Leeds International Summer School 2023: ’10 Reasons You Should Study at LISS This Summer’ by Yu Suet Ting

By Yu Suet Ting, Lingnan University, Hong Kong

  1. Meet some new friends from different countries

We can meet different new friends from different countries in the lesson, such as Japan, Australia, and Korea. Moreover, LISS will provide many social activities for us to meet our new friends!

    2. Travel in other cities

    The University of Leeds is located in Leeds which has great transportation, such as train and coach. We can travel everywhere we want. Moreover, LISS also provides many excursions in different cities. Including Liverpool:

    3. Experience the local academic culture

    Enjoying the social science course in Hong Kong and Leeds, I felt there were many differences. The lessons in the UK will offer field trips and pre-assignments before the lesson. It is unique to me because our university seldom provides these experiences.

    4. Diverse course offering

    Several courses will be provided in LISS. The courses include social science, music, and culture. We can choose different courses which depend on our interests. Including my module ‘Wealth and Poverty: The Making of the Modern World’:

    5. Excellent Facilities

    As one of the students at the University of Leeds, you can enjoy using the gym room and library. These facilities create an environment that fosters academic growth and supports your learning journey.

    6. Career Development

    After having the learning experience in LISS, we can write more information in our CV or personal statement. The professors were friendly and loved to share information in the United Kingdom with us.

    7. The environment on campus

    There are many differences between the environment on campus at my university and the University of Leeds. We always can see the rabbits and ducks around the campus. The beautiful campus in Leeds:

    8. Support for international students

    To ensure safety and experience in Leeds, LISS provides many useful information before you attend the campus. If you face any problems, you can easily find support from them.

    9. Personal Growth

    Studying in Leeds can make you become more independent. Accommodation with excellent facilities will be provided for you to live in this 4 week.

    10. Scholarships

    LISS offers scholarships for different students to support financially.


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