King's College London
speciality: Art & Design

I just finished my first year as a CMCI student at King’s College. Previously, I completed a foundation year at King’s as well. I have to say, I learned much more during my foundation year than in my actual first year of university. But let’s start with the good things. The campus is great, with so many interesting events and amazing people. I was relieved to find out that first-year grades don’t count, as I can focus on improving my assignments in the second year.

However, all of my friends are doing Business Management, and I feel like they learned so much more than I did. Honestly, it feels like I didn’t learn anything this year. Some of my classes were taught by PhD students who barely knew what they were talking about, and they often discussed cartoons, which made me feel like I was in kindergarten. The essays were difficult to write because we didn’t receive proper instructions, likely due to the inexperience of our tutors. I wouldn’t recommend this course, but I would recommend Business Management.

King’s a great place to study! The course (Digital Media and Culture) is a lot of fun and interdisciplinary so you get to make many choices in what you’d like to specialise in. In terms of the wider university, the student union is fantastic with tons of society and sports options running a range of activities, so regardless of what you’re interested in, you’ll be able to find something and you’ll always be welcomed with open arms. To me, the greatest thing about King, though, is the people. The teaching staff are excellent, thorough, supportive, and helpful whenever you need them. And the other students, whether they be peers on your course or those older, are super nice and everyone is very welcoming and works together to help each other through university.

During my time at Kings College London i’ve experienced a multitude of positive events and feelings throughout my first year studies. However, the most predominate thing to note would be the consistent communication provided by all lecture conveyors and seminar leaders expressing their constant desire to help and support their students. This is a significant positive of the university as it allows strong academic relationships to be built between professors and their students to make studying and university life in general an all round more positive experience, which in turn, increases attendance and students potential to succeed.

Good university. Fantastic improv team from what I’ve heard. Just some really funny guys doing some classic improv in the Running-a-mock comedy society. Apparently they’re expanding to sketch and stand up too! Yowza!

It is one of the best options if you want to study in London. I think I did an awesome decision. I am a PhD student, our department is really supportive.I can find support wherever when I am in need.