Exploring Warwick’s hidden gems: top spots on campus to spark your creativity

From the outside, the presentation of the University of Warwick campus may seem like an industrious, STEM oriented location. The buildings are often towering, bleak and somewhat office-like. However, Warwick campus offers cosy respite locations for those wanting to have a moment of peace, for work, catch-ups and relaxation. For anyone joining Warwick, I’d like to recommend some of my favourite spots, and why they are suited to your university creative needs.

Curiositea

Curiositea may be my favourite place on campus to catch-up on some writing, or even gossip with my friends. Whilst it is sometimes difficult to secure a seat, it is always worth it. Situated in the centre of campus, Curiositea offers the most delicious drinks and cakes throughout the whole of university, allowing you to have a perfect sweet treat when doing your work. From the array of sofa seats, tables, and an outdoor seating area, the atmosphere facilitates your ability to be creative and comfortable. Regulars will know that every week, Curiositea has a brand-new menu of special desserts and drinks to try out, with my personal favourite menu being the ‘nside Out 2 inspired specials week last year. If you are a lover of writing, this hotspot on campus will become your go-to, and remember, always get yourself a loyalty card!

The Faculty of Arts Building

Colloquially known as the FAB amongst Warwick students, the Faculty of Arts building supplies both inspiring scenery, and plenty of spaces. Being the home of all thing’s arts, even the atmosphere proves to be inspiring. If you are looking for a spot to indulge in some academic work, with a side of gossip, the FAB has a variety of seating to get you through, as well as a perfectly situated Caffe Nero to sometimes distract you from work. When I first arrived at Warwick, I was amazed by the wooden architecture inside, it was truly what I imagined in my mind when becoming a campus university girl. The central seating also makes you feel like you’re living out your Gossip Girl Met steps dreams, so why not choose here to complete that essay you’ve been putting off.

The Student Union Building

The SU building is a personal favourite of mine, especially because of how quiet it often is. Featuring a multitude of skylights, the SU building almost always has a seat, as well as a chilled out atmosphere to take on some work. I love spending time in the SU building when I want to write an article, often accompanied by a Rootes chocolate chip cookie. The comforting and quiet nature always inspires me to get some creative writing flowing, as well as spending some me-time to get myself organised. Although an underrated spot on campus, it truly does the trick.

The Breathing Space in the Library

From first glance, the five-floor library seems hard to navigate, and personally often a signal that I need to get unwanted tasks done. However, the breathing space on floor one offers an opposite atmosphere to the stress the library may cause. Built to become a mindfulness promoting hub for students wanting a break, I find the breathing space a welcoming atmosphere, especially when I want to be creative. As well as always having a comfortable chair and a charging port, the room has green scenery and plants, and white noise in the background such as rain and forest sounds. By going to the breathing space, you can feel like you’re going to the library to work, but also let your creativity flow by embracing the surrounding atmosphere.

The University of Warwick campus, when you get to know it personally, has some perfect locations to let your ideas flow. Whilst the nature of going to campus may be aimed at getting work done, with a bit of looking, you can always find a welcoming spot to get creatively inspired and start a new project.