Expectations and Reality
We asked 5 students to compare their university experience with any expectation they had beforehand. To read about their full experience click on the link below their name.
Alex Ofosu-Adjei
Economics, Manchester University
"Economics provides the foundations of thought for you to provide your own opinions and suggestions, since there are strictly no right answers."
Jonathan Hellem
Economics and Development, University of Bath
A guide for my eighteen year old self
"The first shock of university is the chaos. So much happens so quickly and no matter how much you prepare, there is no easy way to settle down into being a university student."
Benjamin Anderson
MSc in Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science
"The dynamic and entertaining individuals with whom I formed friendships vastly exceeded the expectations I had regarding my fellow students."
Ian Ross
Economics, University of Wales, Swansea
Surprisingly Sociable Students
"Students have two different sides to them; the sociable element when it comes to nights out on the town and the speech disorder when its time for lectures and tutorials.
Grant Chien
Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science
"As both a competitive bridge and chess player, I relish strategic thinking and identifying the motivation behind people's decision making."
Read more views in the Student Diaries