Student review [#34292] for Art History
at University of St Andrews

St Andrews is a wonderful, picturesque place straight out of a period-drama. But the university isn’t for the faint-hearted. I would only recommend this university for those who are highly driven and studious, but also want to have a good time.
For humanities students, there is a constant stream of readings and essays that need to be completed. If you stay on top of these, the student can easily enjoy the social side of the university. There are so many societies and clubs to join, with interests that range far and wide.
I studied Art History as my main subject, and completed modules in Classical Studies, Management, Divinity, and Film Studies across my first two years. All courses demanded a lot, and at the time I wish I had attended a different university where I could focus on one thing. But looking back, I am grateful for my learning experience, as those subjects ended up making me a well-rounded student with more academic experience than my peers at other universities.
The best thing was the town, there isn’t a place like it. I think the calm, university town cultivates studying. St Andrews isn’t well connected to cities, and so on the slower days, studying is all you can do. Students make their own fun, and you really have to be willing to put in the effort to get the most out of the university and its community.