About Me:
Saskia
Hi! My name is Saskia, I’m 20, and I live in east London. I’ve just graduated from UCL with a BA in History, and will continue my studies in September by undertaking a Russian Studies MA at SSEES. I have absolutely loved my time at UCL; London has got to be the best city to study in by far, aside from the staggering rental costs. I moved here from Liverpool, and have experienced life in halls as well as practically ALL the ups and downs of renting in London (believe me). I’ll be giving advice on how to find your feet in the big city and how to avoid making the mistakes I made with finding housing.
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I am obsessed with music – pre-lockdown, I barely went a week without going to a gig. I love checking
out up-and-coming bands, and I host a radio show with my friend on UCL’s Rare FM station. As well as this, I also love fashion, especially vintage. I’m a bit of a self-confessed bargain hunter, and have a lot of tricks up my sleeve in terms of dressing well on a budget – yes, even in London!
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As a UCL graduate I have become well acquainted with Bloomsbury and Camden in my time (not to sound like an old woman), and over time have gotten to know the best of the wide variety of bars, cafes and shops in the area. However, London is a massive place, and to confine yourself to places within a stone’s throw of campus would be a waste. I’ll be recommending areas of London to visit that are easy to travel to from campus, whether that be to visit museums and art galleries or just aesthetically pleasing areas to stroll around on a study break. I pride myself on being an enthusiast for good coffee, cheap cocktails and quirky fashion – so if you need any advice in these areas, I am your woman!