St Andrews - a unique experience! (University of St. Andrews in general)

Member Name: cooly3

Product:	University of St. Andrews in general
Date:	11/09/00 (623 review reads)
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Advantages: Small, friendly, academically excellent

Disadvantages: None at all

Okay - so I can't quite find the right category to put this opinion in...here goes anyway.

St Andrews is one of 8 Scottish universities and has as long and distinguished a history as Oxbridge. It is of course infinitely superior as it has the advantage of being on a very beautiful part of the Scottish coast - in fact the beach scenes of 'Chariots of Fire' were filmed there in the late '70s. (Yes - I was there then!!)

It is also unique in other ways - it has a far smaller student population than many which allows its students to mix with undergraduates in many disciplines instead of just their own; the students also integrate well with the townspeople. The lecture halls and university buildings (well the older ones) are situated all round the town - and if you are lucky you could get a view of the Old Course.

The university offers a wide range of courses and it noted for its academic excellence throughout the world. Many overseas students study there and fall in love with the place. The town has much to offer in the way of entertainment (more these days!) and culture - more per square inch than many a spot.

I loved the time I spent there and on returning recently for the Millennium Ball (20 years since graduation) I was surprised to find that although there were may superficial changes the atmosphere was as serene as ever.

Anyone studying there now - lucky you. And if you're hesitating don't. It's great.

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