From 9ams to Guy’s Bar: Here’s propaganda we’re NOT falling for at King’s College London

There is often a certain narrative that comes to mind about KCL and its students. We sometimes envision ourselves as style icons who spend all their time taking reflective walks down the River Thames.

We love to brag about studying in one of the best universities and busiest cities in the world, but it is not often the pretty picture we imagine.

From the overcrowded Maughan Library being sold as an academic sanctuary, to the illusion that Guy’s Bar is the social nucleus of the universe, this piece breaks down the romantic image we frequently buy into.

Based on the viral TikTok trend, The King’s Tab asked its Instagram followers what propaganda they are NOT falling for at King’s.

Maughan is the best library

Did it surprise anyone that Maughan was ranked the sixth most crowded library out of all the Russell Group universities? Absolutely not. With 12.7 students per library study spot, definitely go over to Guy’s. New Hunt’s House is just as nice and much less crowded.

Sitting in the round reading room

Justice for Will’s library at Guys. It has similar aesthetic vibes but often without the bloodshed of trying to nab a spot. You’re welcome.

Strand is the better campus

Being the main campus and so close to Covent Garden, it can be so busy. Trying to walk to the Strand Building but getting stuck behind a group of children on a school trip or tourists can be frustrating.

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The queue for the Greggs near Somerset House is so long it often goes out onto the pavement. Worst of all, we don’t even have a campus cat to make it more bearable.

Aesthetic but unaffordable study spaces

As much as it feels like you’re living the true London life, student loans only get you so far. Sometimes it’s better to sit on a bench with a Tesco meal deal. Your bank account will thank you later.

Lectures and seminars before 9am

Whose brain is even functioning at that ungodly hour? Hits so much different when you commute, trying not to fall asleep on the Central line.

Guy’s Bar

As someone who has never been to Guy’s Bar or sports night, the stories are wild. So, maybe missing one or two Wednesday socials won’t hurt, unless you want to become KCL Confessions’ next hot topic.

Lenny slander

I won’t tolerate any Lenny slander. All hail our Chief Mouser. What a cutie.

Featured image via Instagram