I'm a student at Royal Holloway: ask me anything!

Do you accept Level 2 Basic Maths and Level 2 English NCFE certificate as an equivalent GCSE?

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Care to tell me why there were 7 months of roadworks at the Englefield Green crossroads junction next to Holloway? All they installed was a new path and some curly traffic lights!
(I live nearby)

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Do I need to bring washing machine powders and softers as well as everything to make the bed ?

Hi there,

Yes, you will need to provide your own laundry detergent. There are a number of laundrettes on campus near to each hall of residence for you to do your laundry. You will be able to pick up detergent either from the Union Shop, which is Royal Holloway's onsite convenience store, or in Englefield Green or Egham.

I hope that helps!

Camilla

How much is food at the founders hall if you're a catered student? I'm just curious as to how much each meal will cost me.

Hi Gloria,

If you are in catered halls and use your pay as you go campus account card (the college card that you will receive when enrolling), you will receive a 50% discount in each of the catering outlets.

On average you would expect to pay around £2.50 per meal for a meat main course with 2 sides.

For example, this would be made up from
Chicken main: £3.60 cash / £3.00 self-catered student / £1.50 catered student
New Potatoes: £1.04 cash/87p self-catered student/43p catered student
Sweetcorn 80p cash / 67p self-catered student / 34p catered student

A campus value plate is also offered, which is a main course with two sides for £2.25.

Remember to top up your college card- which can be done either online or on a top up machine on campus - to ensure that you receive your discount!

I hope this helps!

Camilla

Hi, sorry to be a pain, I was just wondering what the meal options are like; specifically are vegetarian options offered?

Hi there,

Yes, there will always be a vegetarian option on the menu.

Camilla

If you are in catered halls and use your pay as you go campus account card (the college card that you will receive when enrolling), you will receive a 50% discount in each of the catering outlets.

On average you would expect to pay around £2.50 per meal for a meat main course with 2 sides.

For example, this would be made up from
Chicken main: £3.60 cash / £3.00 self-catered student / £1.50 catered student
New Potatoes: £1.04 cash/87p self-catered student/43p catered student
Sweetcorn 80p cash / 67p self-catered student / 34p catered student

A campus value plate is also offered, which is a main course with two sides for £2.25.

Concerning moving in tomorrow, I have family members that want to help me move in that can't fit inside our already permitted car. Is there anyway they can also park on campus or any where they can park off campus?

Similarly, I can't find any information if there is any process of allowing student visitors on campus during term time / Arrival day. For example I have a friend who want's to make the journey by train tomorrow and walk to campus, can he just walk on campus, does he need to go somewhere and would I have to meet him there ect?

Reply needed ASAP, thanks

Concerning moving in tomorrow, I have family members that want to help me move in that can't fit inside our already permitted car. Is there anyway they can also park on campus or any where they can park off campus?

Similarly, I can't find any information if there is any process of allowing student visitors on campus during term time / Arrival day. For example I have a friend who want's to make the journey by train tomorrow and walk to campus, can he just walk on campus, does he need to go somewhere and would I have to meet him there ect?

Reply needed ASAP, thanks

If I recall it well, the persons coming with the fresher (so us), can only stay parked within the allocated arrival slot range and they must be gone by 6pm.

It's unlikely that you'll be allowed to bring another car on campus since it will be packed anyway- moving day is a nightmare car-wise so it's unlikely they'll find anywhere on campus to park. Off-campus, there are a few places in the Egham area that they could park.

Student visitors are allowed but you don't need to tell the university or anything. They're not supposed to stay overnight (but it's not like the university would know unless you told them).

Okay thanks peeps!

Hi will there be any pub crawls or people out drinking and getting messy today?

So if my calculations are correct, any catered students at the Founders would pay £47.25 per week. Is that right ?

Hi,

It's difficult to indicate a specific figure as the amount students spend is hugely variable.

Students in catered halls have access to a pantry, and as such some will prepare some meals such as breakfast and/or lunch there rather than purchasing it in Founder's dining hall. Equally, some students prefer the ease of eating all meals in the dining hall.

The system is really flexible so it is up to you to decide where to eat!

Camilla