences of fellow disabled students and Charlene, along with advice from Library Accessibility Specialist Hannah Marshall, to provide some tips for accessing support at university, studying, and finding community.

Tips on Looking After Your Wellbeing When Assessments Start Looming

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:12:06 GMT

By Library Student Partner, Laura van Diesen

There are pot noodles on your desk, an extra strong coffee, and three textbooks open at different chapters. It’s time for assessments! Assessments are notoriously the time of year where any wellbeing habits you have formed start slipping away. Sleeping and even eating schedules often become a lot less regular in the face of looming deadlines, but this is unfortunately the perfect recipe for your stress levels to skyrocket. Here are Laura’s tips to maintaining wellbeing during assessments.

Finding the Sweet Spot: Balancing Uni Social Life and Studies Without Losing Your Mind

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:54:48 GMT

By Library Student Partner, Shuangting Chen

University is often described as “the best time of your life”, and while that can mean exciting lectures, career opportunities, and academic discovery, let’s be honest… it also means late-night chats, spontaneous day trips, society events, and yes, dancing to questionable playlists at the SU. But how do you enjoy the social side of university without your studies quietly slipping into a state of chaos? Shuangting shares how she manages!

Top Tips for Finding Students to Study With at University

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:41:41 GMT

By Library Student Partner, Juanmo Xu

Studying at university can sometimes feel like a solo mission—but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re preparing for exams, tackling a dissertation, or just trying to stay motivated, having study partners can make a huge difference. Here are some top tips from Juanmo for finding (and keeping!) the right people to study with.