Getting to know a new place is always going take time and somewhere as big a London can seem quite daunting but I honestly recommend it to any student.
Admittedly inner-city universities lack the security and familiarity of a campus university and I have spent a fair few hours wandering in circles this year. But I always ask myself; where better to be pounding the street? And if you get really lost, the public transport system to so extensive you can always get back to somewhere you know. It's also worth mentioning you can apply for a 'Freedom Pass' that gives disabled people free use of London Transport, which is amazing.
Of course it's had its moments, like trying to find a readable sign as you walk through the maze of the underground station to find the Northern Line via Bank, when you're being buffered along by torrents of impatient commuters. Or the annoyance of bus drivers when you flag down every bus when there's only a one in five chance it's the one you want. But these are all such minor details when you consider all the benefits of living in such a vibrant city.
Music is huge part of my life and one of the highlights of living in the city has been amazing amount of new and live music you have access too. There is always a pub or club where you can dance like crazy or sit listening to an acoustic set with a pint and enjoy every genre of music you can imagine. There are just so many interesting places to stumble upon. It sounds like an advertisement and somewhat cliché but there just so much diversity.
However if you're ever in London, beware of the cyclists. They pretty much silent compared with the rest of the traffic (until they swear loudly at you) and abide by no rules. I nearly get hit most days!
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