Royal Holloway University Of London Student Experience

University of Westminster

7.8(4 Reviews)

University of Hertfordshire

7.4(24 Reviews)

Reason for choosing my college

• I chose this college because of its esteemed reputation, well-curated coursed and vibrant campus. The university has a very diverse and inclusive community of students as well global access to business hubs and networking opportunities.

University of Leeds

7.5(56 Reviews)

Reason for Rejection

• I did not hear back from the university in my bracket of deadline. I did hear back from various other universities so I chose not to wait and explore other options. I do not have any other specific reason.

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• Chosing UK was both personal and academic. First, it has some of the best business schools in the world and London was always my dream country. Royal Holloway University had a very esteemed reputation for the course I was after. It had a diverse student environment. It also provided very good networking opportunities for students after graduation.

• There are usually up to 5 classes a week. The classes are divided into 2 days. So you have to attend classes for 2 days a week. Classes timings vary based on what group you are put into. Average class strength in a 2-hour class is 70-100 and for a 1-hour class is 30. Self study does not require more than an hour a day.

• The faculty members are very helpful and supportive. Each course has diverse faculty members who are very thorough with the subject. They are always open for feedback and questions. They also have open office hours for students who need help after class hours as well.

• The university has 2 campuses, one in England and one in London. The majority of courses are taught on the EGHAM campus. The campus has an entire building dedicated to library and student reading facilities, including group discussion rooms and silent study. It has a great sports area with different facilities available for students.

• All the students are to be paid minimum wage as a salary no matter where they work. It might be a little difficult to find work in Egham once the semester starts due to high demand. But cities like Staines, Windsor, Feltham, Ascot and Twickenham have easy transportation access and lots of work opportunities.

• The university has various clubs and societies that recruit existing students as well as alumni's to work on campus. They also provide salaries above the minimum wage for some roles. The timings for work for students are a minimum of 20 hours a week on or off campus. The city also has various restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance, as well as nearby cities that are 15 minutes by bus.

• The majority of graduates from Royal Holloway University of London find full-time jobs within 6 months. Some might also continue to work full time in their part-time job location. The university has a dedicated career service centre that works all year, preparing students for placements and interviews after graduation.

• Egham is a very small city with lots of student accommodation options. Some of the best and most common are IQ and The Garage, both within 5 minutes walking distance from campus. You can find them by simply searching for accommodations on Google. They are a bit expensive than on-campus accommodations, but they have different room-sharing options.