LONDON: THE STUDENT'S CITY?
By Jennifer Ward
London is the city where the most languages are spoken, it is a multicultural, inclusive city with a large international network; millions of people visit each year and many move from abroad to study here.
In fact London is the most popular city for tourists in the world and it really isn’t hard to see why? London is a city of culture, with bustling shopping streets, bars and clubs aplenty, and enough attractions and museums to last a lifetime.
London is home to some of the world’s top museums and galleries. Tourists, locals and students flock to The Natural History Museum, The Victoria and Albert Museum and The National Gallery, plus many more, every day. On top of this, culture can be
found around every corner, from murals by prolific street artists to world class musicals and plays.
High profile destinations are dotted across London’s landscape. The London Eye, Big Ben and The Tower of London, to name a few, are not just for visitors from abroad; something can be learnt upon every visit to one of these attractions. London’s open spaces are also world renowned; these are perfect places to study or take a picnic. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, fully open from April 2014, is home to the UK’s largest piece of public art, alongside cafes, restaurants, galleries and plenty of space to roam around.
London boasts a variety of pubs, bars and clubs. It may not be the original city that never sleeps, but there is something to do every night of the week; ice bars, club nights, themed bars and artists
playing consistently throughout the year. Every student can find a place to go, whatever their niche. And, every day of the week, there are plenty of places to shop. London has one of the most famous shopping streets in the world, Oxford Street. On top of this, there are huge shopping centres all over town.
Now, down to the important things for students: places to study. London has many libraries and some of the best are free, including the British Library, Westminster Reference Library and The National Archives. On top of this, it is perfectly acceptable to take your work into most cafes, just make sure you buy a drink!
The appeal of studying in London is all of the above, plus much more. This multi-cultural, multi- faceted city has something for everyone.
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