Welcome Stories
We're gathering hints, tips, and experiences from current students to help with starting UCL. So if you want to know what it's like to start UCL, keep reading.
Undergraduate Students
Exploring London on a Budget: My Favourite Free Activities
Content writer Anoushka Jain shares their favourite activities in London on a budget.
Mastering London’s Public Transport: A Newcomer’s Guide to the Tube, Buses, and More
Content writer Jain Anoushka shares their tips for tackling the London public transport. So if you want to know the difference between contactless and the student oyster card, keep reading!
Being an international undergrad: a personal account
Content writer Savina Hui shares their personal experiences of starting UCL as an International Undergrad from the first day to making friends.
Welcome Stories: Postgrad Blogs
5 Things to Expect from a PGT Degree
Congratulations on earning a place to study at UCL. You might be a recent graduate. Or maybe you’re returning to education. Either way, you are probably wondering what to expect, here's our list!
Back to the books: returning to student life as a postgraduate after working
Katya Duncan explores their experiences returning to postgraduate studies after working for three years and gives advice to new students who might be in a similar position.
Strategies for Success in the Shift from Undergraduate to Postgraduate Study at UCL
Charlie Jenkins shares their experiences of transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduate studies and gives some advice to new students.
From Platforms to Lectures: Thriving as a Commuting Postgraduate Student at UCL
Charlie Jenkins shares their experiences and advice for commuting as a postgraduate student.
Your Guide to Postgraduate Success: Academic Strategies and Insights
Hamna Kizhakkiniyakath shares some hints and tips to help postgraduate students thrive academically, based on their personal experiences.