I\u2019ve already written at length concerning the academic benefits of studying at King\u2019s College; I feel very strongly that King\u2019s is a premiere UK institution and an ideal destination for study abroad students of all interests. Though classes and faculty are of obvious importance in selecting a host institution, consider weighing location and resources just as heavily.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re reading this, you may already have narrowed your focus on the UK as a home base \u2013 let me reinforce Britain\u2019s supremacy (hopefully I\u2019ll do a better job than England in the Revolutionary War). Of all destination cities, London is by far the most interesting \u2013 like Manhattan, you\u2019ll never run out of things to do. Also crucial is its accessibility \u2013 London\u2019s proximity to the rest of Europe (or perhaps just Europe, depending on when you\u2019re reading this \/ whether Brexit pans out) and native language of English are two massive benefits that my friends studying elsewhere sorely miss. Traveling cheaply and hassle-free is an aspect of studying abroad you should consider non-negotiable.<\/p>\n
In a prior post, I touched briefly upon the benefit of King\u2019s centrality in reinforcing my studies in history. Far more valuable, however, is the ability to explore the most fascinating pockets of London just steps away from your dorm and classes. Almost daily, my friends and I would walk around a different neighborhood, probing different markets, restaurants, coffee shops, and pubs. If, like me, you value both the academic and extracurricular in screening for study abroad destinations, I can find no better UK host institution than King\u2019s, especially not within London.<\/p>\n
\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Location aside, King\u2019s has an incredibly well-built study abroad program, with tons of resources at your disposal to ensure a seamless transition to your new start in London.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
See my \u201cStumbling In\u201d post for greater detail \u2013 I\u2019m fortunate to have had access to the Global Mobility Office and numerous King\u2019s socials. Also beneficial to building a new social life was KCLSU (King\u2019s student union), which hosted awesome events at least <\/em>weekly. I also found Maughan Library and the King\u2019s databases to be very valuable, as my studies in history were contingent on essays requiring my interaction with complex historiography and primary sources (another reason I took so much out of this semester). Of lesser importance (but greater enjoyment) is Somerset House, in which King\u2019s housed an ice-skating rink \u2013 I went during the first week and ended up meeting one of my best friends there, so Somerset holds a permanent place in my heart.<\/p>\n
I still haven\u2019t explored enough of London, and I write this on my last day here. With its endless experiences, London is the place to be, and King\u2019s College is the clear choice among its host institutions. I can\u2019t imagine my time abroad anywhere else \u2013 I hope you make the right decision!<\/p>\n
Pictured is Caravan Bankside, the restaurant\/caf\u00e9 where I come for inspiration for both essays and blog posts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I\u2019ve already written at length concerning the academic benefits of studying at King\u2019s College; I feel very strongly that King\u2019s is a premiere UK institution and an ideal destination for study abroad students of all interests. Though classes and faculty are of obvious importance in selecting a host institution, consider weighing location and resources just … <\/p>\n