When British people talk about the university experience, what usually comes to mind is three years of going out, sleeping in and skipping lectures, normallyfuelled by alcohol, kebabs and Pot Noodles. In 2023, the reality can be quite different, especially for Londoners and creatives.

LCF Make-up artist Liana Loughlin (@lianaloughlinmua) and illustrator Ivana Lam (@iggieillustrates) join Luke Seaman to discuss their university experience so far, creating in the midst of a cost of living crisis and their advice for artists pursuing higher education.