MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF LSE!! PRIVATE SCHOOL STUDENTS, SOCIAL LIFE & WORST PART SO FAR

[@nk3054]

LSE was the best time of my life! Graduated with a MSc this year. Hope you're having a wonderful time throughout your academic journey. And please, please, please use the rooftop terraces! The beautiful old library on 6th floor of Old Building + its terrace are always empty. :)

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh I'm honestly so pleased to hear this! When I'm out of isolation I will be heading straight to the Old Building because I didn't even know there was a terrace there and it sounds incredible!! Thanks for the tip 😊😊

[@besszhang2864]

100% agree with the halls selection! "What people you will meet is more important than what your room looks like" that's a top tip for first yrs! I stayed at Urbanest for my first yr, lovely room, stunning view from the top floor, but not quite sociable.

[@ImogenWhite]

Oh my gosh, the top floor of Urbanest has the BEST views but it's a shame about the vibe of the hall :((

[@aliceontheinternet123]

im in my third year at LSE lol i regret not taking first year more seriously but yeah i definitely remember how lost i felt!! good luck for your three years here

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Alice! I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling a little lost ahaha 😅 thank you so much!!

[@peter_roth_8812]

They must have been quite demanding weeks from the self-determined gap year pace to the fast-paced academic life at LSE. Glad to see how you got used to it. Nonetheless I hope we will get a vaccine soon, that the real study experience in open lecture theatres is possible again. Regards from Zurich, 🇨🇭, 🌍.

[@ImogenWhite]

Yeah it's been a crazy few weeks but I'm really enjoying the challenge of it all. Fingers crossed next year I'll be looking back at this video when things look a bit more normal!!

Omg I was literally about to film a 'Answering your assumptions about LSE' video and many assumptions were similar to the DMs you got ahahah :) I agree with everything you said, very helpful video for upcoming students!

[@peter_roth_8812]

🇨🇭 , 🇪🇺!

[@ImogenWhite]

Ooooh I can't wait to see this!! Glad you agree, hopefully I'll see you on campus sometime!

[@rondoflicflac]

Yaass a video more students would be really interesting!!!

[@rondoflicflac]

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[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh I'll be sure to do it soon Arwen, glad you're interested!

[@laurabiassio8494]

Sure would! Particularly if you know someone who's in Environment & Development :)

[@kezianathaniel2901]

I loved this video, thank you for clarifying! I’m super interested in listening to the experiences of students from different departments maybe looking at a few STEM classes and humanities as well :)

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Kezia, Thanks so much! Yes - I'm so glad to hear that, I'm in the process of gathering together some people willing to help me out with that video :))

[@amyhehe8532]

This was really interesting to watch!! Alsoo your room is so pretty as well!!💕

[@ImogenWhite]

Aww thanks Amy!! ❤️❤️

[@AmberWoodMusicx]

was surprised to hear about the banking assumption because universities are full of so many different courses! rlly informative and interesting💓stay safe

[@lottecooper4370]

Well, it's still called school of economics so it's not that far a stretch ;)

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you Amber! Yeah I think it's really interesting how certain universities tailor themselves to certain career paths, hope you're doing well 🥰

[@besszhang2864]

Nonononono, as a 2nd yr BSc. Econ student, I guarantee you that I don't want to work in investment banking/finance in the future, but I believe there is a quite large portion from our department would want to work in finance, but the peer pressure is real. For the math based subjects, no social like may be true? but definitely depends on different people, for example, ppl from econ dept may be too busy to prepare for spring week application to socialize with others.

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahaha Bess! Yeah I was talking more generally but it's interesting to hear you're not wanting to go into investment banking/finance. If you don't mind me asking what do you want to do post uni? I guess also being first year I haven't had experience of the other years where the workload may be tougher and people may be less keen to socialise. Thanks for your comment, it's really interesting to hear from other LSE students!!

[@besszhang2864]

@@ImogenWhite Hi! To be honest, because I'm not really interested in the conventional jobs what econ students do after graduation (ie. investment banking/ consulting), there are not many choices left (well, there actually are, but compare to ib/consulting, there are less alumni doing those jobs, the voices are definitely less loud). What i am having in mind now is to apply for master and probably phd, and I want to be a professor in Econ in the future. :))

[@ImogenWhite]

@@besszhang2864 That's so cool Bess!! I know what you mean, it's often harder to do what everyone else isn't doing. Best of luck with your future masters though!!

[@alexandralin973]

Making me remembering my life at LSE as well!!! Will be back soon in lent term!

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh that's exciting Alexandra!! What are/ were you studying??

[@sachikadedhia1506]

Hey. can u make a video with a couple other students from the math related courses like finance and economics too. Btw love your uni videos❤❤

[@ImogenWhite]

Hey Sachika! Yes I will!! Just need to sort out some filming logistics but it should be coming your way very soon!!

[@maxrobinson-auer8517]

Wonderful video Imogen, incredibly calming and informative! I didn't know LSE offered Geo with German :) I studied Geo with Econ, finished before Covid hit. I can't even imagine how online learning is like now... All the best for your studies.

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks so much Max! Yeah I took German as my fourth module! That's so cool, online learning is a bit rubbish but we're making the best of a bad situation! What are you up to now you've finished at LSE? Thank you :))

[@maxrobinson-auer8517]

@@ImogenWhite I see :) Mhm, I remember their online learning environment wasn't ideal to start off with in March earlier this year. I remember feeling incredibly awkward and out of touch with the classes. Hope this time it's more organised and well thought out. Having finished lse, I'm studying for a masters in applied positive psychology and coaching psychology - which is a distance learning course as well, so I'm not even in the Uk at the moment 😅

[@ImogenWhite]

@@maxrobinson-auer8517 Yeah I can imagine the start of online learning would have been very tricky as everyone is getting used to the new way of working. Everyone is definitely more used to everything now!!

[@robin_5099]

Loved my time at LSE. So much fun. Shame you guys won’t be doing carol this year. Passfield was my halls, and it was pretty social.

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah that's so good to hear Robin! If you don't mind me asking what did you study and when did you study here? 😊

[@robin_5099]

@@ImogenWhite I studied International History, and finished in 2018. Your video randomly came up on my recommendations feed, and I wondered how you would see it. Concerning your German studies, I’m assuming you’re doing it as an outside option? I had a friend who studied Mandarin for the entire time we were there. I swear, he spent more time doing Mandarin than history. If you’re at all interested, and you have the option or space for it on your timetable, would recommend the literature modules. I’m assuming reading week is still a thing? Finally, fuck LSE100

[@archiebunker4108]

Very informative, Imogen. This is useful to me as a UCAS adviser in a high school.

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah I’m glad to hear that Archie! Thanks for your comment!

[@juanmoliner6667]

I really enjoyed hearing about LSE it sounds like such a good university, and by the sounds of it the student environment is really friendly ❤️

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks Juan! London universities often get quite a bad reputation for the student experience but I've found it to be really good so far!

[@jo6738]

Excellent and informative videos for new students

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks Jo! Glad you found it useful!

[@itsmeTrisha]

Very interesting video 💕

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks Trisha!!

[@nanakwabenatv6014]

LSC has no social life and it’s for posh students ahahha lol . Very very very true

[@katieblake]

I’m not a finance student but I would love to go to grad school in London. Super great video! Very informative

[@ImogenWhite]

I would definitely consider LSE then!! Glad you enjoyed it Katie!

[@salmarizkia]

Such a great video summing up LSE experience. As another LSE student, I can agree with almost everything you said!! I hope you are having a lovely time at LSE ♥️

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you agree!! I've enjoyed it so far but I'm definitely looking forward to hopefully having a more normal uni experience next year!!

[@MissXeniaJames]

Girll I fully related to the points you said!! Im also an LSE vlogger so hopefully we shall see each other at some point xx

[@MissXeniaJames]

I didn’t finish my comment coz I was writing my essay😂😂😂 but I feel like our experience has been really different. I’m glad you’re enjoying it and I’m sure you’ll continue to thrive xxx

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahaha did you get that essay done in the end? Yeah, I feel like everyone has such different experiences of LSE! I love watching your videos!! xx

[@MissXeniaJames]

@@ImogenWhite the essay was completed. Whether it was good or not is a veryyyyyy different story🤡🤡. But I’m glad you’re enjoying it❤️

[@ImogenWhite]

@@MissXeniaJames Ahaha that's a mood - thank god for formative essays hey 😂

[@julimoscowskaya2481]

You’re a beautiful and smart girl! I really love to watch your videos❤️ Good luck!

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you so much Ju! You're too kind ❤️❤️

[@cenfeng1293]

Ahh so happy to see u talk about LSE. I’m also studying here atm 😊!!

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks Cen Feng! What subject are you studying? What is your first impression of LSE?!!

[@cenfeng1293]

@@ImogenWhite I study Accounting & Finance ~ I love campus a lot! it is so beautiful and cute :)))

[@Papita836]

Does lse give scholarship or financial aid to international students for studying jurisprudence???

[@ImogenWhite]

Have a look here: www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/fees-and-funding

[@akshitapurohit5539]

I’ve just applied to LSE yesterday so this was interesting 🤣

[@vivake0391]

For what

[@akshitapurohit5539]

@@vivake0391 for bcs management :)

[@dishaa6164]

Im gonna apply too for bsc accounting and finance !! Ur from India or Uk ?

[@akshitapurohit5539]

@@dishaa6164 from the uk :)) hope ur application goes well x

[@dishaa6164]

@@akshitapurohit5539 Ahh im from Qatar but under cbse so technically an Indian international student. Hope you get accepted 🤗

[@nyonikamitra1627]

What's your take on Urbanest Westminster vs Urbanest King's Cross? Also, how does Urbanest compare to Garden Halls?

[@ImogenWhite]

Urbanest Westminster and Kings Cross are quite similar. I've actually done an accommodation series which includes looking round Urbanest Westminster and Garden Halls so you can compare them. As they aren't LSE only halls they do tend to be slightly less social or at least that's what I've heard from other people!

[@judi5610]

Is anyone here studying international relations and politics at LSE? If you are could you let me know how it is. Thanks

[@ImogenWhite]

I don't know anyone studying specifically IR and Politics but I've just done a new video for my channel with some of my friends and one of them studies IR and History so you might be interested in hearing her experiences: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqCuqH-weq6Ma68

[@kyliecheung2308]

Hii this video is very comprehensive thank you! I got offers from LSE and Warwick to study economics and philosophy but I am debating which one to choose as both have pros and cons. What will you advise?

[@ImogenWhite]

Oooh that's an interesting decision, personally I would go for LSE as econ at LSE definitely has the better reputation. However, reputation isn't everything and they're very different universities - Warwick is campus and outside of London whereas LSE is certainly a city university and has a very different vibe. I think it really depends on what you want from your uni experience - Warwick probably would have a better social life but the career prospects might be slightly better from LSE. Sorry that's not one conclusive answer but hopefully that helps a bit - if you have anymore specific questions about LSE feel free to reply on here/ DM me on instagram (@immy.white) !!

[@kyliecheung2308]

@@ImogenWhite thank you so much! I think i have decided on LSE :))because I saw mixed messages about social life at Warwick. Thankyou for your advise hehe

[@emmie1869]

Yes, you're back!!! Great video Imogen. I would love a video with your friends from other courses. Just out of interest, did you go to private or state school? Glad you are enjoying LSE!

[@ImogenWhite]

Hehe, yep I'm back! Will definitely look into this. I went to a state grammar school!

[@kevincrouch3956]

Hey...take a breath!!!!!!!

[@ritojeetbasu]

For students who commute from home and not from halls, how drastically does the experience change? Since LSE doesn't have a proper campus I would imagine that it would be much tougher to make friends for people living at home as they will only be able to meet people on their course. Any opinion on this would be great! Thanks Imogen :D

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Ritojeet, I don't know many students who commute yet so maybe that answers your question in part as it probably is harder for them to make friends. However, at the moment we're all online so everyone is a bit disconnected. In September the current plan is that I will live at home so maybe I'll be able to give you a better answer then!! Hope that kind of helps for now!

[@ritojeetbasu]

@@ImogenWhite Hey! Thanks so much, Imogen! Yeah,I guess Covid does make things much tougher now. If you're planning to live at home from September, does that mean LSE has announced that it will remain online for the September 2021 term?

[@ImogenWhite]

@@ritojeetbasu I don't live far from London so my plan has always been to commute next year. LSE haven't confirmed the mode of teaching for September but I'm imagining that lectures will remain online and classes will be in person!

[@ritojeetbasu]

@@ImogenWhite Oh that's great! I too might be commuting from Basildon. I know it's not possible but I'm really rooting for things to go back to normal soon.

[@hume7171]

I could see being in isolation with you.

[@maellerodney5076]

Amazing content, simply loved the entire vibe of this video. Can't wait to watch the next one!

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahaha thanks so much Maelle! ❤️❤️

[@ImogenWhite]

You’re the best ❤️❤️❤️ (potoffruit)

[@maria-gs2lo]

hi! loved the video, very helpful 🥰please do make more videos with students that are in more mathsy subjects.

[@ImogenWhite]

Ooh okay, will be sure to enlist some of my friends on more quantitative courses to be in one of my videos!

[@zacharydean1953]

What a level results did u get?

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Zachary, I did a whole video about this - you can watch it here!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/boeop6qqeL-bj5I

[@ebsssizzle4730]

Thanks for this video . I have got my offer but I am waiting for 1 more uni to reply to I can firm.....I am planning on getting a twin en suite on bankside do you have any deeper insight into the vibe there ?

[@ImogenWhite]

That's so exciting Sarah! I have done a series of accommodation videos, one of which features a single room at Bankside so that should help to give an idea of the vibe but Bankside is considered to be the most 'party' halls I would say - lots of the people there are up for a good night out!

[@Sakshi-es6rr]

I loved this video! I’ve applied to LSE I’m just waiting for them to give me a response 😩😂

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh that’s so exciting!! Glad you enjoyed and best of luck with your application Sakshi! ❤️

[@Sakshi-es6rr]

@Sana Soomro will do! Which course did you apply for?

[@Sakshi-es6rr]

@Sana Soomro economic historyyy

[@zacharydean1953]

Plus what was your gcse like average grade

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Zachary, In my GCSEs I got the equivalent of 9 A*s and 3 As

[@ashg3250]

Great info, thanks

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anantikagandhi6017]

How can apply for LSE from india?

[@ImogenWhite]

Best thing to do is to have a look at the UCAS website (www.ucas.com) ! Best of luck with your application!!

[@anantikagandhi6017]

@@ImogenWhite thank you so much!

[@rondoflicflac]

💛💛💛💛

[@jameshowland6265]

Great video Immie. Would recommend Passfield hall to any prospective undergraduates applying this year and with that good luck to everyone with their applications 😊

[@ImogenWhite]

Thanks James!!

[@getshrekd_7825]

awesome

[@JJJJ-fi9dg]

How’s the social life? And what accom would u recommend?

[@getshrekd_7825]

@@JJJJ-fi9dg i changed my mind anyway tbh. Lse is pretty sick aha, and just get on with it and try to look through the waffle of the teachers. The uni is sick, idk bout social life, depends on what ur looking for. It’s definitely not gonna be LITT like other unis but i’m sure u can make cool friends. Most ppl are pretty shy and quiet and just get on with the work in my experience. But LSE is a dawg uni so i’m happy i’m here. accomodation is wack i live in a studio flat on my own … much better. No one will be taking ur ice cream

[@vio1583]

Haha wie cool jemand in England, der deutsch lernt ^^

[@vio1583]

If you have any questions hit me up :)

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah danke schön! Wenn ich Frage habe, werde ich dich fragen! (I really hope that's right!!)

[@vio1583]

@@ImogenWhite *Fragen but besides that everything is fine :) German language is very difficult (many Germans can't even speak it correctly) so don't be too hard on yourself! :P

[@ImogenWhite]

@@vio1583 ahaha thank you!!

[@lolapiric1710]

Hiiii just wanted to say you're really pretty

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh thanks Lola!! 🥰🥰

[@bal4867]

You talk so fast but great video.

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah sorry, yes I do have a habit of speaking really quickly!! Glad you enjoyed though!

[@delhidiaries8464]

What I do to get admission in LSE fir post graduation? Love from India 😍

[@ImogenWhite]

Bookings are now open for LSE's Virtual Graduate Open Day, taking place between 9-20 November 2020. LSE's Virtual Graduate Open Day will enable prospective graduate students to find out more about the graduate study opportunities. Upcoming virtual sessions will address: Applying to LSE for graduate study An introduction to LSE PhD Academy An introduction to LSE LIFE LSE Careers Funding your studies Student life You can also attend sessions run by our academic departments. Visit LSE's Virtual Graduate Open Day page to sign up. www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/meet-visit-and-discover-LSE/experience-lse/virtual-graduate-open-day LSE's Student Marketing and Recruitment team are available to answer your questions about the application process and studying at the School via Live Chat too.

[@delhidiaries8464]

Dear you are from uk?

[@ImogenWhite]

@@delhidiaries8464 Yes I am from the UK!

[@delhidiaries8464]

Hii, iam 1st year student, i want to get admission in LSE for post graduation, i i do to get admission in LSE and i am from india

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Shiv! That's exciting, have you looked on the LSE website?

[@delhidiaries8464]

I wanted to get admission in LSE in 2023,when my graduation completed,

[@delhidiaries8464]

Which papers I have qualifying to get LSE?

[@ImogenWhite]

@@delhidiaries8464 Hi Shiv, I'm not 100% on the exact details of application for postgrad international students but there should be more information here: www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/Entry-requirements

[@delhidiaries8464]

@@ImogenWhite thanks dear, i am delhi university student, i have dream to study at LSE, i try to get admission at LSE in 2023.

[@asullivan677]

Which halls do you stay at? I'm thinking of going to passfield, do you had any impression of it?

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Ailill, For safety reasons I'm not going to say on here which halls I'm in but if you DM me on Instagram (@immy.white) I'll tell you about the halls, and specifically Passfield!!

[@subhamoychakraborty5196]

"Hi🖐️ Imogen"enjoy your video's and God bless thank you girl.🤰💐👌👍

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you so much!!

[@thatfatguyinmcdonaldseatin6389]

Well your getting a masters in one year so they will pack everything that you get in a 2 year masters

[@ImogenWhite]

Yeah it's very fast paced!