When it came to picking a university for my Masters course, I knew instantly that University College London was the dream. Having the chance to return to my hometown and experience it in a new way was so exciting. For anyone new to the city, here are some reasons to get hyped about starting University College London.<\/p>\n
Situated in gorgeous Bloomsbury, University College London is located in a quieter corner within the busy city of London. \u00a0Campus buildings are nestled in between leafy gardens, bars, restaurants and Soho shopping. It’s all a short walk away. My tips for making the most of UCL\u2019s amazing location: Grab a coffee in between lectures, head to Gordon Square gardens, and watch the September leaves change. Visit the incredible Egyptian Mummies at the British Museum. Invite your friends for a sourdough pizza at Franco Manca.<\/p>\n
![<\/a><\/p>\n2. Ranked #7 In The World.<\/h2>\nGoogle \u2018Best universities in the world\u2019, and you\u2019ll see University College London in spot number 7 (QS Ranking 2016). It\u2019s no wonder, with research excellence, 29 Nobel Laureates since the prize was invented, and all the academic resources of a capital city.<\/p>\nPlus, it has a fantastic reputation for post-graduation employment \u2013 QS ranks it as #17 internationally. I know that being a University College London grad will mean I\u2019m in safe hands when it comes to planning my dream career.<\/p>\n3. \u201cLondon\u2019s Global University.\u201d<\/h2>\nOne of the most unique things about University College London is its global student body. A whopping 41% of UCL students come from 145 countries worldwide. I\u2019m excited to make friends with as many international students as possible. I will gain new insight into different cultures and can visit as many of the 145 countries as I can!<\/p>\n4. The Social Calendar.<\/h2>\nUCL has some really exciting social events held throughout the year, no matter what you study. The varsity between University College London and Kings College London I\u2019ve heard is one of the highlights of the social calendar, and the after party can\u2019t be missed. UCL has won the Rugby Cup against Kings College for seven years in a row. I\u2019m hoping in 2017 I\u2019ll get to experience another win!<\/p>\nThe Christmas and Easter balls are held at some of London\u2019s top hotels, including the Dorchester.\u00a0Past themes have included a Masked Ball, and a 120’s style Prohibition-Era Ball – I can’t wait to find out what this year’s will be…<\/p>\n](\"https:\/\/bloggers.society19.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Pizza.gif\"){kind=link}