The Place Was Worth Going to the University Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Clearly a top ranking university, with many resources. That being said, the majority are geared towards grad students. That in itself isn't an issue, however undergrad students will come in contact with a class twice a week, for what is often an hour and fourty minutes total. In my experience, after that week, the often topic would change near abruptly without building on previous lectures. Worst yet, many of the classes are taught by grad students who previously had little contact with the material being taught, and even less experience teaching.

On-site administration of your program

Their administration was okay, if overly bureaucratic at times.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The commute is not easy, if one is disabled. My commute everyday was at least a 25 minute walk in each direction, however, that was not something I personally minded. The location was ideal financially and aesthetically. Additionally, the dining hall saved me time and money with regards to food, and the staff there was for the most part very welcoming and eager to help.

London has great food, in large part because most of it isn't British. In the right spots is also surprisingly affordable. The dining hall itself was decent with several options, and constant fruit and vegetables available.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

As an American, London is a very easy location to adapt to. The language similarities certainly help, but more than that LSE does not actively group American students together. Many of my class friends were regular students that spanned the continent, and few events and gathering were exclusively for American students. The rest were for all students.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Apparently, I had free or cheap health care. I should have taken greater advantage of that.

The area I was in felt quite safe for the most part. That being said, I was in Central London, near several landmarks. In general, at most times of the day there will be a crowd wondering around, and many cameras. That being said, pick pockets are very active. I would advise women hold their purses/bags in such a way that the zipper always faces in front of them, and that they hook their tote bags forward with their thumb when walking.

London is that great a place. Additionally, I fully appreciate going the full year, and London School of Economics looks good on the transcript.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

They gave me enough for food, housing, and a few other miscellaneous necessities (e.g. transportation).

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

The United Kingdom would prefer to the rest of the world spoke The Queen's English, I'm sure.

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• Living in London
• Being near Europe
• Being academically challenged

• The length of classes
• How many times classes meets
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