St Andrews - Ask A Current Student Thread

Essentially an elitist club of individuals I personally want to know little of. For starters, the ball (to my mind, ANY ball) is essentially an excuse for people to get very drunk in posh clothing and show how supposedly sophisticated they are.

how many people go to these balls? I know there is one during freshers, but I'm not sure if I really want to go.

Essentially an elitist club of individuals I personally want to know little of. For starters, the ball (to my mind, ANY ball) is essentially an excuse for people to get very drunk in posh clothing and show how supposedly sophisticated they are.

A lot of people. It isn't during freshers it's in October.




That's not entirely fair. They got Duke dumont to play May Ball which was incredible. It isn't just "posh rich people" who go to May Ball or indeed any ball in St. Andrews. A lot of people like dressing up and having a nice time

A lot of people. It isn't during freshers it's in October.




That's not entirely fair. They got Duke dumont to play May Ball which was incredible. It isn't just "posh rich people" who go to May Ball or indeed any ball in St. Andrews. A lot of people like dressing up and having a nice time

Really? Because I thought I heard that the Saint is hosting one during freshers week. I could be wrong though..

Fair enough, each to their own. I personally think that spending absurd amounts of money on a suit to dance to some (usually terrible) music with booze is not entertaining, especially considering a) the problem St Andrews has with its' reputation among poorer students, b) the affordability of the clothes that most wear (I am not poor, though am totally anti-consumeristic) and I find the cost absurd. I also doubt I would agree with what you mean by a nice time, which isn't provided by being semi-drunken and out of control in a building with lots of others in a similar way.

To answer the question before, not everyone, but a fair portion go to the balls.

I struggle in a place like St Andrews, purely because it is a very (contrary to denials of students) posh often bordering on snobbish place, among some sections of the student community (which to my mind the KKC represent.

Then again, I hold very left wing political beliefs, and practice a life of comparative social isolation, most people are fine and perfectly amiable, most very, very nice, but you do get a fair few snobs as well. Just as in life really.

Fair enough, each to their own. I personally think that spending absurd amounts of money on a suit to dance to some (usually terrible) music with booze is not entertaining, especially considering a) the problem St Andrews has with its' reputation among poorer students, b) the affordability of the clothes that most wear (I am not poor, though am totally anti-consumeristic) and I find the cost absurd. I also doubt I would agree with what you mean by a nice time, which isn't provided by being semi-drunken and out of control in a building with lots of others in a similar way.

Hiya, that might be a stupid question, but I want to make sure.

I just got into MA Psychology at St Andrews and will soon come to choosing my additional modules which, so far is a bit confusing to me.
I was wondering, if I study MA Psychology (arts), can I add Biology as one of my additional modules even if I haven't done Higher Biology in the past (therefore no real Biology basis)?

Any answers will be appreciated!

I struggle in a place like St Andrews, purely because it is a very (contrary to denials of students) posh often bordering on snobbish place, among some sections of the student community (which to my mind the KKC represent.

Hi everyone !

I will be moving to St Andrews in september and I am planning on getting a part time job. I will need to open a bank account, and I am struggling because all the information on the St Andrews website isn't really helpful. I currently live in France so I wouldn't be able to get a Student Account because you need a three year address history in the UK. (too bad for the Santander railcard... on the phone they didn't sound like they would be ok to get me one anyway). The other option is an International account, but they do charge about 20£/month for that...
Could anyone help me with this ? I emailed the moneymatters office in St Andrews to ask what international students in the same situation usually do, but they couldn't tell me. Surely there are other people in my case out there ? What would be the best option ?

Thank you so much !

This was 2 years ago, but my son (who is American) had no trouble setting up a regular current (checking) account with Lloyds (now TSB). I believe all they needed was a bank letter that you can generate on e-Vision from the uni that includes your UK address and specifies what you are studying. Plus your passport, money to deposit, etc. Good luck!

Hi, I've just secured my place at St. Andrews but I haven't actually received any emails or anything from the uni, except the confirmation of place email. Is this normal or should I have received reading lists and things about arrival?

The Saint has published several lists about what to bring to wet and windy St Andrews. What do current students like to add or qualify?

http://www.thesaint-online.com