Whats LSE like?

I was just wondering what the atmosphere at LSE was like? I've heard its not the best place to go into as an undergraduate as its filled with international and mature students?
Is the 'scence' different to other universities?

Also reputation wise would you rate it as one of the best unis in london for law, or economics/politics based subjects

Students at the LSE are reputed to have a far more impressive work ethic than is found in most student bodies and like many non-campus unis the social side can suffer i believe.

I'd guess there will be quite a bit of work.. I'll try to find someone doing the course and ask them - then I'll update here in a few days.

I do think you can get a part-time job and there should be time left to party / go out etc. The work might be pretty intense though. Your selection of modules will, to a great extent, dictate how much continuous work you're going to have. If you have ones that are based on a final examination it can be easier to cram in at the end. Continual assessment might make going out etc. a bit more difficult, especially if you want to find a job. Obviously you'll be able to party quite a lot if you want to. Maybe just not every night... Never know, maybe you can do essays with a hangover! (I really suck at doing that).

There are usually jobs available but you might want to find somewhere before you start, just in case.

Really? I was given the impression that there would be basically no chance of working part time, due to the incrediably heavy workload.

I'll check it out. The workload can be intense. That said, I was working on the basis that you could find a job weekends maybe...or at a Pub during an afternoon off etc. It would be hard to fit in around the work, but I think as long as you can work when you have the time you'll be fine. My problem is that I have time but don't work until the last minute..

I'll find someone on the course anyway and get some details.

Hugh, have you seen my PM? Its just you are a new member, and you may not realise its there (I left one for a week in my inbox, before I realised)

Oops yes, I will send back a reply in a few mins. Got an essay for tomorrow...argh!

Snap! Kicking myself for leaving it to the last minute.

Same...big mistake...looks like I'll be drinking lots of coffee tonight. All part of the university experience

I'll check it out. The workload can be intense. That said, I was working on the basis that you could find a job weekends maybe...or at a Pub during an afternoon off etc. It would be hard to fit in around the work, but I think as long as you can work when you have the time you'll be fine. My problem is that I have time but don't work until the last minute..

I'll find someone on the course anyway and get some details.

I started at Lse studying econ in september. To be honest LSE isn't really a university to be honest, it's more like a business school, everyone striving for the same goal (investment banking usually).