Being a student at Royal Holloway University of London is something I would recommend to anyone. These past two years of my life have seen some of the most exciting and brilliant times I have ever experienced. The courses available to students of the humanities department range far and wide, from the fall of the Roman Empire to terrorism in the modern day, there really is something for everyone. The professors at Royal Holloway are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful- always wanting the best for their students, which is clear in the in-depth marking and guidelines. Overall, I could not recommend my university anymore- I have been incredibly impressed with every aspect of university life, including the nightlife and friends I have made along the way.

I so far have thoroughly enjoyed my program; it’s been engaging, fun and at times challenging. The teachers are incredibly easy to talk to and ask for advice which is oftentimes incredibly helpful. The only real criticism I would have regarding my program is the sheer volume of text one has to consume, but that’s to be expected given it’s an intense degree as well as the cost of living given it’s a London university. I do believe the nightlife at the university could be improved although it’s still a lot of fun if you meet the right people! I’d definitely recommend it to others as it’s a fantastic university with great lecturers but if you’re looking for busy nightlife, it’s not ideal. The school has numerous students from across the globe and seems very inclusive. I’m cautiously optimistic about my career prospects as I haven’t finished my degree (yet) but I believe things will work out well. My experience with Royal Holloway is of a great university in terms of academic studies, however, a poor nightlife. That being said, as a student, it is of course possible to create your own nightlife in many ways although it’s not as fun at times.

I overall had a great learning experience when studying at RHUL. I found the lecturers to all be very passionate about their subjects which could, in turn, be seen through how innovatively they delivered their lectures. As well as this, personal tutors and course convenors were always happy to answer any queries or provide additional support whether that be academic or not. My only grievance would be that at times, the department which I worked under could be slightly unorganised, however, never to the detriment of their students. I therefore thoroughly enjoyed my time studying there overall!

I am loving studying at Royal Holloway. I am just about to start my second year and my experience so far is outstanding. The sense of community- due to it being a campus university- put me at ease straight away and the new facilities such as the new library are amazing! It is lovely studying just 30 minutes away from the centre of London as you can spend the day there and then escape from the hustle and bustle to a beautiful campus known for its historical Founders Building. Due to the size of the university, the students can easily work closely with lecturers and this makes learning a lot easier. With the choice of hundreds of societies, the social platform is perfect for building relationships with students and academically the choice to spend time at other London universities due to intercollegiate courses allows you to broaden your university experience around the city. Overall my experience has been fabulous and cannot wait to start my second year.