{"id":911,"date":"2020-06-22T16:52:14","date_gmt":"2020-06-22T16:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/ioppn-students\/?p=911"},"modified":"2022-03-29T10:57:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-29T10:57:57","slug":"life-at-kings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kcl.ac.uk\/ioppn-students\/2020\/06\/22\/life-at-kings\/","title":{"rendered":"Life at King’s"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Hello June!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With exams slowly winding down and summer on the horizon, this month we are talking about life at King\u2019s and the best ways to make the most of your time here.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

King\u2019s has an incredibly vibrant community and plenty of teams designed to bring people together and encourage you to discover new activities and pursue your passions. These teams create amazing opportunities to engage in fun and diverse activities surrounded by likeminded people. From our personal experience engaging with some of these teams, we\u2019ve found them to add incredible value to our university experience. Here are our top recommendations:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Student Union<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\u00a0KCLSU<\/a>\u00a0is the main hub for student social activities. There are around\u00a0300 different societies<\/strong>\u00a0and student groups, which means you\u2019re bound to find something of interest, no matter how niche your hobbies.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This includes\u00a0societies<\/strong>\u00a0such as Harry Potter society, Fine Wine society, and Amnesty International society. These groups are great opportunities to meet other students with similar interests on a weekly basis and peruse your passions through different workshops, outings, and activities.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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They also offer over 70\u00a0sports teams<\/strong>\u00a0you can join. You\u2019ve got your classics such as hockey, football, and rugby; and other more diverse options, such as archery, mini-golf, and surf club. You can find teams for levels of experience, and if you\u2019re someone who likes a bit of competition, there\u2019s always varsity to look forward to (go Lions!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The student union also has a range of\u00a0media groups<\/strong>\u00a0you can get involved with. This includes the university newspaper (ROAR news<\/a>),\u00a0Strand Magazin<\/a>e, KCL radio, KingsTV, Photography Society, Film Society, and DJ Society, to name a few. Getting involved will give you top experience for your CV and enhance your transferable skills, all whilst meeting some really interesting people. Another major perk is that they provide free access to media equipment and specialised media spaces.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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KCLSU also runs many student facilities, including\u00a0student bars, caf\u00e9s, and shops<\/strong>, all with student-friendly prices where you can relax, attend events between and after classes, and hang out with other students. At guys campus you have the Shed which is the student caf\u00e9, and Guy\u2019s bar, both of which are great spots for anything from a cheap meal-deal to a crazy sports night or pub quiz!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Engaging with the student union has been one of the most valuable parts of our student experience, giving us the chance to take part in volunteering groups and societies that have helped build our CV and meet some of our closest friends!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

King\u2019s Culture Team<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\u00a0King\u2019s Culture team<\/a>\u00a0is an amazing part of the university that deals with all things culture \u2013 whether it is by providing art and wellbeing workshops run by artists, or developing innovative collections for the King\u2019s Science Museum. Examples of recent events this teams has organised include French knitting workshops and National Theatre backstage tours. Some of the best evenings I have spent in uni have been learning how to make my own vinyl graffiti art or clay sculptures while getting to meet new people.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

King\u2019s Sport<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

University is a great place to continue embracing your active self, or if you\u2019re like us, start from scratch.\u00a0King\u2019s Sport<\/a>\u00a0runs a range of activities and facilities for students to get their sweat on! They run the BeActive program through which they deliver fun social sports sessions for students and operate gyms across various campuses and residences. They also run other popular events throughout the year, such as the King\u2019s Colour Run. The best thing is that the gyms have student-friendly membership prices, and King\u2019s residences can access the BeActive program for free!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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London<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

King\u2019s is situated in the centre of one of the most vibrant and exciting capitals of the world \u2013 so make the most of it!\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There is a saying that the cheapest time to see London is as a student, and that is thanks to out many student discounts and access to free events. The beauty of the location of king\u2019s campuses is you don\u2019t need to travel far to explore some of the coolest things city has to offer. I\u2019m a massive foodie, and there\u2019s nothing better than taking a break from the library at Guy\u2019s to browse around\u00a0Borough Market<\/a>\u00a0and treat yourself to a delicious lunch break! You also have the\u00a0National Theatre<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Tate Modern<\/a>\u00a0just a short walk from Waterloo Campus, and\u00a0Covent Garden<\/a>\u00a0right next to Strand.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

University is not just a time for studying \u2013 it’s an opportunity for self-discovery and development, so grab all the chances you can get and make the most of this amazing time!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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