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Struggling to choose between Bristol, Warwick and KCL

Hi there! Some people on this site seem a bit elitist and I'm *really* not interested in hearing the usual 'go to Oxbridge or don't bother' thing lol. That being said I'm first generation university and really don't know which institution to choose. Academics, employability and student opportunities/lifestyle are important to me. I hold unconditional (left year 13 in 2021) offers for Liberal Arts at Warwick and King's and Comparative Literature and Cultures at Bristol (hoping to switch to the version with a language if I go). I have a list of pros and cons for all of the courses and locations but bare in mind that I get the max maintenance loan because we're poor so maybe that'll get me through London's apparently extortionate prices :wink: anyway all the info on here is mixed and I can't tell what is just from people who think Oxbridge/UCL/LSE are the only choices. I didn't like their courses, plus I only took maths and the 3 sciences so I can't actually apply to any of their humanities, but I want to take multiple subjects anyway. ALSO I think all unis can be good and fit different people!!!. From my understanding, King's is the best for the humanities and global recognition, but probably not for student experience. The deadline is coming up soon and all my research is just spooking me out even more, so insights into this would be massively appreciated. I'm also LGBT+ so if you're an LGBT+ student at one of these places I'd be massively interested in hearing your opinions.
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Liberal Arts is very different at each Uni offering it. Drill down to the specific options etc in 2nd and 3rd year and check if there is enough flexibility for the subject(s) what you want. Does it include Study Abroad - where to?

KCL - has a reputation for treating undergrads poorly, and London is expensive.
Warwick - concrete campus in the middle of nowhere, 2nd years live in places like Coventry....
Bristol - not the course you want to do, expensive and accommodation for 2nd years etc in short supply.
Original post by Edgarallansraven
Hi there! Some people on this site seem a bit elitist and I'm *really* not interested in hearing the usual 'go to Oxbridge or don't bother' thing lol. That being said I'm first generation university and really don't know which institution to choose. Academics, employability and student opportunities/lifestyle are important to me. I hold unconditional (left year 13 in 2021) offers for Liberal Arts at Warwick and King's and Comparative Literature and Cultures at Bristol (hoping to switch to the version with a language if I go). I have a list of pros and cons for all of the courses and locations but bare in mind that I get the max maintenance loan because we're poor so maybe that'll get me through London's apparently extortionate prices :wink: anyway all the info on here is mixed and I can't tell what is just from people who think Oxbridge/UCL/LSE are the only choices. I didn't like their courses, plus I only took maths and the 3 sciences so I can't actually apply to any of their humanities, but I want to take multiple subjects anyway. ALSO I think all unis can be good and fit different people!!!. From my understanding, King's is the best for the humanities and global recognition, but probably not for student experience. The deadline is coming up soon and all my research is just spooking me out even more, so insights into this would be massively appreciated. I'm also LGBT+ so if you're an LGBT+ student at one of these places I'd be massively interested in hearing your opinions.

Choosing a university is tough, but remember to focus on what's important to you: academics, employability, and student opportunities. Each university has its strengths, so trust your instincts and pick the one where you feel you'll thrive the most. Good luck!

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