Well, I've come here because pretty much no other university could offer me the possibility of studying psychology in the modules combination that seemed appealing to me.(<--that was the main point) The Psychology Department and the course itself is high ranked within UK and, from personal experience, it also seems to be satisfyingly enough when comes to inciting academic curiosity. Second, before coming here I've tried to analyse as much as possible the universities that made me offers. As I was a prospective international student and couldn't afford coming to an Open Day, the observational process implied researching unis' websites, facebook pages/groups, see how universities interact with prospective students through emails and this kind of distant communication mechanisms. Royal Holloway made a good impression to me because it seemed friendly and approachable. As an international student who knows she's going to have no family/friends/acquaintances when coming here the friendly element was of pretty much great importance. Third, the campus is so comfortable. Most of everything you need you have it here. All the buildings where your lectures/seminars/labs/workshops are going to take place in are in the same area; 2 great libraries containing books and scientific journals that you are not able to read in 10 lives are here, not to forget mentioning about the online subscriptions; lecturers are very approachable as well; part-time/casual/voluntary work opportunities in the same place; several accommodation options for everyone's tastes are in the same area, within or outside the campus; etc. Forth, there are so many international students. If you are one of those longing for familiar environment/people you are going to be able to find students from the same country as you that will probably comfort your homesickness feeling. If you like exploring and learning about different cultures, here you are able to make friends with any nationality you want.

Most of the lecturers are great and very talented. But I would say the first year is very intense in terms of pace and the amount of content for each lecture so a little overwhelming. There’s a large amount of neuroscience and stats. Feedback can be a bit vague. There are societies and sport clubs. I tried a few societies but found them cliquey but others like them. Can’t comment on SUbas I’m a commuter and never been. The location of the uni is pretty isolated and boring. I’m a commuter but would feel bored living in Egham. It just feels like a village and is a 2 mile round walk. The uni is next to an A road and the walk up the hill is dodgy (narrow path). The people here tend to be on the posh side. I do think the campus and library is pretty, there’s a good library and teaching quality is good.

Best- interesting content and lecturers. Worst- the work load.