SOAS- Any opinions welcome!! especially for IR

Hey, I'm also studying international relations!I think the course at SOAS is amazing! the approach that the university takes is very unlike other universities and you cover a variety of scholars and topics that you wouldn't otherwise. Like we cover a lot of Edward Said, Franz Fanon - and other postcolonial scholars. Its also great if you want to specialise in Africa, Asia or the Middle East. The course also really opens your eyes to a variety of issues, that you probably would not have come across during sixth form. This is especially as the university is really international so you'll get a loads of different insights and viewpoints on issues. Ultimately, this makes it a really cool place to learn. However, I personally do wish I went to a campus uni. The only reason I am staying at soas is because of the course. Whilst the entire university has a cool vibe, it does get quite lonely, and like all london universities, its hard to make anything more than surface level friendships. I've spoken to quite a few people and they feel the same way. Thats not to say you won't make good friends, but its hard to really form a group and become really good friends with people. you definately will not get the same campus uni experiance, so if that is really what you are after, I would really consider if going to SOAS is the right choice. in terms of Dinwiddy, if you live outside of London im pretty sure you can get a place. I know people who lived in ealing and got a place, and thats technically in London. so yeah, dont worry too much about that.