Student review [#15911] for History
at University of St Andrews

I would highly recommend anyone considering it to apply to St Andrews. The university has a fantastic academic reputation and tutors genuinely seem to care about students’ personal development. You have to work hard at times, but never too much and its all worth it in the end! Student life is also fantastic, given St Andrews is a generally a very safe place with tight-knit communities and incredible traditions. There are so many societies on offer, while amazing surroundings including world-class golf courses and beaches mean you can never be bored.

Your opinion on St Andrews will vary depending on what you want. If you’re looking for a bustling city environment, don’t come here. The town can frequently feel sleepy and lacks the wide variety of shops you would get somewhere bigger. Nightlife is also often described as an issue, given there is no nightclub in the town. This is somewhat counteracted by an abundance of top-quality events, although these can often be very expensive. It can also feel rather secluded, with the nearest large-ish city (Dundee) about a 30-minute drive away. Prices can also be expensive (usually around £3.80 for a pint by one measure) but are certainly cheaper than somewhere like London. This is particularly noted in terms of accommodation. The university fails to provide any affordable halls accommodation to students while securing a lease on a flat usually relies on nepotism and can be a notorious headache and distraction for many students.