Economics @ Exeter

Advantages: Excellent reputation, spacious lecture theatres, good computer facilities
Disadvantages: more lectures than other degree subjects

...I began my course at Exeter in autumn 2002, after meeting my A level offer the previous summer. Im not quite sure what attracted me to Exeter in the first instance as it was so long ago - I was impressed by the quality of the prospectus, and I had heard good things about Exeter from everybody I had spoken to, including careers advisors at my sixth form college. I originally chose the single honours BA (Hons) Economics course, however I changed courses during my first term to dual honours BA (Hons) Economics and Politics with the intention of avoiding some of the mathematics. I was expecting my department to be difficult about changing, however I soon realised that the school of business and economics at Exeter look after their students extremely well, particularly during the first few terms. The school itself is an extremely modern...

tomhughes78 23.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of Economics

LONDON'S CALLING

Advantages: Pleasent stay, good food, central location
Disadvantages: Views from room

...eateries/drinking places and chose 372, which offers carvery selection. I was surprise how hot and fresh the food was. Not only that it was tasty too! We opted for lamb with roast potatoes, new potatoes and three vegetables. However, my only complaint about the meal was the vegetables; they were a tad on the raw side for my liking. That said I ALWAYS OVER cook my veggies. Dessert was for me home made apple pie and cream, while the other half opted for home made cheesecake ? both were consumed without any complaints and very much enjoyed. Our meal for two with drinks cost £29) Hotel: the hotel it situated in the Strand which is in central London and easy to walk to theatres such as the Aldwych, Lyceum, and many more. Come out the front of the hotel and turn right, and you?ll be heading towards Trafalgar square with Nelson, bear left and you...

dabmim 28.03.2003 · Read review
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Review of The Strand Palace Hotel, London

A collection of eager beavers

Advantages: Good academics, great people, and it's in London!
Disadvantages: Admin services not great, postgrad oriented

...big (or so I’m told by my friends in the History, Anthropology, and my very own Law departments). The reality, however, can be a little disappointing. As undergraduates, we have little exposure to most of these top academics, instead often taught by part-time teachers with mediocre communication skills. It seems that the top teachers are constantly giving more and more attention to postgrads. Come visit the school and you will find people queuing up to complain about the teaching. However, I think that, while partly true, this is partly an issue of expectations. We hear of big names, and then compare our classteachers to them, which is a bit unfair. Some of my part time teachers have been quite good. Just because the lecturers are excellent does not mean that we have to crucify junior teachers. All things considered, from my...

DDRS 17.12.2001 · Read review
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Review of London School of Economics and Political Science

Kingston and Economics

Advantages: Great Modules, with flexible timetables
Disadvantages: None

...I have just finished my first year at kingston stuyding business eonomics, and thought that i should give some advice on what the modules are like as well as the teaching etc. Economics is one of those courses where you have to be willing to learn and pay attention otherwise you will just forget things in an instance. If you are thinking of studying economics at kingston i would reconmmend it. I will list the a few of the modules you are likely to take if studying the same course as myself. - Introduction to Economics (5 worksheets & 2 Online Tests). This is an introduction course for people who havent studyied economics and is somewhat easy to pass. Worksheets are easy and teachers are helpfull with guiding you through it. - Maths 1(One TAKE HOME Exam 100%) This course is based around one exam, so you only have one chance, but...

jaygami1986 22.08.2006 · Read review
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Review of Economics

Snogs in school uniform

Advantages: Easy to pull, fun to dress up, friendly atmosphere
Disadvantages: Queuing and no loo roll

...It's almost impossible to avoid pulling at schooldisco - almost everyone is young,reasonably good-looking and amazingly flirtatious. The school uniform thing probably helps as well, not least because it dissolves inhibitions - when you already look absurdly like an extra from Grange Hill or a Soho sex show, there seems very little point in preserving your dignity. That said, it's also great for a night out with friends - the eighties and seventies hits make everyone feel warm and nostalgic (unless they're incredibly cool and contemptuous towards anything that could be considered cheesy). The main idea of the club is to dress up in your old school uniform - or, if that was as hideous as mine was or no longer fits, an approximation to the stereotypical school uniform. Most people came in white shirts, stripy ties, and black or grey...

Athene 04.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of School Disco (London)

My Experiences so far at LSE

Advantages: Excellent academic reputation, prestige, social life, diversity
Disadvantages: expense, hard work

..., GCSE and AS results and predicted grades at A2. The offers given to students are usually quite high, I received an offer of AAB to do BSc Maths and Economics but a lot of people needed to get at least AAA to get in here. It is a highly competitive institution and many people are unsucessful. My advice to any student who wishes to study here is to just go for it, if you have high grades and an impressive personal statement then you have a good chance of being sucessful but if you are unsucessful you have not suffered any loss as you have not wasted any time on interviews and such like. The most popular courses here seem to be BSc Economics or LLB Law but other courses such as maths based courses or history are also offered here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FRESHERS' WEEK...

gemma1234 11.10.2005 · Read review
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Review of London University School of Economics & Political Science

Four Random Thoughts about the LSE

Advantages: see text
Disadvantages: see text

...I attended the London School of Economics and Political Science from 1997 to 2000 and strolled away, without so much as a backward glance, with a respectable degree in History. The LSE was founded in 1895 by members of the Fabian Society with a generous bequest and socialist aims. It has developed over the past century or so to become, probably, the most important social sciences institution in the world. Although it is perhaps best known for the radicalism of its student after the Vietnam protests of the late sixties its enduring contributions must be the formulation of monetarism and by extension Thatcherism. The current Director, Professor Anthony Giddens, is the architect of a creed extrapolated by Blair and Clinton called the Third Way that no-one else is really comfortable with. I hope, dear reader, that you will indulge me...

the-venerable-bede 07.08.2001 · Read review
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Review of London School of Economics and Political Science

School dinners - but bigger portions!

Advantages: Great party atmosphere - a good night out
Disadvantages: Dont expect high quality food!

...Theres a clue in the name here. School dinners bar/restaurant, situated just round the corner from Farringdon tube station in London, is a great venue for your hen/stag/party night out. The theme, as you've guessed is being back at school and if you go there expecting to just have a good night out with your mates you will be dissapointed because you will be forced to have a great night out with everyone in attendance! From the Eaten boys to the St Trinian girls, from the headmaster Mr R U Tuckman to the headmistress Mrs M E Bedworthy, the costumes and characters are all there and are all good at their roles. Cane in hand the headmaster will tolerate no misbehaving or food fights. Cross his path and you can expect 10 of the best whilst bent over the school desk! The evening is very well put together. Arriving between 7 and 8 pm...

findyourfoto 27.03.2006 · Read review
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Review of School Dinners Restaurant, London

Stranded in London!

Advantages: Excellent central location; good bars and restaurants
Disadvantages: Rooms a bit old fashioned; a little pricey

..." - the inner courtyard of the hotel with the humming air conditioners at the bottom. I can live (or sleep) with that, but there was also an awful rattling, like pipes, coming from somewhere in the ceiling. We went back downstairs to complain, and were told there were no other rooms. After standing our ground they eventually checked us in to an alternative room on the 4th floor. A little bigger, but still not brilliant - probably "average", from past business stays down in London hotels. The reception staff weren't particularly friendly, as other reviews have mentioned. Despite being "club" rooms, all that appeared to be different was the decor. Instead of old-fashioned wall-to-wall flowerey decor and furnishings, it was plain duck-egg walls, and a "modern" bed (faux-leather headboard and plain brown and green blankets). Not worth the extra money...

tall_andy 12.11.2006 · Read review
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Review of The Strand Palace Hotel, London

Economics and Law

Advantages: would potentially be the ideal combination
Disadvantages: let down by the university

...I think unfortunately there is not enough emphasis put on making the right choice regarding a university course. In light of the fact that there are so many options available it can make it difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff in terms of quality of degree, which given competition these days is very important. A student today can no longer show the piece of paper, they have to differentiate themselves. I did look into my degree and even spent a GAP year making sure I was making the right choice. Potentially Law and Economics can be the perfect combination for any person who wants to pursue a career in Business or Law. The degree like the LLB does satisfy the requirements for exemption of Part 1 of the professional examinations providing that during the third year certain modules are chosen that are specified under...

ncp3 28.01.2006 · Read review
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Review of Economics & Law