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Sort:Latest reviewsWorst aspects would be managing finances and learning how to live in a very strict budget
The diversity of opportunity ( study abroad programmes, volunteering, societies, projects…) at KCL is truly an asset, but students could benefit from more study spaces on campus.
great facilities, location, and knowledge staff. not the most organised though
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I have loved the friends I have met and the overall course. We joined at a difficult time during covid so my initial experience could have been better. But we have made it work despite the challenges.
University teaching is great, with great professors and engaging interesting materials. The mental health waitlist service is ridiculous, last year I waited for 6 months for a response and then was told I can't have sessions during the summer as I was not in the UK, but could not defer till autumn so I just gave up on that. Mitigating circumstances requests are crazy hard to get approved. After being in a car accident abroad I was asked to submit a translated police report in two weeks. It was sent a month later so the request was not approved.
Best would be the amazing people I’ve met and some of the incredible modules I’ve been able to take! The KCLSU and admin teams need to be better coordinated with each other and I think there need to be some more innovative ways of teaching other than lectures
The university has great facilities and provides an atmosphere where learning is the priority. Getting used to the university life is easy at King’s and once you’re in this routine the work definitely becomes easier. However, the university could do more to boost social interactions.
Worst - strikes and very poor Admin
Lovely location and people
Facilities are great, the library has to be the best aspect of kcl
18-24 years
First gen student
London is a great place to study and there are opportunities everywhere if you make the effort yourself! The worst aspects will be during the pandemic, which is general to everyone's uni experience during this time, it took a good chunk of my university away and therefore the real experience I had for 3 years, is not so accurate. However, the best parts have been returning back into university, I feel that my course is intense yet offers me lots of practical skills Given the intensity of my course, it is sometimes hard to balance having great grades and maintaining a social life, but King's have been quite adaptable in people's circumstances and provide great healthcare support for those on healthcare courses. Waterloo is not the best campus but Strand, Bush House, Maughan library, Guy's campus are beautiful; for STEM students, Guy's is the best out there in terms of a true campus feel yet you're right in central London which is amazing! The cost of London is immense but King's have been offering support to those of low-income as well - for UK students and have lots of things going on for first-gen students and support in general, which is really key
Good teaching facilities with lots of face to face teaching. To improve more spaces for students to eat and socialise! Particularly on Guy’s campus. There are not many places to eat and socialise and they are all very small.
Really social, lots of sports, great quality of education, great central campus
The best: the bursaries have helped me be able to enjoy my time in London and have allowed me to study abroad which I would not have been able to do otherwise. The worst; the mental health support is not sufficient - there is not long-term help
The location is a benefit as there are many opportunities surrounding that I can take advantage of. However, at times support available for students can be lacking. For example, if all students are calling for a change in the structure of teaching (i.e longer lectures or more seminars) this is largely ignored. It would be helpful if there were more office hours or even one on one tutoring for those that need help
Living in the hub of international affairs, world economy and trade, and social innovation King’s College London has a modern and aware educational curriculum for today’s world and our future
Student life is really good and fun, the common areas in campus are also really good to study and socialize. The timetables are not very optim sometimes and sometimes it's hard to find a place to study since everything is full. Also some classrooms are not the best for attending lectures and taking notes.
Very good location however lecturers could be better
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