This university in Scotland welcomes its freshers by holding a foam fight

Continuing its age-old tradition, thousands of students put down their books and took part in a mass foam fight took at Scotland's oldest university, St Andrews. The Raisin Monday costumed foam fight is the culmination of a week of mentoring to welcome first-year students into the 'academic families' as they start their studies at the University of St Andrews.

Continuing its old tradition, thousands of students put down their books and took part in a mass foam fight took at Scotland's oldest university, St Andrews. Credit: AFP Photo

The Raisin Monday costumed foam fight is the culmination of a week of mentoring to welcome first-year students into the 'academic families' as they start their studies at the University of St Andrews. Here are some glimpses from the fun-filled event! Credit: AFP Photo

First year students pose for a photo during the annual Raisin Monday shaving foam fight in St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

Smeared in shaving foam, a student is clicked at the Lower College Lawn in St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

Freshers get welcomed with 'shaving foam' at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

First year students are seen having a ball at the annual Raisin Monday shaving foam fight on the Lower College Lawn in St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

A group of freshers participate in the annual Raisin Monday shaving foam fight on the Lower College Lawn in St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

A student gestures during the mass foam fight on the Lower College Lawn in St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

Freshers are all smiles during the annual Raisin Monday shaving foam fight in the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

A fresher strikes a pose during the annual Raisin Monday shaving foam fight in the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

Freshers having gala time at the annual Raisin Monday shaving foam fight in the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo

Freshers during the annual Raisin Monday shaving foam fight in the University of St Andrews, Scotland. Credit: AFP Photo