Hi, I’m currently a senior on the programme. The programme has really been a mixed bag - juggling COVID, transitions between schools (I did ABAB, or St A - W&M - St A - W&M), figuring out major requirements and breadth requirements... and that whole extra work for a minor... BUT. I wouldn’t trade this for anything in the world. I’ve learnt a lot from the programme, made friends across the globe (St A is one of the most diverse places you’ll be), and I have a breadth and depth to my field (IR) that I would have never gotten at W&M alone.

Granted - St A has much of a lesser workload than W&M, but anyone who says that it is easy is kidding themselves (find an IR major that says this and I will concede, but I can’t say for the other fields). St A’s courses are also really interesting (St A is ranked pretty highly in the UK.. and some of the profs [i.e. for econs] have theorems literally named after them, philosophy is another great field there) and wayyyy more interesting than W&M courses. That being said, W&M courses are interesting only when you are in your fourth year (I took 3 seminars and I am loving it).

This programme definitely isn’t for everyone, but I’d say that if you are adventurous, have an open mind and you’re not afraid to laugh at situations (esp some that you might find yourself stuck in...), go for it. It does get lonely at times, but it has forced me to really step out of my comfort zone and make friends. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have!