There seems to be a deluge of students heading to London. I wanted to put together a list of my top spots for a couple of close friends heading there this fall. These are in no particular order than how I thought of them.

Victoria and Albert Museum: The V&A is a huge art and design museum located in South Kensington. It has brilliant exhibits on genres from fashion to ancient art to even textiles and iron work. Furthermore, it’s free!

Churchill’s War Rooms: Centrally located, this is the bunker in which Churchill resided during WWII with his commanders and staff. I spent nearly three hours here, perusing through Churchill’s past and the characters that lived with him.

Regent Street: Shopping galore! This street runs from Piccadily Square to Oxford Street and is great fun to walk through. Make sure to visit the four-story flagship store for Burberry at 121 Regent St.

Camden Town: Quirky and off the beaten track, Camden town is a bit more down to earth than the usual tourist attraction. The old river locks have been turned into a maze of a shopping adventure. Life size metal horses, international cuisine, and an alternative style all mix to make Camden Town a must-see.

Ministry of Sound: Go dance. For hours. Ministry of Sound has the best sound system in the world and some of the best DJs as well. Open til 6am, there are five separate rooms, four bars, and students get 5lbs off the door price.

Cirque le Soir: It gets wild. Both an underground club and a circus, Cirque lets in only the most exclusive crowd and is pricey. Go for Wednesday night’s hop hop party and ladies before 11 get in for free.

Night Run down the Southbank to the Tower of London: The Thames is most beautiful at night when all major landmarks are lit up and the bridge’s lights swoon gracefully. My route began near Westminster and circled over the London Bridge. If you aren’t a runner, then walk and you can grab a couple of drinks along the way.

Harrod’s:  Grandeur! Harrod’s is for people-watching. The people you find here are just as interesting as the Camden Town crowd, but here, they are glamorous. Harrod’s is a place to find everything- fashion, food and drink, and Diana and Dodi’s Memorial. Plus Egyptian Steps! You’ll see what I mean upon arrival.