University of Cambridge Freshers Megathread 2016

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Alas, I did know that; I was myself reaffirming your own knowledge of my knowledge of your knowledge, which I assume you also know?

I did know, but I cannot say that I know anymore, alas, I cannot guarantee my knowledge in the future. And you know who caused this to be.

Idk.

I give up.

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Serine Soul

Do people lose or gain weight at uni (esp at camb)?

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username1865079

Original post by Serine Soul

Do people lose or gain weight at uni (esp at camb)?

Depends on whether you bringe-eat or lose appetite under stress :tongue:

Did you walk to the school or took a bus?
You'll be walking a lot as you're not cycling. You'll graduate with nicely toned legs and healthier heart to accompany your degree. :biggrin:

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username1162972

I have a family.
Not an orphan anymore. Whoo

Reply 1584

RyanW97

Original post by Serine Soul

Do people lose or gain weight at uni (esp at camb)?

I'd say probably gain weight if the idea of "freshers 15" is actually true :frown:

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camaieu

Original post by Serine Soul

Do people lose or gain weight at uni (esp at camb)?

Depends! I gained about 10 pounds in first year. But I was underweight before I started uni, so it wasn't a bad thing for me. A lot of people lose weight because of the stress - I lost weight during my finals because I was so keyed up!

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Serine Soul

Original post by vincrows

Depends on whether you bringe-eat or lose appetite under stress :tongue:

Did you walk to the school or took a bus?
You'll be walking a lot as you're not cycling. You'll graduate with nicely toned legs and healthier heart to accompany your degree. :biggrin:

Hmm I used to accompany revision with unhealthy snacks when I was in school...

I walked to and from sixth form, about half an hour in total! So I'm quite used to that :yep:

Original post by RyanW97

I'd say probably gain weight if the idea of "freshers 15" is actually true :frown:

I'm going to try and avoid microwave meals as much as I can

Original post by camaieu

I was thinking that stress would be a major contributor to weight loss. Maybe it'll be two birds, one stone for me :redface:

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camaieu

Original post by Serine Soul

Hmm I used to accompany revision with unhealthy snacks when I was in school...

I walked to and from sixth form, about half an hour in total! So I'm quite used to that :yep:

I'm going to try and avoid microwave meals as much as I can

I was thinking that stress would be a major contributor to weight loss. Maybe it'll be two birds, one stone for me :redface:

Some people deal with stress by eating more though: I got so stressed out during my final year that I didn't make the time to eat properly. So don't do that! Do try and avoid microwave meals if you can; eating in hall is at least giving you a half-decent meal, and you'll get a chance to socialise. :yep:

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alow

Original post by Serine Soul

Do people lose or gain weight at uni (esp at camb)?

I gained some thanks to huge hall portions. Much easier to avoid that if you learn to cook!

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username1865079

Original post by Serine Soul

Hmm I used to accompany revision with unhealthy snacks when I was in school...

I walked to and from sixth form, about half an hour in total! So I'm quite used to that :yep:

I'm going to try and avoid microwave meals as much as I can

I was thinking that stress would be a major contributor to weight loss. Maybe it'll be two birds, one stone for me :redface:

Do some sports. That'll keep your body and mind healthy, and also good for making friends. :smile:

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username1865079

The worst news this century.
Hope you guys will help to re-establish the rightful order of the universe......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-37419263

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username1162972

Original post by vincrows

The worst news this century.
Hope you guys will help to re-establish the rightful order of the universe......

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-37419263

Well we knows these rankings are BS if CalTech has been above MIT for the last few years....,

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username1865079

Original post by physicsmaths

Well we knows these rankings are BS if CalTech has been above MIT for the last few years....,

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It'd depends on a methodology of ranking. You always have to check what kind/ nature of indicators they use and its weighting. Can't dismiss it simply by looking at ranking itself.
However, any ranking that puts Oxford above Cambridge, let alone on the top of global ranking, is a complete BS.........

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username1865079

On a different note......

A warning to Pokemon Go addicts from Cambridge station......

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=683591471791364&set=gm.10154673437013816&type=3&theater

Reply 1594

jweo

Could anyone tell me when and how we're supposed to pay for tuition and accommodation? I've been looking through everything I've been sent but can't seem to find anything. Do we pay before we arrive?

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alow

Original post by jweo

Could anyone tell me when and how we're supposed to pay for tuition and accommodation? I've been looking through everything I've been sent but can't seem to find anything. Do we pay before we arrive?

At my college we have 2 weeks to pay for accommodation after we arrive. I think it's the same a tuition if you're not getting student finance.

You may pay when you matriculate though.

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Zacken

Original post by jweo

Could anyone tell me when and how we're supposed to pay for tuition and accommodation? I've been looking through everything I've been sent but can't seem to find anything. Do we pay before we arrive?

It varies from college to college, at mine - tuition, accommodation and EPOS are paid in three installments throughout the year, the first of which is on the 24th of October.

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jweo

Original post by alow

At my college we have 2 weeks to pay for accommodation after we arrive. I think it's the same a tuition if you're not getting student finance.

You may pay when you matriculate though.

Original post by Zacken

It varies from college to college, at mine - tuition, accommodation and EPOS are paid in three installments throughout the year, the first of which is on the 24th of October.

Ah ok thank you - just wanted to make sure I didn't have to do anything before I arrived or during freshers' week (while my bank account is being set up)

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username1865079

Original post by jweo

Ah ok thank you - just wanted to make sure I didn't have to do anything before I arrived or during freshers' week (while my bank account is being set up)

Don't worry, they never forget to send bills to students. :tongue:

If you're paying tuition fee with student loan, the money goes directly to the college from Student Finance, so you don't need to do anything for that.