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Discover more about life outside the lecture hall

Exploring new interests, developing fresh skills and enjoying an active social life are an important part of being a student - and at Royal Holloway you’ll have plenty of opportunity to do all three.

 

 

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What our students say

Hear directly from students about the Royal Holloway experience

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Social scene

You can look forward to a lively social scene

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Student media

Make your voice heard through our student newspapers and radio and TV stations.

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Clubs and societies

From bhangra to debating, there’s a dazzling choice of clubs and societies

Sports clubs

Sport

Sports for everyone

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The Students' Union

Our Students’ Union is one of the most active in the UK

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Work while you study

Advice and information on finding part-time work.

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Mature students

We welcome those coming back to education.

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Volunteering

Volunteering opportunities at Royal Holloway.

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Chat with our students

Our students are here to help answer any of your questions about life here at Royal Holloway

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Find your why

They say the two most important days of your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why

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Support and welfare

Problems with a landlord? Struggling with your finances? Our Student Services Centre offers a single point of contact for all non-academic problems

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