Being in London for the past few months and studying at LSE has been a different experience to my previous education. London attracts people from across the globe, and while I have had a variety of experiences, these have been my highlights over the past few months:
- Diversity in learning
As a media and communications student, my experience of learning has been very broad. The modules across the department range from a number of media-related approaches – from understanding media audiences and information technology to policy implications, there is something for everyone’s area of interest. Furthermore, the professors in the department come from varied backgrounds and I’ve had the opportunity to learn from a variety of perspectives.
- Diversity in experience
One of the best things about LSE is the large diversity of the students that come here. My department has a plethora of people coming from different countries, and seminars are always more interesting when you have diversity in viewpoints and personal experiences.
- Learning while commuting
Studying media is something I’m extremely interested in, but I’ve also become more interested in learning outside the classroom while being in London. Podcasts have become an integral part of my daily commute in London, especially since they are free and easily accessible. My favourites include Myths and Legends (great for understanding the origin of tales that you’ve been told since you were younger), Stuff You Should Know, Invisibilia and Popcast (being a media student interested in music this is a part of my weekly routine).
- London and learning
Another way to learn outside the classroom is through the physical spaces around the city. Most museums and art galleries have free entry apart from some specific exhibits, and most places have student concessions. I personally love Tate Modern, which is a twenty-minute walk from campus, the Design Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. I also enjoy the fact that you can people watch in London, especially when you walk on Tower Bridge (which is on my daily commute) and listen to a variety of languages and people speaking, which is a learning experience in itself.
Written by LSE Social Media Ambassador Soumya Khedkhar