Student life in London
It's the dawn of another day in the busy metropolis of London and with it arises a host of new experiences and activities for you to look forward to. This is very much the case if you are a student, because if you are a student in London it means that you have a variety of activities and experiences to choose from, such that in most cases the choices available can be overwhelming at times.
London is a unique location in the sense that it is so diverse and large that it offers a variety of experiences and activities to choose from that you could live your entire life here and still not know all the secrets on offer in Europe's largest city. However it is having this multitude of choices available that also makes life in London interesting to the student as it is possible to sculpt your lifestyle according to the way you choose to but at the same time have a wide range of alternatives to select from.
Transport is one of the factors that play a pivotal role in the life of a London student as usually it tends to be a killer on the bank account. Among the several alternatives available the cheapest would be using a bike. However it is also important to keep in mind that London traffic being what it is cycling may not be your best bet if you are not very confident on a bike.Travelling in London can be hectic, frustrating and confusing, but knowing how the transport system works will save a lot of hassle. While London boasts of the oldest metro system in the world it is usually the quickest form to travel from A to B. If you are a regular user of public transport then the use of a 18+ Student Oyster Card is definitely advisable as it not only gives you discounts but can also be used as a normal Oyster card.(An Oyster Card is generally the cheapest way to make single journeys in London and is an alternative to paper tickets.)
Accommodation is another important aspect that has to be considered when living in London. Certain universities have intercollegiate halls where students from their colleges and institutes can live in, so it is important for a student to find out if such accommodation is available from their campus. An advantage in favour of living in halls is that you get to meet and make a lot of good friends and get to enjoy the full flavour of living as a student. However if you can't get accommodation in halls it is always possible to find a flat so that you can share it with flat-mates
Another advantage in favour of life in London is when you consider shopping as a student on a budget is not as hard as it sounds. There are usually many food markets in local areas where you can cheap vegetables, fruit and household products. There are also many supermarket chains such as Tesco, Morrisons or Asda which offer competitive prices for their products. In terms of clothing it is possible to find a lot of variety and bargains in offer along Oxford Street but in terms of price H&M, Peacocks, Primark, Tk Maxx and Matalan are the cheapest
Jobs for students in London are commonplace, be it, part time jobs in, summer jobs or holiday jobs: It is possible to find all types of part time, temporary and summer work in London as one might expect. However many of the best holiday jobs or part time jobs available for students come from the catering/hospitality sector or promotions.
London is a great place which offers you a great deal of choices as a student. It is important to make the choices that you feel most comfortable and more importantly have a great time while doing so.
London is a unique location in the sense that it is so diverse and large that it offers a variety of experiences and activities to choose from that you could live your entire life here and still not know all the secrets on offer in Europe's largest city. However it is having this multitude of choices available that also makes life in London interesting to the student as it is possible to sculpt your lifestyle according to the way you choose to but at the same time have a wide range of alternatives to select from.
Transport is one of the factors that play a pivotal role in the life of a London student as usually it tends to be a killer on the bank account. Among the several alternatives available the cheapest would be using a bike. However it is also important to keep in mind that London traffic being what it is cycling may not be your best bet if you are not very confident on a bike.Travelling in London can be hectic, frustrating and confusing, but knowing how the transport system works will save a lot of hassle. While London boasts of the oldest metro system in the world it is usually the quickest form to travel from A to B. If you are a regular user of public transport then the use of a 18+ Student Oyster Card is definitely advisable as it not only gives you discounts but can also be used as a normal Oyster card.(An Oyster Card is generally the cheapest way to make single journeys in London and is an alternative to paper tickets.)
Accommodation is another important aspect that has to be considered when living in London. Certain universities have intercollegiate halls where students from their colleges and institutes can live in, so it is important for a student to find out if such accommodation is available from their campus. An advantage in favour of living in halls is that you get to meet and make a lot of good friends and get to enjoy the full flavour of living as a student. However if you can't get accommodation in halls it is always possible to find a flat so that you can share it with flat-mates
Another advantage in favour of life in London is when you consider shopping as a student on a budget is not as hard as it sounds. There are usually many food markets in local areas where you can cheap vegetables, fruit and household products. There are also many supermarket chains such as Tesco, Morrisons or Asda which offer competitive prices for their products. In terms of clothing it is possible to find a lot of variety and bargains in offer along Oxford Street but in terms of price H&M, Peacocks, Primark, Tk Maxx and Matalan are the cheapest
Jobs for students in London are commonplace, be it, part time jobs in, summer jobs or holiday jobs: It is possible to find all types of part time, temporary and summer work in London as one might expect. However many of the best holiday jobs or part time jobs available for students come from the catering/hospitality sector or promotions.
London is a great place which offers you a great deal of choices as a student. It is important to make the choices that you feel most comfortable and more importantly have a great time while doing so.
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