University of Westminster

The house i was living in was located in London, Canada Water tube station. In my opinion it was very well located, around 25 minutes from university. It was in the dockland`s area, near from the city just in font of the Millenium Dome. It wasn`t new, but cosy, nice and clean. All means of transportion were very close. I was sharing it with other four mates. I met them there, and they were also university students, but from different courses (Masters). Although we were all from different nationalities , Germany, USA, Portugal, and UK, it didn`t take long to form a family. It was a very rewarding experience and a lot of knowledge (culture, academic, social, religion) was also shared. At the house everyone got a room for himself, there were two bathrooms and a kitchen for all of us. We also had a backyard where we use to do barbeques. Indeed it was a very pleasent experience.

Because it was a Master degree, ther was a lot to study. However, i can recommend a few places not to miss: - The Greenwich park; - Camden town market, hay market, flower market; - Madame Jo-Jo`s, Tiger Tiger, Café de Paris, Lime-light, Ministry of Sound; - Brghton Pier; - The OXO Tower; - Natural History Museum; - The Ismili Center; - The Baden Powell House; - Covent Garden; - and many others.

Since i was a kid i have been enrolled in languages schools. Therefore i had no problems with the language. But after such experience it only gets better.

- Always buy travel cards, monthly or weekly. Still transportation is expensive in London; - Do not have meals in restaurants, if you are a student; - Buy your food at the supermarkets; - Get the supermarket discount cards and vouchers; - If you can get a part-time job.

I advise everyone to have an international experience, and take the most of it. However, you should prepare it in advance very carefully.