Student review [#16770] for Politics and International Relations
at University of Warwick

I study Politics at the University of Warwick and am currently in my second year.
I chose Warwick because it is considered to be the best in the uK for politics and international studies and I definitely don’t regret making the choice.
At first, coming to university came as a cultural shock to me, living in India with my parents and then living a completely independent life in a new country was very scary. However, on joining Warwick, I met so many people from different cultures facing similar problems and coming from similar backgrounds that my worries started to fade away. With time, I started to learn how to adapt to this new setting.
Academically, my course is very collaborative and enriching. It’s also quite flexible because I can choose my own modules and am even allowed to pick modules from the business school. The professors are very knowledgeable and supportive. Beyond their support, each student is also allotted a personal tutor and a senior tutor who one can ask for advice, share problems with and speak to.
Luckily I was given my first choice for accommodation which was Bluebell. Bluebell is an en-suite accommodation on the central campus, so its very convenient to live in. I personally preferred an en-suite accommodation, however, Warwick does have shared accommodation options on central campus as well near the lake etc. which allows one to make choices out of a variety of options.
Having lived in a city all my life, I do feel that the campus is a bit excluded from the rest of the hustle-bustle of Coventry and other nearby cities. Even though it offers everything on campus, a grocery store, restaurants, a cafe and even a bar, I still feel like the location aspect is a bit lacking. Other than that, overall it is a great experience and I definitely recommend it for politics and international studies.