Yo Kass answered
I'm actually on a train coming back from London right now.
What did you want to now about living in London specifically?
I can give you some general tips to help you get started, but feel free to comment below if you want more details:
- If you're a student, you're probably going to be sharing a house. See if your college/school can recommend a shared house/landlord, or you can check out listing sites like gumtree.com - but just beware of scams and fake ads. If it looks too good to be true, it is. Also obviously never send bank details etc over the internet.
- When it comes to accommodation, shop around. It's worth finding somewhere that is conveniently located AND affordable. Try not to compromise too much on either of those factors, London is expensive so you will need the money...and commuting from the suburbs is no fun.
- If you're planning on taking public transport, apply for a "Student Oyster Card" (usually through your college). This will save you a bunch of money on travel costs.
- Have fun! London is a really exciting place, with lots to do. Make the most of it, don't get stuck into the trap of working super hard just to scrape by...If you can find the right balance between income and rent costs, then your time in London will be awesome.
