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Original post by MsNerdy
I applied to Queen Mary, Nottingham, Surrey and City and i got AAAB last year and predicted A*AAA, what other universities did you apply to? and what were your AS grades and predicted grades?
Applied to UCL, Kings, Sheffield, Aberdeen, Leeds. Got AACD at AS, predicted A*A*B.
Did you get another email from them yesterday too?
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Original post by deadwr0ng
yes me!!! same offer as well! are you going to one of the post offer days?!
Yeah, on the 8th Feb right? Just gotta book it
Hi guys, I went to kings last year and dropped out for personal reasons, but if you want to ask any questions about accomodation ect then feel free
Original post by pinklily07
congratulations! how did you get unconditional?! 
Thank you
It's because I already have my A Levels and everything Are you waiting on an offer?Original post by maxcartwright
Hi guys, I went to kings last year and dropped out for personal reasons, but if you want to ask any questions about accomodation ect then feel free
Did you do International Politics? If so -
What accommodation did you choose and did you like it?
Did you get to use the Maughan Library much?
What was the social life like? And did you feel connected with the rest of London (see the landmarks regularly etc). Oh, and how far is where you're based from Westminster :P
Original post by maxcartwright
Hi guys, I went to kings last year and dropped out for personal reasons, but if you want to ask any questions about accomodation ect then feel free
Hey!
Do you anyone who lived within the M25 who got accommodation?
Original post by Maddog Jones
Did you do International Politics? If so -
What accommodation did you choose and did you like it?
Did you get to use the Maughan Library much?
What was the social life like? And did you feel connected with the rest of London (see the landmarks regularly etc). Oh, and how far is where you're based from Westminster :P
What accommodation did you choose and did you like it?
Did you get to use the Maughan Library much?
What was the social life like? And did you feel connected with the rest of London (see the landmarks regularly etc). Oh, and how far is where you're based from Westminster :P
yea I did Ipol
i chose stamford street, which is the closest to the campus you would be at, which is the Strand. It is quite big and the security is tight, which is a good thing although if you lose your keys/keycard ect its a big issue getting another one. Also, each level has 2 flats, with about 7 people average in each so your bound to find someone to get along with. One thing i did find was that it was hard to socialise with people in other sections as there is no common room/tv room, only kitchens in the flats, and a gym and laundry. The library gets used a lot, as at seminars/presentations they always have a list at the end to study or look up. Sometimes books go fast as a load of students want the same on at the same time, but as its london you can usually find another one.
The social life was what you made of it, there were a lot of parties organised by the accomodation staff but its london, so you can pretty much find anything to do, at anytime.
The accom is DIRECTLY in the middle of london, if you are at the strand you have an amazing view each time you walk to campus as the eye and parliament are on the left and the barbican, oxo tower and st pauls are on the left. Westminster is only about 15 minutes away, depending on how fast you walk/how much traffic there is.
Overall it was pretty good, one thing i didnt like was that it didn't have that 'campus community' feel as it was scattered around london, but that is just personal preference really
Original post by Olive12
Hey!
Do you anyone who lived within the M25 who got accommodation?
Do you anyone who lived within the M25 who got accommodation?
I don't remember any tbh :/ but people who lived at home had no trouble getting in as they could just hop on the tube
Probably firming for Physics and Philosophy (:
Original post by laurazzles
Original post by laurazzles
Woooo, conditional offer for chemistry with biomedicine, AAB.
Finally, someone else who's applied for the same course as me!
Original post by zozoe
Yeah, on the 8th Feb right? Just gotta book it
yes!!! i guess ill see you there!
Original post by maxcartwright
yea I did Ipol i chose stamford street, which is the closest to the campus you would be at, which is the Strand. It is quite big and the security is tight, which is a good thing although if you lose your keys/keycard ect its a big issue getting another one.
Also, each level has 2 flats, with about 7 people average in each so your bound to find someone to get along with. One thing i did find was that it was hard to socialise with people in other sections as there is no common room/tv room, only kitchens in the flats, and a gym and laundry. The library gets used a lot, as at seminars/presentations they always have a list at the end to study or look up. Sometimes books go fast as a load of students want the same on at the same time, but as its london you can usually find another one.
The social life was what you made of it, there were a lot of parties organised by the accomodation staff but its london, so you can pretty much find anything to do, at anytime.
The accom is DIRECTLY in the middle of london, if you are at the strand you have an amazing view each time you walk to campus as the eye and parliament are on the left and the barbican, oxo tower and st pauls are on the left. Westminster is only about 15 minutes away, depending on how fast you walk/how much traffic there is.
Overall it was pretty good, one thing i didnt like was that it didn't have that 'campus community' feel as it was scattered around london, but that is just personal preference really
I don't remember any tbh :/ but people who lived at home had no trouble getting in as they could just hop on the tube
i chose stamford street, which is the closest to the campus you would be at, which is the Strand. It is quite big and the security is tight, which is a good thing although if you lose your keys/keycard ect its a big issue getting another one. Also, each level has 2 flats, with about 7 people average in each so your bound to find someone to get along with. One thing i did find was that it was hard to socialise with people in other sections as there is no common room/tv room, only kitchens in the flats, and a gym and laundry. The library gets used a lot, as at seminars/presentations they always have a list at the end to study or look up. Sometimes books go fast as a load of students want the same on at the same time, but as its london you can usually find another one.
The social life was what you made of it, there were a lot of parties organised by the accomodation staff but its london, so you can pretty much find anything to do, at anytime.
The accom is DIRECTLY in the middle of london, if you are at the strand you have an amazing view each time you walk to campus as the eye and parliament are on the left and the barbican, oxo tower and st pauls are on the left. Westminster is only about 15 minutes away, depending on how fast you walk/how much traffic there is.
Overall it was pretty good, one thing i didnt like was that it didn't have that 'campus community' feel as it was scattered around london, but that is just personal preference really
I don't remember any tbh :/ but people who lived at home had no trouble getting in as they could just hop on the tube
Wow thanks, this was incredibly helpful! +rep
Original post by maxcartwright
yea I did Ipol i chose stamford street, which is the closest to the campus you would be at, which is the Strand. It is quite big and the security is tight, which is a good thing although if you lose your keys/keycard ect its a big issue getting another one.
Also, each level has 2 flats, with about 7 people average in each so your bound to find someone to get along with. One thing i did find was that it was hard to socialise with people in other sections as there is no common room/tv room, only kitchens in the flats, and a gym and laundry. The library gets used a lot, as at seminars/presentations they always have a list at the end to study or look up. Sometimes books go fast as a load of students want the same on at the same time, but as its london you can usually find another one.
The social life was what you made of it, there were a lot of parties organised by the accomodation staff but its london, so you can pretty much find anything to do, at anytime.
The accom is DIRECTLY in the middle of london, if you are at the strand you have an amazing view each time you walk to campus as the eye and parliament are on the left and the barbican, oxo tower and st pauls are on the left. Westminster is only about 15 minutes away, depending on how fast you walk/how much traffic there is.
Overall it was pretty good, one thing i didnt like was that it didn't have that 'campus community' feel as it was scattered around london, but that is just personal preference really
I don't remember any tbh :/ but people who lived at home had no trouble getting in as they could just hop on the tube
i chose stamford street, which is the closest to the campus you would be at, which is the Strand. It is quite big and the security is tight, which is a good thing although if you lose your keys/keycard ect its a big issue getting another one. Also, each level has 2 flats, with about 7 people average in each so your bound to find someone to get along with. One thing i did find was that it was hard to socialise with people in other sections as there is no common room/tv room, only kitchens in the flats, and a gym and laundry. The library gets used a lot, as at seminars/presentations they always have a list at the end to study or look up. Sometimes books go fast as a load of students want the same on at the same time, but as its london you can usually find another one.
The social life was what you made of it, there were a lot of parties organised by the accomodation staff but its london, so you can pretty much find anything to do, at anytime.
The accom is DIRECTLY in the middle of london, if you are at the strand you have an amazing view each time you walk to campus as the eye and parliament are on the left and the barbican, oxo tower and st pauls are on the left. Westminster is only about 15 minutes away, depending on how fast you walk/how much traffic there is.
Overall it was pretty good, one thing i didnt like was that it didn't have that 'campus community' feel as it was scattered around london, but that is just personal preference really
I don't remember any tbh :/ but people who lived at home had no trouble getting in as they could just hop on the tube
Are there any types of accomodation which have that kind of common room type vibe? I'm a bit worried now that it isn't a campus kind of thing so it will be a bit difficult to interact with that many people
Original post by maxcartwright
Hi guys, I went to kings last year and dropped out for personal reasons, but if you want to ask any questions about accomodation ect then feel free
Hi mate, I've got an offer for History so I think i'll be at the strand campus, anyway I've been looking at Brian Creamer house for accommodation, do you know what this place is like?
Original post by salad_fingers
Are there any types of accomodation which have that kind of common room type vibe? I'm a bit worried now that it isn't a campus kind of thing so it will be a bit difficult to interact with that many people
There are many types of accom, there is a lot of info on the KCL accomodation page if you look at the website. There are also intercollegiate halls, for students from all the different UoL unis that are v large but seem to have common rooms/cafeterias ect
Original post by rural_boy
Hi mate, I've got an offer for History so I think i'll be at the strand campus, anyway I've been looking at Brian Creamer house for accommodation, do you know what this place is like?
Im sorry i was at stamford st so i never visited brian creamer, but check on the kcl webpages for loads of info ect
Original post by maxcartwright
Im sorry i was at stamford st so i never visited brian creamer, but check on the kcl webpages for loads of info ect
Ah right ok, how much on average would you say you spent a week, including going out etc., while at King's and in self catering accoms?
Original post by rural_boy
Ah right ok, how much on average would you say you spent a week, including going out etc., while at King's and in self catering accoms?
it really depends on how much you go out and where you go. I sometimes spent around £90 a week incl food and taxis (because i got lost a lot) but then sometimes it was just £30. I know that every accom has a cheap supermarket near it and most shops/stores have student discounts (which, btw, are FANTASTIC!) You can also get a student oyster card, nectar card, freebies ect
Original post by maxcartwright
yea I did Ipol i chose stamford street, which is the closest to the campus you would be at, which is the Strand. It is quite big and the security is tight, which is a good thing although if you lose your keys/keycard ect its a big issue getting another one.
Also, each level has 2 flats, with about 7 people average in each so your bound to find someone to get along with. One thing i did find was that it was hard to socialise with people in other sections as there is no common room/tv room, only kitchens in the flats, and a gym and laundry. The library gets used a lot, as at seminars/presentations they always have a list at the end to study or look up. Sometimes books go fast as a load of students want the same on at the same time, but as its london you can usually find another one.
The social life was what you made of it, there were a lot of parties organised by the accomodation staff but its london, so you can pretty much find anything to do, at anytime.
The accom is DIRECTLY in the middle of london, if you are at the strand you have an amazing view each time you walk to campus as the eye and parliament are on the left and the barbican, oxo tower and st pauls are on the left. Westminster is only about 15 minutes away, depending on how fast you walk/how much traffic there is.
Overall it was pretty good, one thing i didnt like was that it didn't have that 'campus community' feel as it was scattered around london, but that is just personal preference really
I don't remember any tbh :/ but people who lived at home had no trouble getting in as they could just hop on the tube
i chose stamford street, which is the closest to the campus you would be at, which is the Strand. It is quite big and the security is tight, which is a good thing although if you lose your keys/keycard ect its a big issue getting another one. Also, each level has 2 flats, with about 7 people average in each so your bound to find someone to get along with. One thing i did find was that it was hard to socialise with people in other sections as there is no common room/tv room, only kitchens in the flats, and a gym and laundry. The library gets used a lot, as at seminars/presentations they always have a list at the end to study or look up. Sometimes books go fast as a load of students want the same on at the same time, but as its london you can usually find another one.
The social life was what you made of it, there were a lot of parties organised by the accomodation staff but its london, so you can pretty much find anything to do, at anytime.
The accom is DIRECTLY in the middle of london, if you are at the strand you have an amazing view each time you walk to campus as the eye and parliament are on the left and the barbican, oxo tower and st pauls are on the left. Westminster is only about 15 minutes away, depending on how fast you walk/how much traffic there is.
Overall it was pretty good, one thing i didnt like was that it didn't have that 'campus community' feel as it was scattered around london, but that is just personal preference really
I don't remember any tbh :/ but people who lived at home had no trouble getting in as they could just hop on the tube
Hello. I am applying the International Politics course this year, waiting for offer/rejection.
May I ask how did you evaluate the course? Is it rewarding at general? And is it the department rich in teaching staff and resources? And how many options are there in total(I've read the website but I could only see around 5 each year...)?
Original post by Jack3107
Hello. I am applying the International Politics course this year, waiting for offer/rejection.
May I ask how did you evaluate the course? Is it rewarding at general? And is it the department rich in teaching staff and resources? And how many options are there in total(I've read the website but I could only see around 5 each year...)?
May I ask how did you evaluate the course? Is it rewarding at general? And is it the department rich in teaching staff and resources? And how many options are there in total(I've read the website but I could only see around 5 each year...)?
I was only there for about a month, so I didnt experience the course in full, however the teaching staff and department were extremely helpful throughout and always answered emails promptly. You also have a 'personal tutor' who deal with both personal and academic problems.
the course is new, it only started last year, and i don't think it has that many options yet, however the topics covered a wide range of ideas in politics. I didn't really find the website helpful at all, but I think as time progresses they will add more variation.
can i ask what your grades are? my friend has applied and hasnt heard anything
Original post by maxcartwright
I was only there for about a month, so I didnt experience the course in full, however the teaching staff and department were extremely helpful throughout and always answered emails promptly. You also have a 'personal tutor' who deal with both personal and academic problems.
the course is new, it only started last year, and i don't think it has that many options yet, however the topics covered a wide range of ideas in politics. I didn't really find the website helpful at all, but I think as time progresses they will add more variation.
can i ask what your grades are? my friend has applied and hasnt heard anything
the course is new, it only started last year, and i don't think it has that many options yet, however the topics covered a wide range of ideas in politics. I didn't really find the website helpful at all, but I think as time progresses they will add more variation.
can i ask what your grades are? my friend has applied and hasnt heard anything
I am from Hong Kong, so the qualification is quite different. But I am predicted some A*A*AA equivalent.
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