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I know this is late, but that's how I roll. St Andrews for History, KCL for War Studies and History. I have maybe two days. Which one?
Any tips, anecdotes about either of these unis/environments, or advice would be appreciated.
some of the things I'm stuck on:
- I'm Scottish, which means St. Andrews is free. However, it's a tiny town very close to where I already live. London has far more opportunities etc. but it's also bloody expensive and frankly it gives me fear
- I'd love to do a joint with St. A IR, but it's always super oversubscribed. KCL gives me a chance to do the similar joint honours degree I want.
- Loads of people I know are going to St. Andrews, and I have one friend's sister in London. Is this good? Is this bad?? zero idea.
- my St Andrews offer is unconditional but my KCL one is two As, including History.
Any tips, anecdotes about either of these unis/environments, or advice would be appreciated.
some of the things I'm stuck on:
- I'm Scottish, which means St. Andrews is free. However, it's a tiny town very close to where I already live. London has far more opportunities etc. but it's also bloody expensive and frankly it gives me fear
- I'd love to do a joint with St. A IR, but it's always super oversubscribed. KCL gives me a chance to do the similar joint honours degree I want.
- Loads of people I know are going to St. Andrews, and I have one friend's sister in London. Is this good? Is this bad?? zero idea.
- my St Andrews offer is unconditional but my KCL one is two As, including History.
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(Original post by raveyard)
I know this is late, but that's how I roll. St Andrews for History, KCL for War Studies and History. I have maybe two days. Which one?
Any tips, anecdotes about either of these unis/environments, or advice would be appreciated.
some of the things I'm stuck on:
- I'm Scottish, which means St. Andrews is free. However, it's a tiny town very close to where I already live. London has far more opportunities etc. but it's also bloody expensive and frankly it gives me fear
- I'd love to do a joint with St. A IR, but it's always super oversubscribed. KCL gives me a chance to do the similar joint honours degree I want.
- Loads of people I know are going to St. Andrews, and I have one friend's sister in London. Is this good? Is this bad?? zero idea.
- my St Andrews offer is unconditional but my KCL one is two As, including History.
I know this is late, but that's how I roll. St Andrews for History, KCL for War Studies and History. I have maybe two days. Which one?
Any tips, anecdotes about either of these unis/environments, or advice would be appreciated.
some of the things I'm stuck on:
- I'm Scottish, which means St. Andrews is free. However, it's a tiny town very close to where I already live. London has far more opportunities etc. but it's also bloody expensive and frankly it gives me fear
- I'd love to do a joint with St. A IR, but it's always super oversubscribed. KCL gives me a chance to do the similar joint honours degree I want.
- Loads of people I know are going to St. Andrews, and I have one friend's sister in London. Is this good? Is this bad?? zero idea.
- my St Andrews offer is unconditional but my KCL one is two As, including History.
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I'd probably take St Andrews over KCL, mostly due to the money savings but also because it's a great university and excels in the subject in question. Regarding IR, couldn't you follow your degree up with a Masters in London later on, which would compress living costs to a year? What are you hoping to do once you graduate?
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(Original post by ajj2000)
How much cash do you expect to have to live in London? Its not so great having no money. How close do you live to St A? Close enough to commute for a year or two?
How much cash do you expect to have to live in London? Its not so great having no money. How close do you live to St A? Close enough to commute for a year or two?
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(Original post by Hero_Lou)
I'd choose Kings because of the benefits I've heard and its rankings..
I'd choose Kings because of the benefits I've heard and its rankings..
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the irony is that being a student in London is a more isolating feeling than living in St Andrews.
Source: a londoner who went to st andrews and didn't apply to any London unis
Source: a londoner who went to st andrews and didn't apply to any London unis
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(Original post by raveyard)
I know this is late, but that's how I roll. St Andrews for History, KCL for War Studies and History. I have maybe two days. Which one?
Any tips, anecdotes about either of these unis/environments, or advice would be appreciated.
some of the things I'm stuck on:
- I'm Scottish, which means St. Andrews is free. However, it's a tiny town very close to where I already live. London has far more opportunities etc. but it's also bloody expensive and frankly it gives me fear
- I'd love to do a joint with St. A IR, but it's always super oversubscribed. KCL gives me a chance to do the similar joint honours degree I want.
- Loads of people I know are going to St. Andrews, and I have one friend's sister in London. Is this good? Is this bad?? zero idea.
- my St Andrews offer is unconditional but my KCL one is two As, including History.
I know this is late, but that's how I roll. St Andrews for History, KCL for War Studies and History. I have maybe two days. Which one?
Any tips, anecdotes about either of these unis/environments, or advice would be appreciated.
some of the things I'm stuck on:
- I'm Scottish, which means St. Andrews is free. However, it's a tiny town very close to where I already live. London has far more opportunities etc. but it's also bloody expensive and frankly it gives me fear
- I'd love to do a joint with St. A IR, but it's always super oversubscribed. KCL gives me a chance to do the similar joint honours degree I want.
- Loads of people I know are going to St. Andrews, and I have one friend's sister in London. Is this good? Is this bad?? zero idea.
- my St Andrews offer is unconditional but my KCL one is two As, including History.
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(Original post by raveyard)
I'll be living in halls for both universities. I should manage to scrape by in London but I imagine it'll still be financially difficult and a bit of a struggle
I'll be living in halls for both universities. I should manage to scrape by in London but I imagine it'll still be financially difficult and a bit of a struggle
If it were me I'd need a great reason to avoid the student debt. Comp Sci at Imperial - sure. Oxbridge - very possibly. St A has more wow factor - bit of a hassle about the extra year but some benefits in a wider range in the first year.
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(Original post by ajj2000)
I'm not convinced struggling in London is much fun. I live here - its expensive.
If it were me I'd need a great reason to avoid the student debt. Comp Sci at Imperial - sure. Oxbridge - very possibly. St A has more wow factor - bit of a hassle about the extra year but some benefits in a wider range in the first year.
I'm not convinced struggling in London is much fun. I live here - its expensive.
If it were me I'd need a great reason to avoid the student debt. Comp Sci at Imperial - sure. Oxbridge - very possibly. St A has more wow factor - bit of a hassle about the extra year but some benefits in a wider range in the first year.
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(Original post by CollectiveSoul)
the irony is that being a student in London is a more isolating feeling than living in St Andrews.
Source: a londoner who went to st andrews and didn't apply to any London unis
the irony is that being a student in London is a more isolating feeling than living in St Andrews.
Source: a londoner who went to st andrews and didn't apply to any London unis
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Again, couldn’t you do a Masters at KCL? Or isn’t the subject offered at that level?
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(Original post by raveyard)
Really? How so?
Really? How so?
If you do decide that KCL and the London life really is for you, just make sure you're prepared for the costs, because as far as I'm aware SAAS don't grant any extra maintenance loan for students going to study in London, unlike SFE which does.
Source: another Londoner who didn't apply to any London unis.
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(Original post by TCA2b)
Again, couldn’t you do a Masters at KCL? Or isn’t the subject offered at that level?
Again, couldn’t you do a Masters at KCL? Or isn’t the subject offered at that level?
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(Original post by raveyard)
i'm not sure i'd be accepted
i'm not sure i'd be accepted
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(Original post by ajj2000)
Why? Universities are not generally known for being picky about who they let in for masters (with notable exceptions of course). They like the money!
Why? Universities are not generally known for being picky about who they let in for masters (with notable exceptions of course). They like the money!
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(Original post by raveyard)
do those notable exceptions include St Andrew's / KCL?
do those notable exceptions include St Andrew's / KCL?
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