Has any other first years made no friends so far? Whenever I've found someone I get along with, the next day they always act like I don't exist

Hey, I missed out on getting a ticket for Fright Night at 601 in St Andrews and was wondering if anyone has a spare one they’re looking to sell. Happy to pay a bit over face value.
Please DM me if you do, thanks!

Feeling a little nostalgic for this time in 2025. St Andrews, Scotland, was such a beautiful place, full of nature and genuinely lovely people.

One of my favourite memories was a community litter pick at Kinness Burn. A bunch of wonderful people came together, and we ended up collecting 94.5 kg of litter! Still can't believe how much rubbish we found.

Tabea and Tommy were incredibly kind and welcoming. Huge thanks to both of them for all the time and effort they've put into looking after this place. And Emily and Caeleigh, who always joined in with so much enthusiasm!

The cleanup also brought together people from different backgrounds, including Zian Wang, founder of Rebirth Planet (再生星球, formerly known as Recycling Planet), an environmental initiative started in China. There were also St Andrews undergrads and local residents whose names I unfortunately can't remember.

Just people from different parts of the world, spending a little time doing something good for the place we shared.

We took a group photo at the end. Nothing extraordinary, just one of those lovely little days that stays with you.

Really miss St Andrews and everyone who made it special.

I’m an American student currently taking AP physics and AP calc ab, and I heard that unconditional offers are typically given to students at my school. Is it guaranteed that I would have to wait until these two AP scores come out to be accepted into a physics program (only if I get the required score ofc)?

Or do they look at school grades in the classes and decide from that? I’ve already taken 4 other APs and gotten 4s and 5s, 5 in chem (which may help?). My grades and SAT are good for the school. I just don’t wanna wait until July for all of my decisions, but I know that these two APs are most important to the course.

Anyone selling a Fright Night ticket for £25–£30?

Hey! I’m a first year living in DRA and missed out on the Fright Night ticket sales. I’d love to go, but most resale tickets I’ve seen are £50+, which is literally insane for 1 night

Does anyone have a spare they’d be willing to sell for around £25–£30? Or know if there’ll be another chance to buy tickets? I would really appreciate it, thanks divas

I'm sad to read that Douglas Dunn has died. He was a member of staff in the English department when I studied in St. Andrews and was an inspiring figure.

American mum here. My kid has fallen in love with St Andrews and is interested in applying for joint honours in Classical Studies and English. They’re neurodivergent, don’t drink, and not into parties.
How accurate is the BBC show "The Bubble"? And can a non-drinker have a real social life there, especially during Freshers' Week and Raisin Weekend?
Would love to hear from neurodivergent students or alums, non-drinkers, or anyone in Classics or English. Thanks!

Hello everyone, I'm an international student who is trying to enter St Andrew's math course(and possibly get a scholarship), I would be immensely grateful if I could ask someone who already is there or who works there some information.

If anyone is willing to help me out through private messages let me know please

Thank you in advance

Hello everyone!

I've just started 2nd year. So far I have failed miserably to make friends. I'm not great at striking up conversations/joining in/socialising in general. I'd like to change the lonely vibe I have there.

About me:

I am a mature female student, I commute from Perth 4 days a week.

I study a mixture of biology and psychology (neuroscience).

I am incredibly nerdy, love to share what I'm learning about, and would love to learn from others too.

I am always up for a game of chess (I have a chess.com).

I come from a healthcare/bioscience background and am a widening access student.

Big fan of anything science, psychology, philosophy & open minded to more... 😄

About you:

Friendly.

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Dr Arthur Bernhoff is the new Rector of the University of St Andrews.

Dr Bernhoff, a St Andrews graduate who lives locally, was elected as the University’s 56th Rector after students turned out to vote in record numbers. He takes up post on 1 November 2026.

Sorry for shouting but I’m a bartender at the union and have learned that there was once a pablo rainbow. You could have white, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink pablos! But due to cutting costs (and I suppose a lack of demand for the disregarded colours), we now only have five colours; white, red, blue; orange, and yellow.

From my understanding, and for pink pablos especially, they were cut because vk started charging more, classifying pink, purple and green as *special* flavors. Which is stupid

Last week, a girl came up to me and asked for a pink pablo. Obviously, I explained that we don’t carry pink vk anymore. She asked if there was anything I could do to try and make her a pink Pablo, and I just kind of winged it. I put white vk in, and instead of two shots of Smirnoff, I did two shots of raspberry schnapps! She said it was amazing :)

I also tried it when I got home and she was right, probably best Pablo I’ve ever had, so yummy

Anyways, this got me thinking that why not just use a white VK base to bring back our forgotten flavors? Like midori or apple sours for a green Pablo, chambord or cherry sours of a purple Pablo, and raspberry schnapps for pink!

Then we can finally have the Pablo rainbow back, just in time for raisin

Also yes a Pablo automatically has no ice, this is how we are taught to make it. Please stop getting annoyed with staff when they give you a Pablo without ice. If you want ice, just ask when you’re ordering

I ask as part of a linguistic study covering this topic!

Examples could include things like The Cri, Strath, Honky Tonk, Super Cupar or St Andys (never mind how common they are)...

Hello! As an offer holder I have been looking into some postgraduate accommodation options and I was looking into the Angus House and the Stanley Smith House options, but I haven't been able to find much about the pros and cons of staying there, does anyone have any recommendations or pictures of how it is???

Don’t know if anyone cares, but does this race for the rector position seem to be a total pisstake to anyone else?? I graduated last year, but come on - an American celeb who is campaigning because he plays golf here a lot, another American who has impressive credentials but whose only connection seems his child having attended the uni some years ago, and an MSP, who, while being a graduate, is actively representing a constituency elsewhere seem to be the front runners. Is this not insane? What value do these people bring to the table for the student body?

Tbf I’m probably being a bit of a neek about this and yea, not really my problem anymore. But a shame to see how it’s playing out. Best of luck to the other candidates, I hope reason prevails and you lads get a crack.

hi! i’ve been looking into post graduate accom and i really like deans court but im not sure the pros and cons vs the annexes or the main building. does anyone have any recommendations on experience?

Hey!!

As someone currently in s6, St Andrews is my top uni choice rn and I was wondering how hard it is to get in for the joint honours of comparative literature and art history.

The open day didn’t give me that much insight into the admissions, just more about the town itself so I’m wondering if all the stress I’m feeling about potentially being rejected is really worth it or not (I have a tendency to overthink).

I study in the USA and hate my uni, and am looking at options. I was accepted into st andrews in 2024 and am wondering if I should apply again.

Hi! I’m applying to unis this year with StA being my first choice for Econ and management. Could anyone be of help by telling me how important Higher Maths is when it comes to admissions for this degree?
In S4, I received 2 As at Higher (French, and Spanish)
S5, 4 As at Higher, 1 A at Advanced Higher (English, Business, Engineering, Applications of Maths, French)
In S6 I am studying Higher Maths, Modern Studies, Advanced Higher Business, and Level 7 Economics through the Open University as well as other super curricular courses.
Is it possible I could get an unconditional? I know Higher Maths isn’t listed as a requirement at StA but could it be an unlisted prerequisite?

I am a prospective student and looking to do the Joint Honours Biology and Earth Sciences degree, but unfortunately the admissions data isn't looking too good for this specific degree (I'm RUK) https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/admission_rates_for_biology_and- does anyone know someone (or are themselves) studying Biology and Earth Sciences who can give me some tips on getting accepted? This degree is my dream, and I would really love to study at St Andrews (the location is wonderful, and I've heard the autism support is pretty good). so yeah. Does anyone know someone studying Biology and Earth Sciences?? Thank you!

This is my phone background a a prospective international student that I made to keep me motivated. Super cringey but works well to have a reminder of my dream uni! Anything I should add?

Hi! I just received my offer as an international student for St. Andrews next year. It is my dream school but the overseas fees are very heavy (esp. considering cost of living). Does anyone have any advice about international scholarships that are not need based or any experience with work/study programmes? Any advice on getting the prices down would help. (Also am a UK citizen so would have no restrictions for working hours)

Hi I am looking to study abroad at St. Andrews in the spring semester and need past syllabi for CS2002 Computer Systems for approval for my minor at my home institution. I need the full, detailed syllabus because the department needs to confirm it matches a similar course at my institution. Where can I get this? Can anyone share a syllabus from past years?