Many other organisations are also based in London and provide an enormously rich source of institutional assistance for projects, expeditions and dissertations. The Department assists students in using some of London's fine resources by holding corporate membership of the Royal Geographical Society, which enabl es students to use the huge map and book collections held t here. Being part of the University of London also means that library resources are massive, with access to libraries in each college, in numerous specialist research institutes and at the University of London Central Library. Being one of the great world cities London can be expensive but there are ways to make the most of your money. Transport costs can be minimised by using travel passes.
Cheap deals exist for theatres, cinemas and concerts.
With wages higher in London than elsewhere, extra income from casual work helps bal- ance additional expenses. If you play it, King's or the University of London caters for it. Given the huge size of the University of London, many specialist sporting activities can be catered for, while special deals are available that enable students to use some of the most famous sporting venues in the land. The College has an excellent sports ground of its own, with tennis courts, rugby, football, hockey and cricket pitches. A brand new gym is available in the Stamford Street residences, a few minutes walk from the Strand campus.