Navigating Your Path At University
As anyone in this society will surely know- leaving home to begin your first year at university can be very exciting and very...
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Unheard Voices
Welcome to our empowering corner dedicated to the incredible female students of Warwick University! We are thrilled to launch this blog page, where we aim to celebrate and support the diverse and talented women who grace the halls of this esteemed institution. Whether you're a current student, an incoming freshman, or an alumna reminiscing about your time at Warwick, this space is for you. Our mission is to provide a platform that fosters connection, inspiration, and practical guidance for all the ambitious women navigating their academic journeys at Warwick. From insightful career advice to tips for balancing academics and personal well-being, we've got you covered. We've now also expanded our page to include artwork and poems alongside our blogs on each of our different pages and invite you to take a look and be a part of the change! You can submit your own piece by clicking the button below!
Tvisha Kochhar
Mar 64 min read
Sylvia Plath: An Intellectual Weapon
As the dismal month of February approaches, innate sadness fills everyone. On such dreary days, I often plunge into the mystery of Sylvia...
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Raahimah Saeed
Mar 53 min read
Note-Taking Made Simple!
“I don’t understand what my notes mean!” “I can’t find my notes for Term 2, Week 4!” “I’m not going to be able to study from these...
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Kavisha Manoj
Nov 27, 20234 min read
Behind the Bright Lights
Starting off at any company can be a daunting experience, especially one that people warned me would be very white, very male, and very...
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Marta Carli
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Finding Academic Motivation at University
After leaving home and becoming completely independent, it is extremely easy to find ourselves lost in an overwhelming maze of...
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Lauren Dewar
Nov 13, 20233 min read
Dealing with Deadlines
Do you ever look on Tabula and feel like there’s an overwhelming number of deadlines? I would like to share my experience with deadlines...
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Trusha Walia
Nov 13, 20234 min read
Most important things I’ve learnt recently
Moving thousands of miles away from home, making new friends, exploring unknown places and navigating life alone; this past month may...
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Michelle Ubani
Nov 8, 20232 min read
You are not alone - Coming from someone who's been in your shoes
The weather is getting colder, the sky is darker, and the workload is heavier. All these combined can make you feel alone and lost....
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Estella Neumayr
Nov 6, 20234 min read
Feminist Literature: Carol Ann Duffy - 'The World's Wife Collection' - A Review
Tales passed on through centuries, mythology studied in depth, philosophers whose life stories we know all too well – what do these have...
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Aarthi Amman Krishvaneni Rajagopal
Oct 30, 20233 min read
A Letter to My Younger Self
Dear me, You just turned 17 and feel like you are winning the world. You decide to fly across the horizon towards new adventures. You...
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Sia Jain
Aug 8, 20232 min read
Sia's Career Blog
Coming into university as a fresh undergrad, I was very new to the world of finance. I attended career fairs, went to networking...
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Ellie Bostock-Smith
Jul 2, 20233 min read
Writing Emails Like a Man - And Other Gendered Language In Professional Environments
Women fought tooth and nail for their place on the executive board, and worked to prove the value of their contributions. So why is our...
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Marguerite Pan
Jun 13, 20233 min read
Dealing with burnout
Are you currently dealing with burnout? Let me share my recent experience with burnout and the things I would do next time to avoid In...
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RIOT
May 31, 20237 min read
When sexual assault becomes the norm: How university rape culture has not ceased
TW: Sexual Assault What are your expectations of university? Most likely it will include making new friends, learning your course, house...
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Michelle Ubani
May 20, 20232 min read
Bargain Bliss exploring: Unlocking affordable adventures
We all LOVE the idea of travelling the world and exploring new cultures but don’t like the massive issues that come with it like the...
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Raahimah Saeed
May 14, 20233 min read
Making Friends at University as a Shy Person
There was so much I was incredibly excited about when starting university! Joining societies, decorating my accommodation with lots of...
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Chayn S Kohli
Nov 24, 20224 min read
Fight or Flight ?
A short comedic piece collated from funny real-life stories of girls at Warwick where their dad’s love for their daughter and need for ...
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Phoebe Dowson
Mar 14, 20213 min read
The Power Of 30 minutes
Are you finding that you are stuck in a negative rut and feeling stressed by your degree? If so, follow these tips every morning to...
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Sixtine Lamarre
Feb 10, 20214 min read
Are All Women Feminists ?
Although I am still young, I can say that I have grown up in a privileged world and always felt good about myself. And even though I am...
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Daira Povez
Jan 13, 20212 min read
Why Rejection Hurts So Much?
I heard many times people talking about rejection. People used to tell me to not think about that, to just forget or mostly they used to...
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Julia Tattersall
Jan 9, 20213 min read
Should Feminists Support The Porn Industry?
Over the last few decades, pornography has become much more widely accepted, with most developed societies no longer considering the...
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Daira Povez
Dec 7, 20202 min read
Risk: Our Greatest Enemy Or An Old Friend?
I used to believe that taking risks was just about “jumping into the void” without worrying about anyone or anything. Fortunately, on...
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Phoebe Dowson
Nov 20, 20203 min read
Detoxing From Toxic People
According to surveys conducted by ‘Today.com’ and ‘SELF.com’, it is estimated 84% of women have had at least one toxic friend. Toxicity...
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Julia Tattersall
Nov 18, 20203 min read
When Paedophilia Becomes Commonplace: A Look Into Japanese Pop Culture
The objectification of women is a global problem. However, it is perhaps more evident in some countries than others. Ingrained into...
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Sixtine Lamarre
Nov 9, 20203 min read
Women In Business
Have you ever wondered how today’s workplace would be without all the aspiring, creative and hard workers women that are part of it ?...
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Laura Lotkowska
Nov 6, 20202 min read
The Impact Of Lockdown On Domestic Abuse
As the next national lockdown starts again, after we just started slowly settling into the new ‘normal’, many will be dreading the...
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Smriti Rajendra Misra
Nov 1, 20202 min read
Fighting Like A Girl
“You fight like a girl!” “Why are you throwing like a girl?” “Wow, you are acting really emotional, why are you acting so girly?” While...
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Manisha Balkissoon
Oct 26, 20208 min read
Looking At Our Future Selves: A Portrait Of Women On Fire
In 2019, Elle Magazine UK launched their #MoreWomen campaign with a series of photos where male political leaders were removed from...
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Samhita Guha
Oct 23, 20203 min read
The Situation Of Women In India
“Either way, change will come. It could be bloody or could be beautiful. It depends on us.” - Arundhuti Roy, author A 2018 Guardian...
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Laura Lotkowska
Oct 18, 20203 min read
The Impact Of Porn On A Woman's Sex Life
Due to the lack of a comprehensive sex education curriculum, porn for many young people is their main source of information about sex and...
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Francesca Colombo
Oct 11, 20203 min read
The Importance Of Taking Care Of Yourself
When thinking about these unprecedented times, often we wonder about the future. How is our life going to be? Has this pandemic changed...
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Afrah Sameer
Oct 8, 20204 min read
The ‘Mansplaining’ Hotline: Hold for Toxic Masculinity
When we were kids, Disney taught us the male is indefinitely attracted to the female; it taught us women are in need of rescuing, women...
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Julia Tattersall
Oct 5, 20205 min read
Evidence That Nothing Has Changed For Hollywood’s Elite: A Look Into Polanski’s Condemnation
On the 28th February, France celebrated its annual ceremony of the César. Similar to the Oscars, the night was dedicated to rewarding the...
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Evianne Suen
Jan 5, 20203 min read
Time To Say Goodbye To Working In Hong Kong?
Aspiring to take on a career in journalism, I was never incredibly drawn to pursuing it in Hong Kong, where many of my...
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Abhishikta Talukder
Dec 25, 20192 min read
Motivation Over The Vacation
Do you prioritise making Christmas cookies over writing an essay? Taking a nice warm bath instead of practising your grammar? Or the real...
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Katrina Gomez
Dec 19, 20193 min read
Have You Ever Stuck To A New Year’s Resolution?
New year’s resolutions can be so exciting. I mean, you’re ready to embark on the journey of a whole new beginning. You don’t know what’s...
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Abhishikta Talukder
Dec 12, 20192 min read
The Worst Kind Of Butterflies
Being nervous and anxious is quite normal, especially when it comes to something that matters to you; interviews or assessment centres...
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Isabela Avalos
Dec 9, 20194 min read
Does Your Party Care About Women?
I hope all of you who could have registered to vote for the General Election on 12 December 2019 and have checked the location of your...
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Shriya Ganesh
Feb 13, 20194 min read
Questioning My Degree
I’m sure we all have that one friend who just knows how the next 20 years of their life is going to pan out. Okay Patricia, we know...
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Ife Opasanya
Feb 11, 20193 min read
The Extracurricular Dilemma
Looking back, I realize I have always been given the same piece of advice. Right from primary school, I have been encouraged to get...
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Julie Boukobza Déau
Feb 7, 20192 min read
Talking Your Way Into A Job
The knowledge of languages has become essential in the job market and a real asset on the CV. With the phenomenon of globalisation,...
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Maja Sander
Feb 4, 20192 min read
Business Card Etiquette – 10 Things To Think About
In today’s world, with such high competition in the labour market, it is important to network and let people know who you are. A great...
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Diveena Nanthakumaran
Feb 4, 20193 min read
Gender Inequality In The Workplace
Society has made great progress when it comes to embracing feminism and demanding more equality. An increased awareness of sexism in...
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Ala Łysik
Jan 26, 20193 min read
Study Saviour Apps
It is 4am in the morning, you have an exam in two days, you are done with reading the same sentence over and over again trying to...
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Jing Jing Chen
Jan 23, 20192 min read
Social Media And Recruitment: The Numbers
A survey conducted on behalf of CareerBuilder by Harris Poll shows that 70% of HR managers view their candidates’ social media profiles...
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Manisha Balkissoon
Jan 22, 20195 min read
Discarding The ‘Type A’ Self-Actualisation Concept
The notion of every single aspect of your life being planned, prepared and predisposed for success is one we all inevitably fall victim...
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Shriya Ganesh
Jan 22, 20193 min read
2019 Is Going To Be My Year!
It’s finally 2019! So? New year, same shit. Right? Wrong. Not this year. Year after year, I have been crafting my ‘New Year’s...
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Emma Frost
Jan 21, 20192 min read
The Most Lucrative Career Options In 2019 Onward
It will come as no surprise to you that technology is the future. The Fourth Industrial Revolution – signifying the recent and...
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Evianne Suen
Jan 21, 20193 min read
On Board The Applications Express
The problem with applications is that it is not a “necessary” endeavour, compared to compulsory essays and trawling for accommodation....
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