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UCL community offers top tips for new students
22 September 2014
We asked students past and present on
facebook.com/uclofficial" target="_self">Facebook to suggest their top tips for student life at University College London. Here are their top ten recommendations that will help you settle in as you begin your journey at UCL, from the best places to eat to where to buy stationery and books.
The Print Room Café is located in the centre of UCL's Bloomsbury campus and offers a variety of food and drink options throughout the day including salads, soups, hot drinks and alcoholic beverages.
UCL Bloomsbury Campus, London
2. UCL Museums
UCL has three museums located within the Bloomsbury campus: the Grant Museum of Zoology, the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology and the UCL Art Museum (reopens January 2015). Each houses a vast collection and entry is free of charge.
UCL Bloomsbury Campus, London
3. Waterstones
Just a few steps from UCL's main campus, Waterstones on Gower Street is Europe's largest academic bookshop with over five miles of shelving and 160,000 titles across its five floors.
82 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6EQ
One of the best and cheapest ways to explore the city is by cycling. TfL's cycle hire scheme allows you to hire bicycles from, and return them to the many docking stations dotted around London - some of which are located on UCL campus.
5. ICCo
Extremely popular among students, ICCo offers freshly made pizzas at cheap prices. Either eat in, where your pizza will be prepared as you wait, or order online for collection at a time that suits you.
46 Goodge Street, London, W1T 4LU
The British Museum's collection of world art and artefacts consists of around 8 million works, making it one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world, and what's more, admission is free.
Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3DG
7. Paperchase
Paperchase has three floors of innovative and design-led stationery, cards and gift-wrap, plus it offers a generous 15% student discount as well as other reductions and special offers throughout the year.
213-215 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7PS
The Indian YMCA houses a restaurant that is open to the general public, providing cheap and authentic Indian cuisine in the heart of Bloomsbury, close to UCL's main campus.
41 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 6AQ
9. 99p Stores
A favourite among UCL students, 99p Stores in Camden sells an extensive range of branded products across homeware, cleaning, bathroom, food and drink plus loads more - all at 99p.
52-56 Camden High Street, London, NW1 0LT
10. Museum of London
Whether you're new to London or not, the Museum of London is a great place to discover the story of the city. Featuring permanent galleries, as well as changing exhibitions and events, the museum offers free admission.
150 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5HN
You can view all of the other recommendations on our three specially created maps for: museums and cultural institutions; places to eat and drink; and student essentials (bookshops/stationery, homeware & groceries).
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