The aspect
of studying overseas has always excited me. As of now, I have completed my A
Levels with a couple of A’s and have done reasonably well. Though I am from
India, I feel fortunate to have studied from an institute, which has been
affiliated with the Cambridge University. The experience of being affiliated
with an UK education institute was simply phenomenal and I hope to carry on
this experience; by graduating from another UK education institute. However,
this time around, I would want to be present in the UK itself while completing
my graduation, and have an aspiration of getting moulded within the cultures of
UK.
Numbers and
especially statistics have never failed in catching my eye. And when those
numbers collaborate with economics, I have simply been on cloud nine. Economics
as a subject has been my passion; and my dedication towards it has always
defined that passion and enthusiasm. A majority of the students often brand a
couple of subjects as their “favourite subjects”, as they can often relate them
with their day to day lives. I gladly say, that I am no exception either.
Economics plays a significant part in my life, and not just in my curriculum
and academics.
My peers
often crib and say that economics is a boring subject as compared to the
science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry and Biology. But in my opinion,
economics is the most imperative form of science! After all, economics is about
the science of money!! Economics has fascinated me to such a massive extent
that; often after reading the newspapers, all I do is apply the principles of
economics in all the possible news articles. Not just newspapers, but even in
my day to day conversations; economics plays the role of the protagonist.
Like the
other day, I went over to my aunt’s place, and she gifted me with an imported
watch. From the outside I was simply ecstatic and jubilant. But somewhere, the
economist deep within me wasn’t galvanised a bit. The economist was like, “Why
on earth did aunt have to gift me with an imported watch?” “Couldn’t she have
gifted me a watch, manufactured by a domestic watch maker?” The economist
within me didn’t stop here, he went on. “Damn! As a consequence of aunt
importing that watch from abroad, she has played a kind of a villain, by
contributing a bit to the depreciation of our currency.”
The above
was just an instance; there have been numerous such instances. As soon as I
read a piece of news, the Keynesian and the Monetarist within me, wake up
suddenly and begin their work. Then I am mentally constructing graphs; relating
all the things to the demand and supply, and their impact on several economies
involved. By mentioning these cases, I would surely be classified as an ‘Economics
nerd’ or an ‘economics geek’.
But it is
often said that if you are to follow your passion and listen to your heart,
then you follow that passion by getting the best resources. When the term “best”
is associated with economics, only one name hovers around in my mind.
The London School of Economics and Political
Science.
The London
School of Economics (LSE) is said to have the cream of faculty. The LSE is
reported to have over 50 faculty members, with some faculty members even
felicitated with the Nobel Prize in Economics. It is said that it is the ability of
the teacher that leads to the eventual success of the student. The London
School of Economics is an apt illustration of the above situation. The
lecturers in the LSE adopt the student-friendly mode of teaching, which is time
and again believed to be a more “motivating” form of teaching. The rise in
motivation of students is then eventually reflected in their academics, which
are passed off with flying colours.
The students
who have been a part of this esteemed institute have found employers in renowned
international institutes and businesses. The students have not just been
employed by global giants, but even by several governments, as their chief
economists. Another fact, which urges me to become a part of the LSE is that
nine former students or teachers have been conferred with the Nobel Prize in
Economics. Well, if you are conferred with the most revered title in a field,
then you are indeed the best in that field. That just speaks volumes about the
desirability of the LSE.
Along with the
excellent staff, the LSE has a cosmopolitan feel and atmosphere. As many as 50%
of the students are overseas students. It’s this cosmopolitan feel that makes
students feel at home and ensures that these students do not feel alienated or
home sick. The ex students of the LSE have mentioned that their years at the
LSE were the best in their lives.
Moreover,
the campus locations are exceptional and the presence of world class amenities
simply enhances the experience of a student at LSE. From an incredible library
to a well equipped medical centre, one will find all the possible things at the
LSE, which makes the life of the students highly uncomplicated. The course
offered for Economics at the LSE is challenging nevertheless. But how can we
forget the adage, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” The
challenge of the course makes LSE a more exciting option for the student. The course
content is profusely vast and it eventually leads to the overall development of
the student.
All I can
say is getting into the LSE is a challenge in itself, but I’m geared up to face
this challenge and overcome it. Becoming a student in the LSE is my ultimate
goal and I’m sure that I will surely achieve this objective, and get to know
much more about economics and the science of money.
Note: This
was my entry for British Council’s Knowledge is Great, http://knowledgeisgreat.in/,
competition. It has been an absolute pleasure to write this post for the
British Council, and I hope that I get more such opportunities.
#Knowledgeisgreat
