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Reply 20

subash.lad

going for course .. Msc Advanced Computer science............
now?

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Reply 21

yodude888

Do we even have computers up in St. Andrews? hmmm I thought they were only installing the electricity in a few years.

Reply 22

LGF92

It's half an hour out of Dundee, but from my visit I would say that St. Andrews is suited best to a specific type of person; coming from a small town in England's most rural country I'm used to there not being much around me. I like quietness, I abhor nightclubs (about four hours in Newcastle city centre is enough to put you off for life) and I adore all the tradition and ancient architecture that makes me fell like I'm part of history. Of course, this isn't for everyone. Me, I don't mind having one supermarket and not much else. But in the end, you don't go for the town; you go for the experiences you will have there, the people you will meet (and with such a diverse population - around 1/3 of students non-EU born - Wikipedia - imagine the cultural exchange!) and the degree you'll hopefully come out with at the end. A university is there to shape you as a person and I can't think of many better places than St. Andrews with so much experience in shaping well-rounded individuals, no matter what the town is like.

Reply 23

Sambo2

or indeed if you've lived in London all your life it might well suit you, i wouldn't say it's suited to a specific type of person, there is no 'st andrews type'

Reply 24

Rakas21

To be honest, i have not visited there yet because i will be applying for 2011, but the general consencus is a pretty average town with a few shops, supermarket, a few pubs and maybe a few nicer bars and resturants. Personally, this appeals to me because i will be less tempted to go off to gatecrasher ect.. and blow all my money when i should be revising. On the other hand the social situation is not as dire as some people make it out to be, Dundee has decent nightlife and is only 13 miles away, a bus there and taxi back won't cost much between a few of you (would gess about £20 so £5 between four of you), and for days out, Edinborugh is not that far away, with a train link five miles from the university.

Also, its university, there will be plenty of parties.

Reply 25

robstas

St Andrews is a wonderful place and an excellent university.

It's not for everyone - if you want to live in a big city then clearly it's not for you. But if you want to live in a unique, magical town and go to one of the best universities in Britain then I think you might like it. It's hard to express just what a brilliant place it is - the beaches, the sea, the ruins of the castle and cathedral, the light, the countryside, the weather and the sense of history combine to make it utterly unique. You should definitely visit to see what you make of it. Depending on where you are it's probably quite a long journey - but this is a big decision and you should see the place before you make it.

St Andrews isn't just another university town - it leaves a real mark on you, and you stay a St Andrews Person for the rest of your life. Most people miss the place intensely long after they've moved on.

Reply 26

robstas

LGF92 - I think there are three supermarkets actually (maybe four) :smile:

The shopping is limited, as you'd expect, but Dundee is close and Edinburgh close enough. Nightlife: there are no nightclubs, but again that's what Dundee & Edinburgh are there for. Large numbers of students make the journey to both every Friday and Saturday. And there are always parties going on, some of them massive. If you like going out then you shouldn't worry about going to St As.

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