Studying abroad in London?

Forest Duttinger: Of course you should go, do things you like than only you will be happy and studying abroad is an educational experience of itself. It will be beneficial for the rest of your life no matter what you study or where you live. Also if you are confused in choosing a university you might find this website helpful. http://www.schoolinks.com/

Lanita Reichman: Yes, a lot of universities in London accept international students. You need to apply for a place and then when you have a place (in a university that accepts international students - not all do) you need to apply for a student visa. You will also have to pay the fees (up to £9000 a year). You will be able to work up to 20 hours a week but you will also have to fund your accommodation which will be the most expensive part of your expenses. You probably won't live in the centre of London as it will be too expensive but London has great rail links so you should be able to travel easily although th! ere will be extra expense with travel as the train companies charge a lot to commuters. The university you choose will probably have an accommodations officer who will help you find a bed in a shared room or if you're lucky a room in a shared house. You will not be able to afford to live on your own as a student. The average rent in London is around £1000 a month....Show more

Benita Nancy: Why not? Lots of Americans study here.There are other universities in UK equal or better than those in London. You might want to pick one that suits your academic needs, rather than location. However, you already know you like London.Apply through UCAS International. Good luck!...Show more

Natalya Sydney: Studying abroad is a great idea, as it gives you not just an education but a different outlook on life and how the world works (albeit that the UK and the USA aren't really a million miles apart in that sense). Just a couple of things to bear in mind:1) Your degree shoul! d be one that is 'transportable' back to the USA, so don't stu! dy something like law or medicine, where you will need to pass a US licence exam which might be more difficult with a foreign degree; also don't study something vocational like a teaching or social services qualification.2) The longer you stay abroad the more you build connections in your host country (and conversely the more you lose touch with your home country), and it may be more difficult to get a job and settle down after you graduate, especially if you're not allowed to stay in the host country for visa etc. reasons.Also worth saying that whilst London is undoubtedly the greatest city in the UK (cue for all the Mancunians, Glaswegians, etc. out there to heckle now...), it's by no means the only place where you might want to study. Arguably the best universities in the country, by which I mean Oxford, Cambridge and one or two of the Scottish ones, are obviously outside London, and in fact London despite its 40 or so universities is less represented in the top echelon! of academia than its size might suggest. So first you need to decide what exactly you want to study, then look at which universities offer what you want (both in academic terms but also student life etc.), and if one of them happens to be in London then great, but if not then I personally would go with the most suitable university even if it's outside London, rather than insisting that I study in London and then perhaps not being happy with my studies....Show more