Does LSE have any unique traditions?

Does LSE have any unique traditions like at other universities?

From what I know, there's two. Slagging of UCL, Kings and Imperial; and pretending to be as good as Oxbridge.

From what I know, there's two. Slagging of UCL, Kings and Imperial; and pretending to be as good as Oxbridge.

From what I know, there's two. Slagging of UCL, Kings and Imperial; and pretending to be as good as Oxbridge.

The AU barrel run, Crush, slagging off Strand poly, Euston Tech and Gimperial, knowing that we're better than Oxbridge, Danny Quah, inter-halls rivalry, the Tuns. There's quite a few more as well.

From what I know, there's two. Slagging of UCL, Kings and Imperial; and pretending to be as good as Oxbridge.

If you've never been to one of his lectures then you wouldn't know. It's the phrases he comes up with, such as 'the playstation 2 is a kickass games console' during a micro econ lecture that really sets him aside from other lecturers.

As I have just finished 1st year at LSE I think there are several clear traditions I have seen emerge:

Yes, slagging off Gimperial, Strand Poly and Euston Met is a real tradition (as observed in the Beaver newspaper every thursday), claiming to be as good as Oxbridge (I won't enter that mindfield on whether it is true or not), friday night Crush is a must, Wednesday night Walkabout in Shaftesbury Avenue.

I totally agree with other posters who mention Danny Quah, even though he's not in my department all the other students who attend his lectures love his comments despite claiming "he's far to advanced to teach first years", he seems a bit of a legend.

One other tradition I must, must highlight is an unfortunately one, The Socialist Workers Party, (althought you may like to change the "or" in worker for an "an" to reflect their status as I do!). Basically they are a load of whinging old lefties who are annoyed that many left-leaning LSE students still end up in internships for global banks and right wing governments, they stand most days outside the East Building with their "one stockbroker is one too many" banner to illustrate their jealousy that they dont have the skills or ability to be a stockbroker. Definitely a group to avoid during freshers week!

The Socialist Workers Party, (althought you may like to change the "or" in worker for an "an" to reflect their status as I do!)

As I have just finished 1st year at LSE I think there are several clear traditions I have seen emerge:

Yes, slagging off Gimperial, Strand Poly and Euston Met is a real tradition (as observed in the Beaver newspaper every thursday), claiming to be as good as Oxbridge (I won't enter that mindfield on whether it is true or not), friday night Crush is a must, Wednesday night Walkabout in Shaftesbury Avenue.

I totally agree with other posters who mention Danny Quah, even though he's not in my department all the other students who attend his lectures love his comments despite claiming "he's far to advanced to teach first years", he seems a bit of a legend.

One other tradition I must, must highlight is an unfortunately one, The Socialist Workers Party, (althought you may like to change the "or" in worker for an "an" to reflect their status as I do!). Basically they are a load of whinging old lefties who are annoyed that many left-leaning LSE students still end up in internships for global banks and right wing governments, they stand most days outside the East Building with their "one stockbroker is one too many" banner to illustrate their jealousy that they dont have the skills or ability to be a stockbroker. Definitely a group to avoid during freshers week!

I assume 'wit' isn't a tradition of the LSE then?

I assume 'wit' isn't a tradition of the LSE then?

Hehe, I'll steer clear of them! What subject are you doing there then?