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Is there anywhere in the university where undergraduates in the faculty of science can take up or learn a foreign language from beginners level? ( some universities have "language centres" for this)

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Reply 6441

TheSophistory

I've heard that the first year at St Andrew's tends to be a 'catch-up' year, i.e. not very challenging? I'm assuming this is just a rumour! (I'm looking to do History)

Reply 6442

maths134

Is there much LGBT going on?

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Ecosse_14

Original post by FDR

Is there anywhere in the university where undergraduates in the faculty of science can take up or learn a foreign language from beginners level? ( some universities have "language centres" for this)

Yep, St Andrews do evening language classes :smile:

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FDR

Original post by Ecosse_14

Yep, St Andrews do evening language classes :smile:

Thanks! Last question on this, I promise, how much do these classes usually cost? :smile:

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Ecosse_14

Original post by FDR

Thanks! Last question on this, I promise, how much do these classes usually cost? :smile:

Think they're around £90, although if you're Scottish I think you get them for free, not 100% sure as I've never took one.

Reply 6446

Hopefull

Original post by TheSophistory

I've heard that the first year at St Andrew's tends to be a 'catch-up' year, i.e. not very challenging? I'm assuming this is just a rumour! (I'm looking to do History)

In some cases yes. Not in others. For example if your history course at school or college covered periods a, b and c but St Andrews covers something different then it's less about catching up, rather learning something new.

My experience is that 1st year is a good year to get into the way of the university, what they expect, and if it's a new subject gain the theoretical underpinnings you'll require to progress.

I'd go with an open mind and if you find it is a catch up, great. You'll do very well. If not, then it's a chance to settle into your new life.

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Sappho

Original post by dragon500uk

It's not a city.... It's a town. I'd go as far as calling it a village if the university wasn't there.

Have you looked on googlemaps? There is street view you can have a look yourself.

St Andrews is indeed a city by definition because it has a cathedral.

Reply 6448

Sappho

Original post by FDR

Thanks! Last question on this, I promise, how much do these classes usually cost? :smile:

Original post by Ecosse_14

Think they're around £90, although if you're Scottish I think you get them for free, not 100% sure as I've never took one.

I think that applies only for Gaelic. You will find more information here: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/eveninglanguages/

And yes, it's 90 pounds I pay for my Gaelic lessons, I'm not Scottish though.

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maxcartwright

do people go down to london a lot? I love the sound of the uni, I cant get up there for any open days so I cant see it before i send in my UCAS. the only thing is that it seems a bit isolated.

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Ecosse_14

Original post by Sappho

I think that applies only for Gaelic. You will find more information here: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/eveninglanguages/

And yes, it's 90 pounds I pay for my Gaelic lessons, I'm not Scottish though.

Yeah just checked and they've changed the funding so that it's only free for Gaelic.

Reply 6451

No Future

Original post by FDR

Is there anywhere in the university where undergraduates in the faculty of science can take up or learn a foreign language from beginners level? ( some universities have "language centres" for this)

You can take up language lessons, doesn't matter what your subject is, you need to pay though

Reply 6452

No Future

Original post by maxcartwright

do people go down to london a lot? I love the sound of the uni, I cant get up there for any open days so I cant see it before i send in my UCAS. the only thing is that it seems a bit isolated.

Nothing stopping them.

Sleeper train good for this.

Reply 6453

No Future

Original post by Ecosse_14

Yeah just checked and they've changed the funding so that it's only free for Gaelic.

However, there is some funding you can apply for if you live in Scotland and can use this for language course. Is somewhere on the uni website under 'funding'

Reply 6454

No Future

Original post by maths134

Is there much LGBT going on?

My friend says yes

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Ecosse_14

Original post by No Future

However, there is some funding you can apply for if you live in Scotland and can use this for language course. Is somewhere on the uni website under 'funding'

Got a link?

Reply 6456

aurcen

I wonder, how many international spots do St. Andrews allocate for international students planning on doing medicine? I've had a look at the uni and the city. Looks really good. I kinda like the quiet and homely feel the whole city has. I really really want to include it in my UCAS choices. But I'm afraid that they only admit very little international students and that my chances of getting in will be very slim. And I don't want to waste a spot on my choices. Cheers.