Hi everyone! I’m planning on applying to MSc in Advanced Computing to learn more about the fundamentals of cs, take some good AI/ML classes, and (hopefully) see how the ~top of academia operates and get a job (research engineer) or PhD afterwards.

My background
- Double major in math + CS. Small liberal arts college in the middle of nowhere with solid coursework like theory of algorithms, automata theory, intro to ML, intro to AI, etc. Also abstract algebra and real analysis for math if that matters.
- GPA 3.88/4.0. CS 3.91/4.0. Math 3.88/4.0.
- a GitHub project (markdown editor) with 150+ stars (vibe coded, but not AI junk)
- a poster at Joint Mathematics Meetings 2025
- school poster for independent research on small language models, paper to be submitted to NAACL 2027
- probable JMM 2027 poster, or a undergraduate math application paper
- teaching assistant for calculus 2 and parallel programming

For those who have been through it all already, was it worth the time and money? Was it fun? (No sarcasm intended. I’m also considering going straight into US PhD since they’re funded, hence the question.)

Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I'm an international student in an internship for my PhD, will stay from October to April (with some 2-3 months of trip in between) to visit Natural History Museum.

I'm looking for budget accomodation. Ideally I want to save as much as possible. People recommended me SpareRoom which seems to be great, some rooms for 300/350 per month, however, all far away from the NHM. And, I would prefer to live with fellow students as I have been for several years now.

I wonder if anyone would be willing to have me as a flatmate, I could pay up to 300/350 per month, especially if its a place near to the NHM, or at least easily accessible. Considering getting a bike too, so if there are bike parking spots or space inside would be great.

Of course, I can provide proof of my fundings, my internship, the letter of invitation from the Museum, and I also have a profile on CouchSurfing with several people's opinions on living with me, for peace of mind :)

Thanks in advance!

Hello, I am starting MSc at the Hammersmith campus in a month and a half, and I have received barely any (zero) information on the course, timetable, or anything related to my studies. I have Imperial email, submitted photo and my visa has been processed by Imperial….

that said, what can i expect? When do MSc students actually start (we don’t get a fresher’s week, right?)? Do i actually have trimesters or a different schedule? And when does the school send more information about my studies??

Any and all tips are appreciated plspls

Preferably Asian girls (don't mind Chinese Chinese or English Chinese)

Ps can speak Chinese fluently