SM: The United Kingdom has lots of famous universities; what made you decide on UCL?
Kohinoor: I knew that I wanted to go to an established university with an excellent academic reputation that would be recognized worldwide. After looking at past and recent [rankings] UCL was consistently in the top five of the country, which assured me that my degree would be appreciated in years to come. The famous alumni were also an incentive! [UCL boasts alumni like Ghandi, Alexander Graham Bell, Mary Nighy and the members of the band Coldplay.]

SM: What happens in the earliest days of your first year?
Kohinoor: One week before actual courses start there is Fresher’s Week. With dozens of parties organized throughout the week, like Fresher’s Ball at the Ministry of Sound, it gives students the chance to make new friends. The week is then conventionally rounded off with Fresher’s Fayre [fair], which is a must, as you get the chance to sign-up for a wide range of societies and are given a lot of freebies!