Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway is located on a 135-acre campus surrounded by Surrey countryside, only a short walk from the town of Egham. Nearby towns include Staines and Windsor, with theatres, cinemas, shops and restaurants. Central London is 40 minutes away by train.

• The idyllic Virginia Water Lake offers a peaceful spot a short distance away from the campus. Students can also enjoy the sweeping parkland of Windsor Great Park.
• Richmond, with river walks, theatres, cinemas and galleries, is a train ride away. Neighbouring Twickenham, the home of England Rugby, hosts international sport.
• Thorpe Park, one of the UK's premier theme parks, is nearby.
• The museums, galleries, theatres, shopping and nightlife of central London are just 40 minutes away by train.
• Staines-upon-Thames and Windsor are nearby towns offering shopping, bars, clubs and restaurants.

• Accommodation is guaranteed to new undergraduates who make Royal Holloway their Firm choice and apply by the relevant deadline.
• Halls are catered, where students pay for food on a pay-as-you-go basis, or self-catered, with fully-equipped kitchens.
• All halls are on campus with the exception of Kingswood, which is just 1 mile away with a free bus to and from the main campus.
• Students can choose from a wide range of accommodation, from rooms in the Grade I listed Founder's to shared flats or townhouses.
• A range of activities are organised during welcome week to help students settle into halls.

• The SU provides wellbeing advice, guidance on housing and academic support, as well as part-time employment for students.
• There are 110 clubs and societies covering a wide range of interests as well as a magazine, TV station and radio station.
• Social events include regular club nights and the summer ball. Students can also try out activities with 'Give it a Go' sessions.

• Egham is a 15-minute walk away, with a regular bus service to and from the train station.
• Accommodation is just minutes away from academic buildings – except one residence, which is 1 mile away with a free bus.
• Heathrow Airport is only 7 miles from the campus.

• Plenty of part-time work is available on campus and in the local area, in hospitality, retail, sport and education.
• The university and Students' Union employ students in a range of roles such as student ambassadors and work in bars and cafés.
• The Careers and Employability Service runs a bi-annual part-time jobs fair and an online jobs board.

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