Student review [#9920] for Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
at London School of Economics and Political Science - LSE

University is a big change of scenery from high school and unfortunately, you really get thrown into the deep end at LSE. Especially if you live at halls, the first week of uni is basically a flurry of faces and introductions thrown your way whether you like it or not. The rhythm gradually settles about a month into the term. The rigorous academic environment is definitely a highlight. Lectures are given by professors—generally people who really care about the subject and have made significant impact in their field. Classes and lectures are intensive. How much effort you put in really determines how much you get out of the teaching. The student body is very diverse—a great opportunity to meet new and different people. But it can also be intimidating, and it’s easy to fall out of the environment without actively keeping engaged with the community. Because the campus is so diverse, it takes some time and effort to find the community that fits. LSE is a great place if you love social science. Getting through LSE in one piece might take more than a bit of self-motivation though. If supply depends on demand, you can tell something with there being one café some every 10 meters around campus for people looking for an espresso fix.