7 Steps to Study in London

One of the main highlights of my student life in London was the opportunity for career development and networking. Every marketing student at my university became an affiliate at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). As a part of CIM, every now and then we would have lectures where experienced marketing professionals would come and speak about their successful marketing campaign or current trends in marketing according to their research. Students and alumni could attend lectures like this and networking sessions that took place afterwards for free.

We also had a residential weekend that gathered September and January cohorts together outside London, in a venue in beautiful Buckinghamshire, where we had a simulation game as if each group of students were running a company and had to compete against each other. 

In the UK everything is very close, the transportation system is amazing, traveling is easy and there are student discounts. All you need is good company! So every other weekend me and my friends would take a train or a bus and have a day trip to a different city. That is how I went to Cambridge, Oxford, Brighton, Bath and other UK cities.

I guess the biggest challenge of student life in London is not to get carried away with everything that the city has to offer. To study in London, especially for a master’s degree and for international students in particular, requires dedication and time. There will be a lot to learn at lectures and even more left to learn through self-study. And since there is a lot to read, it’s important to keep up with the schedule. At the same time there is a lot to discover in the city – the history, culture, people and social life. It’s important to keep the balance between the studies and the city.

My final advice if you want to study in London? Pursue every opportunity, don’t be scared, be willing to learn, willing to experience and share, and you will see how intensive and colorful your student life in London can be. 

Originally from Kazakhstan, Aizhan Konysbayeva completed a Masters in Marketing at London’s Westminster Business School, part of the University of Westminster. To find out more about opportunities to study in London at Westminster Business School, register your interest at QS Course Finder and our support team will be in touch to assist you through the application.