Experience in London, United Kingdom by Jannatul

What is it like to live in London? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

London life is very first, systems in place, plenty of help from people , teacher and people are friendly. It is one of the best city in the world.

What is the student lifestyle like in London?

I think it's people dream to come in London and study. You can live in student accommodation or rent a room. Plenty of shops, busy life, glamorous city with pub, bar, night clubs etc. It is multicultural, so you will get everything you want from all over the world.

How much does it cost to live in London?

Student accommodation around £500 to £700 per month next to University within walking distance.It depends on your room and facilities you are getting. Like Queen Mary University, they have designer's made accommodation with everything install in your room like cooker, oven etc. But if you go a bit far and travel like an hour, you may get a room like £300+.Travel cost a lot of money, check online.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in London? Is there any advice you can give?

No it is not, check accommodation facilities or go to local shops or area they advertise on the windows for room rent,especially news agent like Eastham, Uptan park, heckney etc areas or rent agent or go to Gum tree.

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

You will get every kind of food here from all over the world. 44% people in London from other countries. It is food heaven. super market food are extremely cheap comparing to Paris where I am staying right now. Paris is 3 times expensive than London. So you can guess now.

What places would you recommend visiting in London?

Queen's palace, Tower bridge, London EYE, rest check online.

Is it good to eat out in London? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

I said earlier food heaven. Soho,o2, Briklen, whitechapel area. Depends what you want, Its everywhere.

Is the nightlife good in London? Where is good to go?

Yes its safe, 100 of places, search online.

What advice would you give future students heading to London?

Go for it, its a lifetime opportunity.