#ladyofthewhitetower

so i’ve never actually been to university although i am planning to go starting september this year but all my friends have been so i have a pretty good idea of what they’re like. the issue is that i can’t compare them to any other country because i’ve never really seen schools in other countries?

but anyway okay so social - first of all, english schools do not have cliques. we have friendship groups, occasionally some of these groups might decide to be bitchy and be exclusive, but most of the time people just make friends with each other. tbh i never understood the whole american clique thing because it honest to god just does not happen in the uk one bit.

there are tons of extra-curriculum stuff that you can get involved in as well - groups, organisations etc. it’s obviously different for every uni but from what i’ve seen, there’s a group for frickin everything, so no matter what your interest is, you’ll find other people who share it.

the first year is mainly a social year. your grade barely really contributes to your total degree. you just need to pass in order to make it into second year. so most people treat their first year, or “freshers” as it’s called, as a year to make friends and go WILD.

okay now, to specific schools - london is very well known for having some incredible universities. i think kings college is one of the best unis in the country? and that’s in the heart of london. but pretty much all of them have fabulous reputations.

ummm okay anymore tips?? ummm OH always stay in dorms first year if you can because it’s the best way to meet people.