WHAT IS LONDON UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION REALLY LIKE?!: LSE ACCOMMODATION TOUR PART 1

This video is so informative, I wish I had access to something similar when I started uni! Thank you so much for the sweet shoutout and for including me in this project, I'm sure it will help many future students! xx

[@peter_roth_8812]

Thank you for taking part in this accomodation series. I always thought, Zurich is the most expensive city in Europe. It looks like I was wrong.

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you again Amelie for being a part of the series !! xx

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh yep London isn't a cheap city to live in!

[@CaitzAnnie]

Thanks so much Imogen & everyone else involved! Not sure what uni I’ll be at yet but I know I’m definitely coming to study in London in September so this was super helpful! It can be really hard to get a proper feel for the accommodations from the uni websites so this is great!! xx

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you found it useful Caitz! 100% during Covid it's super difficult to know which accommodation to go for when you can't visit. Even if you don't end up at these specific accommodations, hopefully this gives you a good idea of what you get for certain prices in London! xx

[@CaitzAnnie]

@@ImogenWhite definitely super useful to see what kinds of accommodation different prices can get you in central London - isn't going to be cheap to live there that's for sure haha! But thank you, this was a really great way to get a flavour of possible options! xx

[@ImogenWhite]

@@CaitzAnnie no probs!

[@alessiateresko]

Can’t wait to be back at uni in September!! Loved this 🥺

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you enjoyed Alessia! :))

[@ritojeetbasu]

I was gonna go sleep but then this popped onto my recommendations so obviously sleep had to wait. Loved this video and such a great concept involving others filming their accommodations!

[@ImogenWhite]

Aww thanks Ritojeet! Glad you found it interesting and useful - will be continuing the series in the next few weeks!

[@Mustafa-ov3vu]

Watching too many Lse vids i havent even got an offer yet...

[@CaitzAnnie]

Lol literally same😂

[@ImogenWhite]

I've got my fingers crossed for you guys!! Hopefully LSE will let you know soon!!

[@CaitzAnnie]

@@ImogenWhite Thank you so much Imogen!! xx

[@neon5433]

I got an offer, doubt I’m getting the grades

[@marienivesellecosta4980]

Perfect tour, loved it. Can't wait for other video like this!!!

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you enjoyed!! It's coming soon!!

[@peter_roth_8812]

Very urban, functional architecture. I think, it does it's job. It's at the students to make it "homely". Nice video collaboration!

[@ImogenWhite]

So true, I think that's what the accommodation website lacks - it doesn't show how 'liveable' the rooms actually are!

[@amalabubakar]

i was literally stressing about accom so much ! this couldn’t have come at a more perfect time

[@ImogenWhite]

No problem Amal! Glad it was useful!

[@aishwaryaagarwalla1993]

this was so helpful ❤❤❤ can't wait to finally go to lse in September 💘

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh glad you found it useful! Hopefully I'll see you round campus in the new year!

[@fairuzidreesalhooti5012]

such a great and informative video!! thank you, just made me want to attend LSE even more :)

[@ImogenWhite]

No worries! I’m so glad you found it useful!! Best of luck with your application :)

[@LifeofShaan]

Omg so useful! Really hoping I get to study in London next year!!

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you found it helpful! I've got my fingers crossed for you!!

[@Paul-ft5xy]

12 hundo a month. totally feasible on a student budget.

[@ImogenWhite]

It's certainly not a cheap city to live in!

[@timmycorbitt5870]

When I was at Leeds U 25 years ago my halls room cost £45 a week! No-one had en suite rooms in those far off days, (a bucket in the wardrobe did pretty much the same job)

[@ImogenWhite]

No way! That's so cheap, although I think I'll stick to my shared bathrooms for now!

[@PhoebeJones]

This is such an informative video!:)

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks Phoebe!

[@edenpffen]

are there any less than 30 mins from soas with a double bed and ensuite for less than 260? i can only find eleanor rosa house but the location is bad

[@ImogenWhite]

Oooh gosh I'm afraid I'm not an expert on SOAS halls but hopefully someone reading these comments can help!

[@ajreddd]

So excited to attend LSE 😍🤩

[@ImogenWhite]

Hopefully I'll see you round campus in September!

[@kurobamisaki8132]

Thank you so much for the video, urbanest looks great, would like to know more about urbanest kx if possible :)))

[@ImogenWhite]

I'm working on it but not many LSE students I know of live there so it's proving a bit tricky to get hold of some clips!

[@djmagzbtd]

Holy shit. I dont want to sound patronising here, but damn that is paying alot of money for very little apartment. How normal is it to be living in these "dorms"(?) etc, in comparison to renting private apartments (shared or not)? And is the latter more normal for master's students? If you do choose to rent privately, whats a normal price for this a month? Thanks again for the great video Imogen:)

I experienced both (living in a small student room and in a shared flat). To be honest, living in such a tiny space can be hard, especially during a pandemic/lockdown. In terms of budget, living in a shared flat was actually more expensive for me than living at Urbanest atm :) Price really depends on the location (zone 1 or not central), the size of the flat, etc :)

[@djmagzbtd]

@ Thanks for your response! Can you give some examples of average prices for a flat «better» than dorms, in 1) central (zone 1?), and 2) not so central (zone 2?). I presume zone 2 entail still in London but with public transport of 10-15 minutes to LSE etc.Thanks!

@@djmagzbtd I suppose it depends on how many flatmates you will share your flat with :) I paid £300/week (without bills) for a flat that was around15-20 min away from LSE by walk, I lived there with a close friend :) However, I know some people who pay around £250/week for much modern places (but there are three in the flat). I think going to LSE from Zone 2 takes a bit more time than 15min by public transport but it's still manageable :) I personally preferred to pay a more expensive rent and not use public transportation at all to go to uni :)

[@ImogenWhite]

100% agree with Amelie, it really depends where you're renting because you can get a lot more for your money the further out you go but you then have to pay for transport to get into uni so it's really a case of swings and roundabouts I guess!

[@abbieg3908]

This has completely put me off studying at either LSE or KCL (where I have applied). The price of living and accommodation (which is TINY) is ridiculous - it's unaffordable. There's a reason LSE has a reputation for attracting incredibly rich students who can afford nicer accommodation (because of the bank of mum and dad). I've been offered a place at Cambridge which is thankfully much cheaper in terms of accommodation.

[@alishas7960]

Urbanest looks wonderful! However I'm scared I won't be able to make friends there, is it a popular accommodation amongst LSE students and is it sociable??

[@ImogenWhite]

Urbanest is certainly a popular accommodation- although it's maybe not the most social halls as the flats are quite small. It's also quite popular with postgrads and international students who may not be as sociable. However, that being said it can be a really social halls, it just depends on who you meet Alisha!

[@ohriven1484]

The Urbanest Westminster Bridge's building looks like Castiglioni (A Bocconi's residence). The room and the bathroom are so small tho, and that's a shame as it's the only negative thing I have to say about this hall

[@imaginary8737]

Loved this video!

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you liked it!!

[@ajreddd]

Love the content!!!!

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you so much!!

[@ssketchup72]

marvellous. 👏🌺

[@hydeyoung9059]

Hello. Amelia's room is nice, but it's a little small. as a result, enough for a student. The best part is in the center of the city . I can see the eye of London .Of course, the room fee is a little expensive for me. The building where Mofei is staying is very historic and close to everywhere.Are there single rooms? Hannah's room is nice, too. It's a very useful and beautiful video. Thanks. See you.

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you enjoyed the video Hyde! There are definitely pros and cons to all the rooms - most single rooms in central London are at about the £200/£220 a month mark so these are pretty representative price wise unfortunately!

[@snow-dv2jk]

Gonna firm today! Was wondering if it's true that the majority of people do not get access to a kitchen at bankside?

[@ImogenWhite]

Nooo! Everyone has access to a "snack point" which is basically just a kitchen without an oven! You'll have a fridge, microwave, kettle, toaster and hob. Once you've firmed you'll need to wait 48 hours to book accommodation on Hallpad!

[@snow-dv2jk]

@@ImogenWhite Thank you! Booking tonight!

[@ritty5590]

I live in Tokyo, but feel the rent in London is outrageously expensive.. How students can manage to make a living.

[@ImogenWhite]

Honestly it's not a cheap city to live in! We do have student loans here in the UK which help towards the rent but often they don't cover it all and students have to make up the rest of their rent and living costs!

[@JJJJ-fi9dg]

Hi, it’s mid-April and I’ve still not firmed LSE as I’ve been unsure. Do you think if I firm now it’s too late as many of the most sought-after halls will be full now?

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi JJ, Congratulations on your LSE offer!! Lots of people have not received offers yet, so there still should be some good accommodation left in sought-after halls. What hall are you thinking of? Bankside is often the most popular hall but it has lots of accommodation.

[@JJJJ-fi9dg]

@@ImogenWhite yeah I’m thinking of bankside, any of the halls with a sociable reputation really haha.

[@ImogenWhite]

In which case I'd go for one of Bankside, Rosebery, Passfield or Carr Saunders as they tend to all have a pretty good social life!

[@Ozpu]

I am hoping to spend a trimester abroad at LSE next year 😍

[@ImogenWhite]

Oooh exciting! Maybe I'll see you around campus!

[@Ozpu]

@@ImogenWhite I‘d love to! Until then, your videos a blessing ✨

[@rayfalcone7163]

I lived in a UCL dorm. All I will say is, its functional and close in proximity to the uni. Besides that, its like living in a prison cell, or a ship cabin.

[@jayaanisika3530]

Thanks a lot for this

[@ImogenWhite]

No worries!

[@vvmaharaj8480]

Really informative.....

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you liked it

[@maahika193]

i love Bankside i hope i get a room there

[@ImogenWhite]

Bankside is a good halls to go for!

[@NadiaAtmaji]

Is there any kitchen in Northumberland House?

[@ImogenWhite]

Yes in the shared areas Mofei shows there is a kitchen!

[@emanuelzutic3407]

Man this rent is crazy expensive, I I’m in Essex and I want to do Masters here but 300 pounds a week for this room size😱. I have a Studio+ here and pay 155 pounds per week, this is just so much

[@danish5532]

Is there any way I can get in contact with your friend Hannah because I’m looking to stay at bankside aswell and would love to ask her a few questions about it

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Danish, I'll get in touch with Hannah today and ask if she's happy for you to contact her directly but would you mind sending me a DM in the meantime so I can connect the two of you (@immy.white)!

[@williambowman4400]

About to book bankside, which room should I book to get the good view or do I have to request especially?

[@ImogenWhite]

Oooh good question, I'd see if there's any options when you book but otherwise I don't think you can request!

[@williambowman4400]

@@ImogenWhite Thanks, I've sorted it now, see you next year. :)

[@dot3584]

Is Northumberland House only exclusive to LSE students? Can I stay there as a KCL student?

[@ImogenWhite]

It is an LSE accommodation hall only, I believe.

[@humdkazi2136]

It is not only exclusive to LSE students, you can stay there as a KCL student, however I believe it's all sold out by now

[@윤혜-b2g]

사랑합니다

[@pritij7077]

all the accommodation options looked absolutely pathetic from an international student's perspective