By Aadi Mankodi, a 2nd year mathematician at King\u2019s College London, and if I could time travel to
\nFresher\u2019s Week, armed with a tote bag full of free pens, here\u2019s what I wish I\u2019d tell myself before
\nstudying at King\u2019s.<\/p>\n
1) London is your campus<\/strong><\/p>\n Friends of mine studying up North genuinely envy the fact that I study in the heart of central 2) Be the initiator<\/strong><\/p>\n University doesn\u2019t hold your hand. No one checks if you went to lectures or did the reading. 3) Academic support is there (and it\u2019s from experts)<\/strong><\/p>\n One thing I underestimated before starting at King\u2019s was just how much academic support is 4) There is so much to do beyond your degree<\/strong><\/p>\n There are around 400 societies at King\u2019s, and the option to create your very own. King\u2019s I look forward to seeing you on campus!<\/p>\n A Day in the Life of a Mathematics Student at King’s<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
\nLondon. I\u2019m situated on the Strand Campus, where my classes are minutes away from the
\nRiver Thames. The view from the 8th floor terrace of Bush House at night is one of those
\nmoments where you stop, look out, and think, yeah \u2026 this is pretty inspiring.
\nLondon is fast-faced, and endlessly exciting. I\u2019ve seen all sorts of interesting things, from
\nstreet performers in Covent Garden to an undercover cop on the tube.
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\nstudent discounts.<\/p>\n
\nAt first, that freedom feels intimidating, but it\u2019s actually one of the best things about King\u2019s: it
\nforces you to grow up quickly.
\nSocially, the same rule applies. If you wait for people to come to you, you\u2019ll miss out. Reach
\nout first. Sit next to someone new. Start a conversation. This is how friendships are born.<\/p>\n
\navailable. Not only lecturers, who are specialists in their fields, but you\u2019re also assigned a
\npersonal tutor who can provide guidance. In mathematics, many tutorials are run by PhD
\nstudents; people just a few years ahead of you, but skilled and relatable.<\/p>\n
\noffers talks from guests, career fairs, and networking events. Leverage your location. You
\ndon\u2019t need to do everything, but you miss 100% of the chances you don\u2019t take.<\/p>\n