<p>I am currently a second year Economics student at the London School of Economics and predicted a high first. </p>
<p>My ambition is to study for an Economics PhD in the US once I complete my MSc/MPhil from Cambridge or LSE and I just wanted some advice from people who have been/currently going through the system. </p>
<p>In the English system, typically, those wanting to progress on to a PhD complete a one/two year MSc/MPhil (Oxbridge) course and then progress on to a four year PhD course (if it's the same system in the US apologies for patronising). Obviously, I want to get over the States as soon as possible after completing my undergraduate studies given that the US has the best programs and college life looks incredible from what I've heard from US General Course students. </p>
<p>For instance the application process; funding; living in Cambridge MA; and, well, anything</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Well, I suppose that everyone will pretty much say the same cliche-ed thing, but really, it’s what you make of it (in terms of living in Cambridge). For me, I found it to be a very nice atmosphere. Not too busy, but not completely deserted, with a feeling of safety (that may be uncalled for? Not sure.) Occasionally, we hear about some student being robbed while walking along the streets at 3AM in a dark path. But I guess that’s unavoidable in any city. For me, as an undergrad, I live right near the center of the square, so everything is accessible and very convenient. If you were to go to grad school, things may be different and farther away, but I’d expect you’d get similar experiences.</p>
<p>In terms of funding, what kind of funding are you talking about? Like…scholarships? That would also depend on the school. My answer to your question is strictly limited to my experiences at Harvard.</p>
<p>Hope this helps! :D</p>