 Sos is unique in so many ways. It's a place that has a certain energy. It's very difficult to describe to a non-Sos person. Distinctive, quirky, passionate and critical. I think that sums it up pretty well. It feels very free. Everyone feels like they're doing what they want. Everybody has something that they're really interested in. The library is one of the real pride and joys of Sos. We have people coming in from considerable distances to use the resources. Sos is probably the top of the list of universities for people that want to engage in a variety of different debates. There are a lot of opinions from all over the world. From Asia, from Middle East, from Africa, from Russia, from European countries. The typical Sos student really feels quite passionate about social and political issues in the world today and in some sense wants to make them mark. Not only the students but the academics are very passionate. Changing is the best thing about Sos. The food court feels really cheap. It's completely run by volunteers. You just sign up every week. It's a really good way just to meet people. There's also events, dancing, drumming, calies, loads of concerts. Everybody here is from a different part of the world, from a different part of the country. If I meet new people you live so much about everybody else. Here from Sos are really, really chill. The bar is a lot different from the standard university bars. It's a little bit cheaper than some of the other ones. It's also got a bit more going on culturally. Just hanging out is good enough for a lot of people, not necessarily drinking. Historically, this being in Russell Square, you historically had bohemian liberal groups and activists talking in the various cafes around. Within walking distance of Sos is Bloomsbury, you have amazing academic resources. You always have museums and art galleries, theatre district, Chinatown, that's all within walking distance of Sos. The best thing about Bloomsbury is the modest nature of the area. It's nestled right at the heart of London, but not within the city of London. So you get a good blend of vibrancy, but modesty at the same time. In the Brunswick Centre, you can go to the Remar Cinema, it's an independent cinema that shows everything from opera, from New York to independent films. Llam's Conduit is like a village atmosphere to it. There's a lot of really nice high-end shops. We have quite a few street festivals and stuff like that. A couple of good pubs as well, so it's got a real mixture. Just go out if you get a lot of sassam open directions. Everyone's friendly around here. You stumble across all these great side streets where there are so many little cafes and hidden little galleries. With all the square gardens around here, you've got a Russell Square, Bedford Square, and Regent's Park. There's a bowling alley as well. There's your bowling lens. All sorts. Oh, the summer is glorious. The summer is beautiful. London is at its best. I am looking forward to teaching in the summer school, and I think it's been a long time coming. The advice I'd give to students coming here is come prepared not to sleep. You can work hard, but there's plenty to do. You have a global metropolis on your doorstep.