URGENT - Is Undergrad at LSE worth it? (Indian student)
Hello there.
I am a student from India.
I applied for BSc Politics and Philosophy.
I come from a humble background.
I just got my CBSE Grade XII Results, I scored 99% overall.
I have a conditional offer at LSE, and my results came out 13 May, exceeding the predicted grades by a lot.
For converting Rupees to Pounds, my family can afford to send me to LSE. But it will create a significant dent on the family's financial situation. It is a possible investment, but we need to think.
The UCAS Reply deadline is by 3rd June, so I don't have months to ponder.
Now, I couldn't apply to the LSE Undergrad Support Scheme because I recieved my offer on 2nd May, two days after the scholarhsip application deadline. I contacted LSE financial office, and they told me there is nothing they can do.
I am faced with two (even three) options:
- Pay up and go to LSE
- Complete Undergrad in any Indian university and try international for Masters
- Gap year (I am not sure how this would work)
Considering I want to study Politics and Philosophy, there are not a great lot of employment opportunities in this field.
I am just concerned that I shouldn't face a situation where I have to return to India for Masters. My family won't be able to pay up for a Masters degree outside.
What the chances I can get some aid, or any sort of funding, for my years following for Undergrad. Or even Masters?
Thanks.