Half way into my second year, LSE has been a positive experience so far, mostly due to the people I’ve met. Managing your studies is largely left up to you with little contact time with teaching staff, which requires independence and self-motivation. While there are opportunities on campus to get involved with societies, sports, and other groups, seeking out these opportunities is entirely the student’s responsibility. LSE lacks the community often found in campus based universities, but students proactive with their social lives will not find this a challenge. Overall I would recommend the university, but keeping in mind that some students would struggle with the lack of support LSE is known for.