How to network at LSE Summer School

Networking is a very important part of our professional and academic lives, because it helps us to create satisfying personal connections and friendships, and strengthen our professional relationships.

Networking is a crucial aspect of socialising and a basic trait of human beings and LSE Summer School is the right place to expand your connections and create lifelong friendships - whether you are extroverted or more shy, I can assure you that making friendships at the LSE will be a piece of cake!

This year, LSE Sumer School attracted students from all over the world representing more than 90 nationalities. This means that you can meet a huge variety of people from undergraduate students to professionals like lawyers or politicians. And each of them brings their own competencies, skills and culture aiming to enrich the entire student community. LSE attracts the most brilliant and ambitious people from all over the world so you will have the opportunity to meet many interesting people.

The purpose of this blog is to suggest three top tips for networking and making connections while at LSE Summer School.

Spark programme

Firstly, participate in Spark events. These are a program of professional skills focused events and workshops that offer the opportunity to enhance your CV and make you more desirable to recruiters. During these activities, it is very easy to meet people with similar passions and ambitions, and it is not difficult to create networks with them.

Social programme

Secondly, participate in the social programme LSE organises. You can attend the famous sunset cruise on the River Thames, the walking tours that give you the opportunity to visit the most iconic parts of London, the day trips to Oxford and Cambridge and, of course, the Welcome and Farewell parties.

Why should you participate?

The reasons are countless, but most notably at these events, people are actively looking to make friends and consequently they are more open to talking and socialising. It is worth attending social events to become part of the same big community at LSE Summer School.

Breakout of your comfort-zone.

This is a very personal suggestion but I think it is useful when networking at LSE. Many of us may be shy or introverted and that’s natural; I can assure you that sometimes all it takes is a smile and a simple question such as “what course are you taking” or “where are you from” to open doors to unexpected and life-long friendships and professional connections. LSE Summer School is an all-encompassing experience that helps you to develop academically and personally, enriching your life with unforgettable experiences and long-lasting relationships!