Ask an Alum - LSE Undergraduate

Is LSE right for you? Ask alumni.

230,000 LSE graduates are standing by to answer your questions on undergraduate study at LSE, living in London and life after LSE.

You ask.
They answer.

LSE alumni are keen to help students and fellow alumni.

Need inspiration? Here's what others like you have asked.

“Hello there! My name is Olivia and I am a current undergraduate offer holder. I know that studying at LSE will provide me with so many rewarding opportunities, both academically and personally, but I’m unsure how to make the most of these when I graduate. Do you have any advice on what I should be doing whilst I’m studying at LSE to support my future and how I should utilise my LSE experience when applying for jobs?”

“Hi LSE alumni! I am Jack and I’m so excited to have received an offer to study at LSE. However, I’m worried about being away from home and in particular, moving to London. I live in the North East of England and I’m worried about how expensive London is! I’d love to hear how you found being away from home, making friends and living in London? Do you have any good tips for living in London on a budget? I think I’ll look for a part-time job, but I’m not sure this is possible whilst studying? Thank you!”

“Hey, thanks so much for taking the time to look at my question! I have received an offer for BSc Sociology which I am really happy about, but I live in London and I’m worried that staying at home will impact my ‘student experience’. My older sister moved away for university and she said living in halls was the best part! I love the look of the course, but I’m worried living at home will make it harder to make friends. Do you have any advice on how to make the most of being a student whilst still living at home?”

How It Works

01 You ask.

Submit a question related to your course topic.

02 We recruit.

Our technology (powered by Protopia) uses AI to find the best experts to answer you.

03 Get answers.

We persist until you have one or more responses. Delivered right to your email inbox.

04 Say ‘thank you.’

And build your network by continuing to stay in touch (such as via LinkedIn).

Not sure how to ask? We’ve got a short video that will turn you into a networking pro.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I ask?

Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni, academics, staff and friends that can help with building and growing a startup, personal development, or figuring out career options.

What is a good question?

Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.

Can I ask a follow-up question?

Yes, of course! Once we make a match you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions.

Who will see my question?

We send your request to the best alumni, academics, and staff in your area of interest. Members of staff at LSE, including LSE Careers, may use the content of your question to improve programming. Using this Service will not influence any current or future application to the School.

Can I request someone specific to receive my question?

No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience, and skills.

Is there a limit to how often I can ask?

No, you can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.

Will my questions and responses be confidential?

Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.

How long will it take to get an answer?

We aim to get you answers within 3 business days. But it depends on what you’re asking. It can go as quickly as an hour to as long as 10 days or more.

"Very helpful! The first response was good but I followed up with another question and he was able to help me even further!"

"This is a great service! I love how it provides a platform to easily connect with alumni who are willing to help. The response from an alumni member answered all my questions and I hope to be able to further this connection."

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