Following my heart at King’s – Jayne Ong Zu Hua

King’s College London (KCL) is one of the most prestigious universities in the world and had much to offer to its international students.

Getting comfortable in my new home – Jayne Ong Zu Hua

“Ma, I’m in London.” I sent the text to my mother right after my plane touched down at London Heathrow Airport. As I put away my phone and gathered my things to get off the plane, I struggled to suppress the sense of loneliness welling inside me. I may already be 21 years old but …

KCL: The Place to Be – Monica Gu

I decided to study abroad in a large city like London because I wanted to learn to be independent. And in many ways, I definitely did: I explored on my own, I cooked for myself (not very successfully or frequently, but it happened!), and I got acclimated to a new place without my usual and …

Living in London: My Love for Bridges, Museums, and TfL – Monica Gu

Being able to study in the center of London was an experience that I will forever appreciate. The city has it all: any kind of cuisine you can think of, any kind of shop you could ever need, and a million sights to see. Being central is crucial, and King’s provided that experience perfectly.

An American Studying Modern European History in Europe – Monica Gu

From the beginning, I knew I wanted to study abroad in Europe. The plan fit well with my areas of interest at my home university: in the US, I’m majoring in history with a specialization in modern European history and in political science with a specialization in international relations.