I must say your social life will be fairly limited with £1000 unless you try and go for a cheaper place to stay. I think it's still worth a shot because London

I must say your social life will be fairly limited with £1000 unless you try and go for a cheaper place to stay. I think it's still worth a shot because London is a brilliant place to be. I may not have much money to spend but even walking around town is a treat. Plus, the English countryside is very beautiful (if you're into that kind of thing). You can easily get away for a hike or walk to many places within an hour's train ride. If you go further, there's a lot more to explore. If it matters to you, I have a few Italian friends here. And generally, there are a ton of Italians in London. It may help if you feel homesick sometimes. I should really find all out about the taxes, so yeah do email me. I'll keep you posted.