"Being here is perfect. I’m not outgoing in that I like going to clubs but I do like going out and being social, things like going out for meals, eating rather than partying. This is a great area for finding things to do. There’s all kinds of people who come here and lots of societies to join. I’m on the committee of the Hindu society which has been a great way of meeting lots of new people. You feel like you’re part of a really supportive community where you know everyone. You might not know people by name but you know them by face. You might be walking past someone and they’ll give you a smile because they’ve seen you somewhere, it’s a really nice aspect of Royal Holloway. You feel like you know lots of people and you’re part of a community."

"One of the best things about this university is you really feel everyone, from the academics in your department to the students’ union, is there for you. I was concerned at first about being an international student. I was worried I wasn’t going to fit in because I was from a different background but I was pleasantly surprised at how many international students go here and how easy it was to fit in. What really helps me stay involved are the emails that keep me up to date with everything that’s going on. In the first week there was lots of information about how to get involved and there’s plenty more on the student intranet and social media too."