LSE V Bristol uni
Have unconditional offers for both of the above unis. I am looking to apply for spring weeks next year and I am keen to know the difference in prestige between these two unis. Lse looks like the obvious choice, but have heard really bad things about students life there and have heard becaus there are so many lse Econ students applying to internships, they all look the same and it’s hard to differentiate yourself.
Would heavily advise against LSE. It’s literally a factory of law/finance hardos. Mate told me everyone there is so focused on their career that nobody ever goes out and he doesn’t know a single person who has found their significant other there. Life is about balance, especially in your formative years. Go to Bristol.
I would definitely advise for the LSE. Anyone saying otherwise is not having your best interest in mind. You shouldn't make a short-term decision on this on. You might regret not partying three times a week during uni, which you can do later in life, but you'll definitely regret not going to one of the best unis in the world.
Sure, you'll work more at the LSE, however it will provide you with significantly better opportunities. LSE is second for placement in the UK after Oxbridge, and on par with LBS and foreign unis like HEC. Bristol might send some students to IB every years, but LSE almost guarantees you'll pass the CV screening in a few banks. Sure, you'll be one of many LSE BSc students applying for banking, but I don't see how differentiating yourself for the worse would be of any help. It will also allow you to apply for strategy consulting roles, and most likely the brand name will be appreciated by recruiters in PE/HF/VCs if that's of interest to you. Bristol is still a good uni, just not on par with LSE
Finally, you'll be living in London, which is arguably one of the best cities on earth, your class at the LSE will be more international..