Student review [#17011] for Physics
at Imperial College London

Overall, physics at Imperial is fun but obviously challenging. Accommodation is guaranteed in first year and is generally pretty good, only downside being that rent can be expensive depending on which student hall you choose. If you choose to stay close to campus then rent is very high but the advantage is the proximity. If you want to pay cheaper rent then you have to stay further away from campus but those halls are newer with nicer facilities. First year is relatively easier than the rest to help you get settled into university life. The modules can be boring but the project in third term is fun, however you have to juggle it with ongoing lecture courses and exams. First year labs are fairly straightforward and a good way to get those “easier” marks. The modules in second get more interesting however the workload increases a lot more than first year. Second year labs are poorly planned out with inconsistencies with regards to feedback. I am yet to experience third year but have heard it gets better. Outside of academics Imperial has over 300 clubs and societies so there are plenty of opportunities to explore other activities. These are the great way to meet new people. First year is the best year to take part in other activities. After that, if you want to maintain good grades then you will have to reduce the time you spend on activities, unless you choose to lose sleep, which I don’t recommend.