Choosing the right university to advance your studies can be a difficult decision to make, and it can be hard to tell what it could be like before you begin. Fortunately, LSE has an array of options when it comes to discovering what student life on campus is really about. From digital to in-person experiences, there are many ways to get a taste of LSE life. Read on for tips on finding out if LSE is for you!
Open Days
One of the best ways to get a hands-on feel is by visiting campus for an Open Day. This is an opportunity to get a campus tour and explore the buildings and surrounding areas of LSE, as well as discuss any questions you may have with current students. Open Days are held twice a year, in April and July, but there are also great chances throughout the year to find out more about LSE when a physical visit is not an option.
Virtual Open Days
Virtual Open Days enable you to explore your degree options and hear student stories on social aspects of the School. LSE Discovery Sessions are particularly useful as an introduction to studying at LSE, for both undergraduate and graduate courses. They include talks and Q&A sessions to give a good idea of what LSE offers and the application process. Aside from these events, there are ways to have any queries answered with the live chat option on the LSE website. This is an accessible resource which you can use anytime to get specific answers and advice on any questions you may have.
Student blogs and vlogs
Beyond organised events and personal chats, there are many fun and informal ways you can get information on studying at LSE! Of course, an excellent resource happens to be the one you’re reading right now. Student blogs are a fun way for prospective and current students to gain secrets and stories of other students’ time at LSE, as well as a space to learn practical information and skills for studying. You can have a read of programme specific experience, like Skye’s blog on studying LLB Law, life as a student in London, like Tatyana’s blog on adjusting to the city as an international student, and much more!
Similarly, Youtube vlogs by LSE students can be a great way to get an insight into their daily lives, with some including tours of accommodation, campus and local spots. Hearing from current students and alumni is undoubtedly a crucial part of understanding what joining the LSE community is like before taking the leap.
Social media
LSE’s digital voices are expansive, and social media can be a useful tool for exploring LSE life from a distance. Various platforms such as Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn can be used to explore both academic and social aspects of LSE. Departmental social media pages, such as the Anthropology Department’s Instagram can be a good resource to get to know the kind of events and opportunities that come with the degree. Among the most convenient options for prospective students is the LSE TikTok account, which offers brief, eye-catching clips of departmental events and socials. If you are looking for an insight into the social aspects of LSE and societies, LSESU has lots of announcements to keep an eye on through their Instagram page.
With LSE being such an international community, their online presence is very well equipped with resources for prospective students to learn about LSE before arriving in the UK. Even if you are unable to visit in person, this should not deter you from considering studying in London. With all the diverse media accessible, there is the chance to determine whether taking a degree at LSE is right for you!
