Summer School at the London School of Economics
Introduction
The London School of Economics (LSE) offers certified summer courses in various subjects ranging from economics and finance to management and law, for a period of three weeks. The summer school, which begins in the first week of July, has around 5000 students from various parts of the world, majorly from India, China and the US. The application procedure and other details can be found on its website: http://www2.lse.ac.uk/summerSchool/Home.aspx.
In Class
There are three levels of courses, which run in the same way as full semester ones. Most 1st and 2nd level courses do not require any major prerequisites. The teaching pattern is similar to ours. But with three hour lectures, supplemented with one hour tutorial sessions daily, each day represents a week of lectures at IIT. Professors are generally good and provide a enjoyable learning experience. This city campus is not very big but is still well-equipped, especially the library. Apart from classes, LSE also organizes public lectures delivered by renowned speakers. The course tuition fee is 1,100 pounds.
Outside Class
Major hangout spots include two pubs within the campus itself. LSE, located in central London, is at walking distance from the River Thames and close to many major landmarks of the city. LSE also has its own accommodation facilities with walking distance from the campus. Other accommodation options in London can also be availed. There are student union disco parties every Friday night on campus LSE also organizes a River Boat Disco party on the River Thames. Apart from that, London and its famous nightlife provide a lot of scope for having fun.
Overall
Insightful interactions with students from various backgrounds and countries, an enjoyable in-class experience and the life in the city itself, make the overall LSE experience simply awesome.
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