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Oxford vs LSE for masters

LSE or Oxford for masters?

Hi, would really appreciate some advice.

I have been offered a masters in oxford, however I am not mad about the sound of the college I’ve been offered. It’s called Reuben college and seems very science based, whereas my interests are more in the humanities/arts. It also doesn’t seem to have a great social scene (open to correction if anyone knows more!).

I have also been offered a place on a very similar course in LSE, and am wondering if I should take this instead. It looks like a better course content wise but not sure how LSE would compare in terms of social life.

For further context: I am in my early twenties and not from a wealthy background. I have been offered a scholarship which I can use for either, so the financial side isn’t my biggest focus

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by Marchamon
LSE or Oxford for masters?
Hi, would really appreciate some advice.
I have been offered a masters in oxford, however I am not mad about the sound of the college I’ve been offered. It’s called Reuben college and seems very science based, whereas my interests are more in the humanities/arts. It also doesn’t seem to have a great social scene (open to correction if anyone knows more!).
I have also been offered a place on a very similar course in LSE, and am wondering if I should take this instead. It looks like a better course content wise but not sure how LSE would compare in terms of social life.
For further context: I am in my early twenties and not from a wealthy background. I have been offered a scholarship which I can use for either, so the financial side isn’t my biggest focus

Also if anyone went to Reuben College pls give me your honest opinion on it!!

Reply 2

Original post
by Marchamon
LSE or Oxford for masters?
Hi, would really appreciate some advice.
I have been offered a masters in oxford, however I am not mad about the sound of the college I’ve been offered. It’s called Reuben college and seems very science based, whereas my interests are more in the humanities/arts. It also doesn’t seem to have a great social scene (open to correction if anyone knows more!).
I have also been offered a place on a very similar course in LSE, and am wondering if I should take this instead. It looks like a better course content wise but not sure how LSE would compare in terms of social life.
For further context: I am in my early twenties and not from a wealthy background. I have been offered a scholarship which I can use for either, so the financial side isn’t my biggest focus

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