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Find out what it's like to be #partofLSE

LSE is a truly international university with students from over 140 countries. With over 40 undergraduate degree programmes, 18 departments offering undergraduate study, more than 200 societies, and over 40 sports teams, the LSE experience is unique for every student. 

As a student at LSE, you too can shape your own experience depending on how you choose to spend your time both inside and outside of your academic studies.

Gain an insight into what it's really like be #partofLSE though our undergraduate bloggers and vloggers, past and present. Their blogs and vlogs cover a whole host of topics from top places to eat in and around campus, how to get through the LSE exam season, to what London is like at Christmas. 

To hear what it is like to study in a particular department take a look at the information below.

Open Day student life talk and panel

Watch our student panel to find out more about the student experience at LSE.

Student life at LSE - Q&A with LSE students Student life at LSE - Q&A with LSE students
Student life at LSE - Q&A with LSE students from our 2024 Open Day

Department of Accounting

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the videos and links below:

Hear about BSc Accounting and Finance student Anália's first year experience Hear about BSc Accounting and Finance student Anália's first year experience
Hear about BSc Accounting and Finance student Anália's first year experience

Department of Anthropology

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the videos and links below: 

Meet Vy — BSc Social Anthropology Meet Vy — BSc Social Anthropology
Meet Vy — BSc Social Anthropology
Meet Ranim — BA Anthropology and Law Meet Ranim — BA Anthropology and Law
Meet Ranim — BA Anthropology and Law

Department of Economic History

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department explore the links below: 

Department of Economics

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department watch the video series and explore the links below:

Meet Joanne — BSc Economics Meet Joanne — BSc Economics
Meet Joanne — BSc Economics
A day in the life of BSc Economics student vlogger Nicole A day in the life of BSc Economics student vlogger Nicole
A day in the life of BSc Economics student vlogger Nicole

We also asked recent LSE Economics alumni to share their thoughts on what studying Economics at LSE is really like! Here are some of their comments.

Q. What is the LSE Economics degree programme really like?

“The professors are superstars. You never feel like you're just running through a standard textbook course - these folks design an experience.” Aaron Luke (BSc Economics)

“I found it awesome that LSE allowed me to approach Economics from multiple angles... I now have a good grasp over the questions that have already been resolved, the questions that remain, and, most exciting of all, the questions that are only just being discovered now.” Zixiao Yang (BSc Economics)

Q. What about the social side of studying economics at LSE?

“You have a cadre of like-minded friends, similarly excited about studying economics at a higher level, that you can stay in contact with or bounce ideas off of.” Edward Jee (BSc EME)

“I made friends for life at LSE, who I met in various places like student accommodation, SU events and joining societies.” Bruno Baisch (BSc Economics)

“Being in London is really fun. There are so many food options and things to do. I also really appreciated living in a big city, as opposed to a university town, because there's a constant reminder that people exist outside academia.” Charoo Anand (BSc EME)

Q. What was your biggest day-to-day challenge as an economics student?

“Keeping up with lectures…There’s relatively less hand-holding at LSE - students are encouraged to navigate and self-discover. Of course, this kind of learning comes with its moments of frustration. However, having to work through these daily challenges and solve new problems was deeply rewarding.” Zixiao Yang (BSc Economics)

When you don't live in halls, you need to be very intentional about making and staying in touch with friends.” Charoo Anand (BSc EME)

Q; What aspects of LSE Economics helped you get to where you are now?

“You learn to work independently, and you gain very solid quantitative skills.” Bruno Baisch (BSc Economics)

“I have had continuous support from members of LSE's Economics Department throughout both Masters and job seeking processes.” Shams Islam (BSc EME)

Q. What advice do you have for future LSE Economics students?

“A steady pace of studying alongside job searching is the best way to succeed at LSE. It is not the kind of place you can cram the day before an exam and expect to pass. Instead, you will gain world class knowledge by applying yourself year-round” Shams Islam (BSc EME)

 “Make the most out of it - you get out what you put in at LSE Economics.” Edward Jee (BSc EME)

Department of Finance

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department explore the links below:

Meet Felix - BSc Finance Meet Felix - BSc Finance
Meet Felix - BSc Finance

Department of Geography and Environment

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at our videos and explore the links:

Meet Sam — BA Geography Meet Sam — BA Geography
Meet Sam — BA Geography
Meet Auraine ⁠— BSc Geography with Economics Meet Auraine ⁠— BSc Geography with Economics
Meet Auraine ⁠— BSc Geography with Economics
BSc Geography with Economics student Mohammed Altab tells us why he chose to study at LSE BSc Geography with Economics student Mohammed Altab tells us why he chose to study at LSE
BSc Geography with Economics student Mohammed Altab tells us why he chose to study at LSE

Department of Government

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the videos and links below:

Meet Sam — BSc Politics and History Meet Sam — BSc Politics and History
Meet Sam — BSc Politics and History
Meet George — BSc Politics and History Meet George — BSc Politics and History
Meet George — BSc Politics and History

Department of International History

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department explore the links and videos below:

Meet Horatio — BSc International Relations and History Meet Horatio — BSc International Relations and History
Meet Horatio — BSc International Relations and History
Meet Shukri — BSc International Relations and History Meet Shukri — BSc International Relations and History
Meet Shukri — BSc International Relations and History
60 seconds with... - Arifuzzaman, BA History and Uggla Family Scholar 60 seconds with... - Arifuzzaman, BA History and Uggla Family Scholar
BA History student Arif shares why he chose to study history at LSE and what he's looking forward to as a scholarship recipient with LSE's Uggla Family Scholars Programme.

Department of International Relations

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the videos and links below.

Meet Maitrai — BSc International Relations Meet Maitrai — BSc International Relations
Meet Maitrai — BSc International Relations
Meet Nick — BSc International Relations Meet Nick — BSc International Relations
Meet Nick — BSc International Relations

Language Centre

LSE Law School

To find out what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the links and videos below.

Meet Eponine — LLB Meet Eponine — LLB
Meet Eponine — LLB
Meet Jia — LLB Meet Jia — LLB
Meet Jia — LLB

Department of Management

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department explore our videos and links below.

Meet Nicole — BSc Management Meet Nicole — BSc Management
Meet Nicole — BSc Management
Meet Rukmini — BSc Management Meet Rukmini — BSc Management
Meet Rukmini — BSc Management
A day in the life of BSc Management student Chris A day in the life of BSc Management student Chris
A day in the life of BSc Management student Chris
Meet Rishav — BSc Management Meet Rishav — BSc Management
Meet Rishav — BSc Management

Department of Mathematics

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department explore our links below.

Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method 

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the links and videos below.

Meet Frances — BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics Meet Frances — BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Meet Frances — BSc Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science

Department of Social Policy

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the videos and links below.

What is student life like in the Department of Social Policy? What is student life like in the Department of Social Policy?
Our students describe what it is like to be a student in the Department

 

Find out about the role of a Student Staff Liaison Committee representative Find out about the role of a Student Staff Liaison Committee representative
Find out about the role of a Student Staff Liaison Committee representative

Department of Sociology

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the links below.

Student life blog posts

Student testimonials

  • David Oliver, BSc Sociology graduate: “LSE has been a game-changer. It is not only schoolwork, but also clubs and societies. There are countless groups you can join from the chocolate-aficionados society to the ultimate frisbee club. There are resources that can help you with whatever you’re going through. I have been to LSELIFE to get help building my CV, to ameliorate my essays, and to get some advice on how to handle a tricky work-situation. And if times are harder than usual and you require some additional support, you can check out the counselling services or the peer support community which provide help to all students. Now you may think that LSE, being the prestigious institution it is, would be low on the night-life. But that would be an incorrect assumption. There are weekly parties that reunite all students from all programs together.”
  • Farhana Aktar, BSc Sociology graduate: “My favourite thing about LSE Sociology is the cohort. Compared to other courses at the LSE we are a much smaller department which makes things from classroom discussions to academic support much more rounded. The Sociology department here at the LSE is a family where support comes from all quarters. We have events happening throughout the year such as our academic lunches, our Krispy Kreme Monday meetings in the common room and our Christmas party. Although to some this may feel small, I know for me it has helped me settle in better to the department and LSE as a whole.”
  • Perdita Blinkhorn, BSc Sociology, July 2015: "All I can hope is that when future students come to study this discipline, they will realise that Sociology is not just in the words of books; it is in the real world, real people, every second of the day."
  • Amraj Lally, BSc Sociology 2012-2015, Current PhD Student: "Studying Sociology at the LSE has been a great experience. It is an intense and independent pursuit, and an opportunity to gain a critical understanding about society and culture. There are a lot of resources and support available such as office hours with leading academics. The academics across the department are often generous with their time and support and this has personally enhanced my experience at university. ... The LSE Sociology Department in conjunction with the LSESU Sociology & Social Justice Society offer many opportunities to learn, interact and grow."
  • Zara Paul, BSc Sociology student 2008-2011: "I genuinely have a lot to thank the LSE for as I have gained so much in the past 3 years and developed myself to a such a great degree. When I first arrived at the university I was very unconfident about my academic capabilities. However, the tutors and the lecturers embraced my qualities and strengthened my weaknesses, ensuring my grades could only improve. ... I worked solidly by attending office hours and skills lectures arranged by the university and my confidence grew through performing with the university shows, speaking up in class discussions and being forced into presentations! My friend network made me realise the triviality of my insecurities along with introducing me to a wide range of global lessons: Asian weddings, Ghanian food, Brazilian dancing! ... I could go on for ever!"
  • Akosuo Yeboah, BSc Sociology (year unknown): “Sociology at LSE is very broad and we cover many interesting topics, from studying the original texts of Durkheim and Marx, to debating the causes and impact of growing inequality in the UK. There is also a strong emphasis on developing independent critical and reasoning skills.”
  • Umut Bektas, BSc Sociology (year unknown): “The programme is very flexible; it allows you to take outside options every year, broadening the student experience and your knowledge. LSE also has a wide range of optional sociology units ranging from more common areas like gender to more obscure subjects like digital technology.”

Department of Statistics

To find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department take a look at the videos and links below.

Meet Anish — BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business Meet Anish — BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business
Meet Anish — BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business