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Top Tips for Students Starting University

16 September 2019

Are you joining us to start your degree in September? In preparation for your arrival, we asked BSc International Management student Anaïs to write about some of the key items to bring and things to consider before arriving on campus.

Jaakko’s experience at Ingenuity19 - developing enterprising ideas with a community of like-minded innovators

09 September 2019

Jaakko Järviniemi, a second year BSc Management student, shares his experience attending the Ingenuity19 development programme, which incorporates a business competition, skills training and a forum to discuss world-changing ideas.

Making the most of your time at University

21 August 2019

Creating a study plan, making the most of your personal tutor and finding a balance between social and academic life. In this blog finalist James looks back at his time at the University of Warwick and gives his top tips for those starting in September.

How Alex created a one-stop shop to help start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs

19 August 2019

From launching Warwick Congress to building his own business venture, BSc International Business graduate Alex Balderstone shares how he spotted a gap in the market for start-up companies, and developed his own virtual platform for budding entrepreneurs.

Emilie’s Year Abroad Experience: Stepping out of my comfort zone

12 August 2019

In this blog, BSc International Business student Emilie talks about her year abroad experience in Germany, embracing a new culture spending time in Munich and Düsseldorf.

Achieving my ambitions - my journey from WBS to Dubai

05 August 2019

BSc Accounting & Finance Alumna Kiran reflects on her experience at WBS and how the WBS CareersPlus team supported her to kick-start her career at PwC in the Middle East.

How a placement year can help you decide which career is right for you

29 July 2019

In this blog, Ellen talks about her current 12-month placement at Coventry Building Society. How the careers support at WBS prepared her for the recruitment process and why she now knows that a career in Human Resources is right for her.

How to prepare for your final year exams

24 July 2019

With the excitement of finishing University, the final phase of your degree will most likely include exams. To help you prepare we asked recent graduate Eleanor, who has just completed her exams, to share her top tips.

Najae’s next steps: Being inspired to help those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds

22 July 2019

With our first cohort of Foundation Year students having just graduated, we caught up with Najae Hackett to reflect on his time at WBS and discuss his next steps as he aspires to become a teacher.

Jake’s Journey: Completing the Foundation Year and gaining a Graduate Scheme at Deloitte

10 July 2019

With our first cohort of Foundation Year students graduating this summer, we caught up with Jake Howard to reflect on his time at WBS and discuss his next steps.

From WBS to M&C Saatchi: Victoria’s Journey

08 July 2019

With our first cohort of Foundation Year students graduating this summer, we caught up with Victoria Azubuike to reflect on her time at WBS and discuss her next steps.

Participating in the JMUCC with the help of the WBS Associate Dean Student Experience Fund

02 July 2019

Undergraduate Ulysses Kee shares his experience of participating in the prestigious John Molson Undergraduate Case Competition (JMUCC) in Montreal, Canada at the John Molson School of Business.

How to make the most of the local area while being a student at the University of Warwick

25 June 2019

Anais Quispe, a second year BSc International Management student, shares her experience of living off campus and gives her top tips on the exciting places to visit in the nearby towns and cities.

Student Insight: Starting at University

24 June 2019

As you embark on a new adventure, set to meet people from all over the globe, starting University is a truly exciting time. We asked our current students to recall why they chose to go to university and what their experience was like.

The WBS Foundation Year Course - bridging the gap between A Levels and Higher Education

17 June 2019

In this blog, we speak to Joe Randall who has completed his Foundation Year and is currently in his second year studying BSc Accounting & Finance.

Ananya’s Year Abroad Experience

10 June 2019

Thinking about completing a placement year abroad during your degree? We asked Ananya to look at the pros and cons to a year abroad based on her current experience completing a placement year in Madrid, Spain.

James’ University Open Day Tips

03 June 2019

In this blog, undergraduate student James looks back at when he attended an Open Day at the University of Warwick and shares his top tips to make sure you can make the most out of the day.

From New York to the UK, Jacob’s experience as an exchange student at WBS

20 May 2019

In this blog, Jacob Ritter talks about his exchange experience at WBS, coming from New York to the UK on the undergraduate exchange programme.

How to Revise Most Effectively - Sofya's Revision Tips

16 May 2019

Exam season is a crucial time in any student’s university life and preparation is key! In this blog, BSc Accounting & Finance student Sofya Khokhlova will share her top five tips for effective revision.

Why I chose to study BSc International Management

13 May 2019

Being interested in travelling around the world and developing his art, Raf wanted to study at a University that would allow him to experience different cultures and have the opportunity to study abroad. Now in his final year, Raf looks back at his WBS experience.

Alumni Insight: Pranav’s journey at WBS

09 May 2019

BSc Accounting & Finance alumnus Pranav shares how the multicultural environment at WBS prepared him for negotiating with overseas clients in his current career.

What to consider when picking your student accommodation at Warwick

23 April 2019

For most people, choosing your university accommodation will be the first time you have had to decide where you will be living. In this blog, we asked James to write about his accommodation selection process and his top tips for prospective students.

Why I love the University of Warwick

15 April 2019

In this blog, Eleanor Burgess discusses all the things that she loves about being a WBS Undergraduate Student.

Career Services for WBS Undergraduate Students

04 April 2019

The WBS CareersPlus team provides specialised careers services solely for Warwick Business School students. In this blog, we find out about the services our undergraduate students get access to when they join WBS.

Why moving to Warwick from Moscow is one of the best decisions I have ever made

02 April 2019

In this blog, BSc Accounting and Finance student Sofya Khokhlova discusses what she loves about WBS and the University of Warwick, from the academic support on offer, to the location and social life.

Life on campus: societies, sports clubs and staying active

01 April 2019

In this student blog, Keltoum talks about the benefits of joining a society on campus and how to stay active during your studies.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Support at Warwick

25 March 2019

In this blog, BSc Accounting and Finance student Sofya Khokhlova discusses the mental health and wellbeing support that is available for all students.

Alumni insight: Meet Edouard Chopinaud

21 March 2019

BSc Management alumnus Edouard shares his journey from WBS to Google.

How different is University life from college or high school?

18 March 2019

Living away from home, becoming independent and meeting people from around the world. In this blog, James discusses what he found to be the biggest changes between school and university life.

How to make the most of the careers support at Warwick Business School

07 March 2019

Is my CV compatible with today’s graduate job market? How does someone know if they are employable? These were some of the questions that Keltoum asked herself when she started at WBS. In this blog, Keltoum explains how she went about getting those answers with support from the WBS CareersPlus team.

Study Tips: How to manage your University workload

11 February 2019

Going to University is not only a great way to build independence but also figure out how best you work, everyone manages their workload differently and within this blog we spoke to our undergraduate students to see how they manage their workload.

Year-long placements: the decision between going abroad or gaining a placement in the UK

21 January 2019

Applying for internships, work experience and part-time jobs, all whilst being in full-time education can be challenging. In this blog, Ananya discusses her experience applying for a work experience and how she made the decision to work in Madrid on a year-long internship.

Student Insight: What is it like being a WBS fresher?

17 December 2018

A question that goes through everyone's mind when thinking about going to University, 'What is it like being a first year student?' We've asked our WBS Undergraduates to reflect on their experience to give you an insight into fresher life at the University of Warwick.

Revamping the way students study - Raphael’s library booking app

12 November 2018

BSc International Management student Raphael Nahoum discusses how one of his undergraduate modules inspired him to turn his library seat booking app into a reality.

Alejandra's tips for Investment Banking internship success

29 October 2018

Alejandra Yanes, a fourth year BSc International Management student, discusses her journey gaining a summer internship at The Royal Bank of Canada in London

Problem Solvers: How Alexander Lempka and Sebastian Spiteri Help Blockchain Projects Succeed

08 October 2018

The recent emergence of blockchain technology has been a popular topic amongst students. Undergraduate student Alexander and business partner Sebastian have built a business that provides localisation services, investment solutions and roadshow events to various blockchain projects.

How the career services at WBS can help you secure a summer internship

24 September 2018

This summer James completed two internships, the first at Invesco Perpetual, the second at KPMG. In this blog, James discusses the process he went through to gain those internships and the advice that he would give to others looking for work experience.

How to make the most of your time at the University of Warwick

21 August 2018

For the students getting ready to start university this time of the year can be exciting but it is also a big change and for some the first time moving away from home. We asked second year student Nadia to list her top tips when it comes to transitioning into University life.

Starting at University - Henry's experience

30 July 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Henry Fong talks about the four things that he was most excited about when he started at Warwick Business School.

Meet the societies: Warwick Business School Society (WBSS)

24 July 2018

Warwick Business School Society (WBSS) introduce themselves and discuss how they create value for their members by offering services such as their buddy scheme.

Shachi’s story: Working as a Commercial Development Intern at Disney

23 July 2018

Shachi Banthia, a third year BSc Management with intercalated year student, is currently working as a Commercial Development Intern at Disney in London. In this blog, she speaks about her role at Disney, why she decided to take an intercalated year and how the WBS Careers team helped her.

How Alexis is using his business knowledge to shape the next generation of Art Collectors and Investors

27 June 2018

After the recent success of his first art exhibition, undergraduate student Alexis D'armau De Bernede discusses how his business skills taught on his degree inspired him to pursue his business venture helping the next generation of art collectors.

How to make the most of summer on campus

14 June 2018

In this student ambassador blog, Nadia Tancheva discusses what she loves about campus in the summer and how to make the most of the activities and events on offer.

How my Undergraduate course at WBS helped shape my career

06 June 2018

Hanna studied BSc International Management with a year abroad in Beijing and Sydney. After university, she moved to Dublin, and now works as a Sales Program Manager at Dropbox. In this blog, she talks about the values that influenced her career choices.