[Dark-Myth]

(Original post by innerhollow)
Look, we could play this anecdote game all day, you know investment bankers, I know investment bankers... it's just pointless. You have no reasonable, acceptable proof that there are more UCL students in IB FO so don't try and pass it off as fact. I admit my statement about Imperial having an edge is also an assertion, and I am willing to say it's all a bit of guesswork; but please just stop pulling facts out of your ass.

Save it. His loss is our gain.

[innerhollow]

(Original post by Dark-Myth)
Save it. His loss is our gain.

Haha yeah true, need to get back to exam revision anyway >_> I'll see you around Wilson if you're here.

[lukas1051]

I think this guy is forgetting there are more jobs out there than investment banking. To be honest, it doesn't even make sense to me that someone doing a science subject would want to go into banking. The reason I chose Imperial over UCL when applying was (amongst other reasons) Imperial is a highly respected science specialist university, with really good research AFAIK.

[vedderfan94]

(Original post by innerhollow)
You know that the vast majority of negative press about Imperial on this site comes from students who do not study at and have little or no connection with the uni? The only real thing hindering your social life at Imperial is the workload. When you do get a spare day to do something, there is so much to do around London it's unbelievable.





Okay that's absolutely no problem if you want to firm UCL, you are right to say that UCL is also a fantastic institution.

However your post is ridiculous, firstly UCL is almost twice the size of Imperial so it's a flawed comparison to begin with. And more importantly, where did you get that so-called fact from? Any proof for that (and preferably not some mindless third-party anecdote)?

How do you find the workload? Although I see that you're studying Chem Eng (so will be more than for Physics) but is it generally manageable?

Also, does the cost of London hinder your student life? When I went for my interview, my interviewer was telling us about the cost and he said that we should expect to need around 10-12k a year to live on. I sent off my student finance application yesterday and the estimates indicate that I will also need some money off my parents as I haven't seen any scholarships that I'm entitled to from Imperial, so I'm a bit worried about struggling financially.

[innerhollow]

(Original post by vedderfan94)
How do you find the workload? Although I see that you're studying Chem Eng (so will be more than for Physics) but is it generally manageable?

Physics workload is not that bad, my Physics friends are fairly chilled. When you have a major deadline approaching it can be pretty tough, otherwise it is manageable =]

Also, does the cost of London hinder your student life? When I went for my interview, my interviewer was telling us about the cost and he said that we should expect to need around 10-12k a year to live on. I sent off my student finance application yesterday and the estimates indicate that I will also need some money off my parents as I haven't seen any scholarships that I'm entitled to from Imperial, so I'm a bit worried about struggling financially.

10-12k is quite a lot, I don't think you need to spend that much if you're struggling. If you get cheap accommodation (i.e. cheap hall or shared room) then that will only be about £5000-6000/year. You can get by with about £2000-£3000/year on other living costs (food, transport, entertainment etc.) depending on how conservative you are with money. So really 7-9k should be enough.

So with student loan and a bit of money from mum and dad, you should be fine =]

[bmqib]

Dark myth specifically talked about investment banking in the original post, noone is forgetting anything. Hardly an advantage when pretty much all top unis have good research, not that it's going to matter to an undergraduate anyway.

Anyway I guess there's really no advantage.

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(Original post by bmqib)
Dark myth specifically talked about investment banking in the original post, noone is forgetting anything. Hardly an advantage when pretty much all top unis have good research, not that it's going to matter to an undergraduate anyway.

Anyway I guess there's really no advantage.

Yeah, there's basically nothing Imperial has over UCL (or vice versa). I'm just going to be firming Imperial over UCL because, well, Imperial is a more "science-specific" university.

If I were going for something like business, management or law, then I would definitely go with UCL. But considering the fact that I am going for Maths and Computing, I'll prefer Imperial.

According to the little research I have done while looking at universities, I just see them both as good universities with great industry links. Obviously, I'll have to work hard for myself in either university: One shouldn't expect to be automatically guaranteed a job after graduating from any university, not even Oxbridge.

[blacklistmember]

(Original post by innerhollow)
Yeah you're definitely right, I think if you go in with that attitude you'll be able to have a decent uni experience and get a good degree. I'm very happy with my life at this uni and I'm sure you will be too =]

Hey,

On the offer letter it says "Original certificate(s) of previous A level(s) to be submitted to the College."

Does it mean that i have to mail it to them? (Or will edexcel send it to them?)\

[innerhollow]

(Original post by blacklistmember)
Hey,

On the offer letter it says "Original certificate(s) of previous A level(s) to be submitted to the College."

Does it mean that i have to mail it to them? (Or will edexcel send it to them?)\

Ask your department, only they'll know how they want your A-level certificate to be submitted. Do not assume the exam board will do it for you though.

[Zottula]

(Original post by vedderfan94)
How do you find the workload? Although I see that you're studying Chem Eng (so will be more than for Physics) but is it generally manageable?

Also, does the cost of London hinder your student life? When I went for my interview, my interviewer was telling us about the cost and he said that we should expect to need around 10-12k a year to live on. I sent off my student finance application yesterday and the estimates indicate that I will also need some money off my parents as I haven't seen any scholarships that I'm entitled to from Imperial, so I'm a bit worried about struggling financially.

It doesn't cost me anywhere near that to live on per year. I'm just living off my maintenance loan (which fortunately is higher for London) with no grants. I will admit though that I am not an out going/particularly social person.

If you go for a cheaper room in your first year then you could get away with spending less than £4,500 a year on accommodation (or less than £3500 a year if you go for the cheapest double rooms or triple rooms). Extra costs could be anything between £1000 and £3000 a year though depending on how you intend you spend your student days. However, after first year costs will be greater as private accommodation is generally more expensive.

[catestevenson]

(Original post by vedderfan94)
How do you find the workload? Although I see that you're studying Chem Eng (so will be more than for Physics) but is it generally manageable?

Also, does the cost of London hinder your student life? When I went for my interview, my interviewer was telling us about the cost and he said that we should expect to need around 10-12k a year to live on. I sent off my student finance application yesterday and the estimates indicate that I will also need some money off my parents as I haven't seen any scholarships that I'm entitled to from Imperial, so I'm a bit worried about struggling financially.

Imperial's financial aid package is pretty good. I know you mentioned scholarships but I figured this was worth pointing out in case you hadn't stumbled across it - I'm not sure if it's on the same bit of the Imperial website or not.

[bdfzyt]

(Original post by Dark-Myth)
Employers prefer IC over UCL. More bankers from IC than UCL. I don't know. IC is better in terms of everything except for the boy:girl ratio imo




Yep. Just an extra grade in Chemistry right? No problem. If it's not specified, they don't care.

nope. That also means I get A * in FM instead of Physics. How about it this time?
Cheers~!

[Dark-Myth]

(Original post by bdfzyt)
nope. That also means I get A * in FM instead of Physics. How about it this time?
Cheers~!

It's been done. But I can't say that for sure. Best for you to contact the Admissions Tutor

[bdfzyt]

(Original post by Dark-Myth)
It's been done. But I can't say that for sure. Best for you to contact the Admissions Tutor

OK, Thanks a lot~!

[purplesparks14]

Hi! I was wondering how this works.

Is it possible if I do BEng in Electrical Engineering in any uni (say Sheffield), then apply for MSc (in the same subject field) in Imperial? Assuming I meet the entry requirements, how hard is it to gain admissions for the taught MSc Degree? There are few statistics on the Internet.

As a safety net, could I continue on with MEng in my first university, if I fail to gain admission in Imperial?
Also, what's the difference between a MEng and a MSc Degree? I need 4 years of education to apply for chartered engineering license in the country I come from.

What else do I have to think about?

The reason I'm considering this is, that I'm an international student and idea of surviving in pricey London for four years is not sustainable.

Really appreciate the help! THANKS SO MUCH.

[Dark-Myth]

(Original post by purplesparks14)
Hi! I was wondering how this works.

Is it possible if I do BEng in Electrical Engineering in any uni (say Sheffield), then apply for MSc (in the same subject field) in Imperial? Assuming I meet the entry requirements, how hard is it to gain admissions for the taught MSc Degree? There are few statistics on the Internet.

As a safety net, could I continue on with MEng in my first university, if I fail to gain admission in Imperial?
Also, what's the difference between a MEng and a MSc Degree? I need 4 years of education to apply for chartered engineering license in the country I come from.

What else do I have to think about?

The reason I'm considering this is, that I'm an international student and idea of surviving in pricey London for four years is not sustainable.

Really appreciate the help! THANKS SO MUCH.

You should really ask Sheffield. The course structure might be different for BEng and MEng streams. It certainly is for Imperial. So you can't just do BEng, and then carry on with MEng. You'd have to do BEng and then MSci. This is because if you're in the MEng stream, you do a Group Project in Year 3, and Solo Project in Year 4. In the BEng stream, there is no Group Project.

For Imperial, you have less choice of what modules what to do with MSci. You pick a subject field for MSci, and you are only given subjects to pick from. Whereas, MEng, you pretty much have free choice with regards to the modules you want to do.

Quite honestly, I don't think London is THAT expensive. Coming from Manchester, it's maybe 10% or 20%more?

[purplesparks14]

(Original post by Dark-Myth)
You should really ask Sheffield. The course structure might be different for BEng and MEng streams. It certainly is for Imperial. So you can't just do BEng, and then carry on with MEng. You'd have to do BEng and then MSci. This is because if you're in the MEng stream, you do a Group Project in Year 3, and Solo Project in Year 4. In the BEng stream, there is no Group Project.

For Imperial, you have less choice of what modules what to do with MSci. You pick a subject field for MSci, and you are only given subjects to pick from. Whereas, MEng, you pretty much have free choice with regards to the modules you want to do.

Quite honestly, I don't think London is THAT expensive. Coming from Manchester, it's maybe 10% or 20%more?

Heyy! Thanks for the reply.

Yeah, I sorted it out with Sheffield. It's sort of possible, and apparently it actually happens with their students- leaving to Cambridge/ Imperial. Ah I see how Imperial works then. Do you have a clue on whether it's easy/hard to get in to the MSci course? Of course, nothing in Imperial is easy. But statistically speaking, perhaps?

I don't mind studying at either unis, it's just that an Imperial degree goes THAT much further in looking for jobs.

And Well, converting currencies and all, I FEEL like I might slowly go bankrupt and die in London hehe. Just in case, so I'm exploring all options.

THANKS THOUGH.

[vedderfan94]

So on Wednesday I'm having a campus tour of Imperial College because I never got the chance to look around when I went for my interview (I was late ).

The tour lasts an hour and my train isn't until half past six so I was wondering what else I should do whilst I'm in South Kensington? What particular attractions should I see? I'll have around 4 hours of free time whilst I'm there, so I figured I'll get something to eat and then explore

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(Original post by vedderfan94)
So on Wednesday I'm having a campus tour of Imperial College because I never got the chance to look around when I went for my interview (I was late ).

The tour lasts an hour and my train isn't until half past six so I was wondering what else I should do whilst I'm in South Kensington? What particular attractions should I see? I'll have around 4 hours of free time whilst I'm there, so I figured I'll get something to eat and then explore

Hey. I'm international so don't really know (although I have been to London a couple of times ) but please do take pictures and post some here.

[vannan]

I have a question?
My int'l friend said she applied to Aeronautical Eng to IC, Suton, Bath, Bristol & surrey in January, few days before closing date. Two weeks after that she said she got telephone interview with IC and few other and she got all 5 offers after two weeks of applying?

Will that be real or she is mucking about to wind me up...