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Original post by wibletg
96% average 
Haven't got in yet though, have to meet my offer first
Haven't got in yet though, have to meet my offer first
I wish you all the best
Original post by louisjevans
to people who have succeeded and got into cambridge, what was your AS ums average? Ta.
91% over 5, in 2008.
Wow that makes me feel old.
Original post by JakeLucGoodman
aww maybe being a manc will help a little... why are the student nights those nights?
hrm i can see myself getting quite a chip on my shoulder around so many toffs
hrm i can see myself getting quite a chip on my shoulder around so many toffs
Before you arrive, please get out of your head the idea that public/privately-schooled people = toffs. There are a few idiots like in that story you've heard, just as there are some people from bad comprehensives who make a big deal out of their working-class-warrior background. But the vast majority of students, regardless of schooling, are just normal young adults, perhaps with slight variations in previous experience. I remember a conversation with one of my friends from London early on, where she was saying how ethnically un-diverse Cambridge is, and I was like
"This is the most diverse place I've ever lived in!" (I am from Shropshire, there just aren't many non-white people there). If you are open to making friends with everyone, it really will not matter the slightest bit where you went to school. I know a couple of guys from Eton who are incredibly kind and quiet, and some of the "poshest" people in my year were actually state-schooled.I come from a slightly odd position in that I went to private school, but I was on a government-assisted place (these don't exist any more) and a scholarship. My parents' income was below average and they really struggled to get me through that school. I got mocked/bullied quite a lot because I was a "charity case," didn't have cool clothes and my parents drove crappy cars. I'm not saying we were desperately poor or anything; if I had gone to state school we'd not have been too badly off, but they made that sacrifice for my benefit. So it really pisses me off when people assume that anyone who went to a public school must be a toff/up themselves/not know about living in the real world.
Original post by Helenia
Before you arrive, please get out of your head the idea that public/privately-schooled people = toffs. There are a few idiots like in that story you've heard, just as there are some people from bad comprehensives who make a big deal out of their working-class-warrior background. But the vast majority of students, regardless of schooling, are just normal young adults, perhaps with slight variations in previous experience. I remember a conversation with one of my friends from London early on, where she was saying how ethnically un-diverse Cambridge is, and I was like "This is the most diverse place I've ever lived in!" (I am from Shropshire, there just aren't many non-white people there). If you are open to making friends with everyone, it really will not matter the slightest bit where you went to school. I know a couple of guys from Eton who are incredibly kind and quiet, and some of the "poshest" people in my year were actually state-schooled.
I come from a slightly odd position in that I went to private school, but I was on a government-assisted place (these don't exist any more) and a scholarship. My parents' income was below average and they really struggled to get me through that school. I got mocked/bullied quite a lot because I was a "charity case," didn't have cool clothes and my parents drove crappy cars. I'm not saying we were desperately poor or anything; if I had gone to state school we'd not have been too badly off, but they made that sacrifice for my benefit. So it really pisses me off when people assume that anyone who went to a public school must be a toff/up themselves/not know about living in the real world.
"This is the most diverse place I've ever lived in!" (I am from Shropshire, there just aren't many non-white people there). If you are open to making friends with everyone, it really will not matter the slightest bit where you went to school. I know a couple of guys from Eton who are incredibly kind and quiet, and some of the "poshest" people in my year were actually state-schooled.I come from a slightly odd position in that I went to private school, but I was on a government-assisted place (these don't exist any more) and a scholarship. My parents' income was below average and they really struggled to get me through that school. I got mocked/bullied quite a lot because I was a "charity case," didn't have cool clothes and my parents drove crappy cars. I'm not saying we were desperately poor or anything; if I had gone to state school we'd not have been too badly off, but they made that sacrifice for my benefit. So it really pisses me off when people assume that anyone who went to a public school must be a toff/up themselves/not know about living in the real world.
no it wasnt the education bit i was complaining about it was the nobs bit. obviously being from a well off family or having gone to a private school doesnt make you a douche i just cba with young gideon osbournes is all. also the reason i brought up the manc thing is that i dont wanna be told to bugger off for being a cambridge student by locals & ruskiners
when you say open to making friends with everyone i was expressing a concern that 1 that includes people like those rugby players & 2 that cant include anyone who doesnt go to Cambridge, because of the reputation those guys have built for students
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Original post by JakeLucGoodman
no it wasnt the education bit i was complaining about it was the nobs bit. obviously being from a well off family or having gone to a private school doesnt make you a douche i just cba with young gideon osbournes is all. also the reason i brought up the manc thing is that i dont wanna be told to bugger off for being a cambridge student by locals & ruskiners
when you say open to making friends with everyone i was expressing a concern that 1 that includes people like those rugby players & 2 that cant include anyone who doesnt go to Cambridge, because of the reputation those guys have built for students
when you say open to making friends with everyone i was expressing a concern that 1 that includes people like those rugby players & 2 that cant include anyone who doesnt go to Cambridge, because of the reputation those guys have built for students
The only way this would ever be a problem is if you went with unnecessary angst over the fact that different people come from different socio-economic backgrounds. The locals aren't supposed to be fond of us, but I've never had any problems with them. In fact, one of them complimented me on my wholly suitable black tie apparel in danger Spoons last night.
Anyway, you'd barely talk to anyone from outside the uni. I mean, you could go out of your way to socialise with people from anglia ruskin, but you'd have to go way out of your way.
Seriously, the only people who have any trouble with other people being from different backgrounds are people who go out of their way to give a ****. I'm from a lower-middle-class-ish background in blackpool and I'm doing fine. No-one even notices or cares either way.
Original post by JakeLucGoodman
no it wasnt the education bit i was complaining about it was the nobs bit. obviously being from a well off family or having gone to a private school doesnt make you a douche i just cba with young gideon osbournes is all. also the reason i brought up the manc thing is that i dont wanna be told to bugger off for being a cambridge student by locals & ruskiners
when you say open to making friends with everyone i was expressing a concern that 1 that includes people like those rugby players & 2 that cant include anyone who doesnt go to Cambridge, because of the reputation those guys have built for students
when you say open to making friends with everyone i was expressing a concern that 1 that includes people like those rugby players & 2 that cant include anyone who doesnt go to Cambridge, because of the reputation those guys have built for students
There'll be dickheads at whatever university you go to, and there are dickheads from every type of school, they just express it differently. Fortunately they are in a very small minority, and usually you'll be able to easily identify them and avoid. Just don't write someone off because they went to a "posh" school or have a "posh" accent, and most of the time most people will be normal and friendly. Everyone wants to make friends early on, and quite a lot of the private schoolers will be just as paranoid that people will hate them for going to private school just as much as state-schoolers are worried they'll be looked down on.
As for mixing with town people/ARU people, in general you'll have very little to do with them unless you either actively seek them out by going out on "their" nights or get involved in some kind of community activities. Town/gown hostility has existed for as long as the university has, but it's not really that bad - few people will actively shun you for going to the university - it's just unlikely you'll meet many of them. Cambridge University really does exist in a "bubble" which you have to go to a bit of effort to break. I met a few locals through my work with Brownies and the Red Cross, but apart from that, like the vast majority of students, largely socialised within my college group and occasionally my subject.
Original post by louisjevans
to people who have succeeded and got into cambridge, what was your AS ums average? Ta.
"In the last admissions round the average Cambridge applicant scored about 90% on this measure, while the average successful Cambridge applicant scored nearer 95%. Note that both these figures are averages. There were successful Cambridge applicants who had UMS averages in their best/most relevant three subjects below 90%."
Original post by Colmans
"In the last admissions round the average Cambridge applicant scored about 90% on this measure, while the average successful Cambridge applicant scored nearer 95%. Note that both these figures are averages. There were successful Cambridge applicants who had UMS averages in their best/most relevant three subjects below 90%."
"Applications and acceptances by UCAS tariff scores and gender
• Of those accepted, 97.6% (89.0%†) achieved the equivalent of A*AA (380 UCAS tariff points) or better
counting only their best three A Levels excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
• The number of unsuccessful applicants who went on to achieve the equivalent of A*AA (380 UCAS tariff
points) or better counting only their best three A Levels excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking is
4,858 (4,288†).
† NB: applicants who applied post-qualification in the last round did not have the opportunity to be
awarded an A*, which was introduced for A Level awards in 2010."
Here - knock yourselves out!
Apparently it's Table 3.1 you want.Original post by Tortious
"Applications and acceptances by UCAS tariff scores and gender
• Of those accepted, 97.6% (89.0%†) achieved the equivalent of A*AA (380 UCAS tariff points) or better
counting only their best three A Levels excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
• The number of unsuccessful applicants who went on to achieve the equivalent of A*AA (380 UCAS tariff
points) or better counting only their best three A Levels excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking is
4,858 (4,288†).
† NB: applicants who applied post-qualification in the last round did not have the opportunity to be
awarded an A*, which was introduced for A Level awards in 2010."
Here - knock yourselves out! Apparently it's Table 3.1 you want.
• Of those accepted, 97.6% (89.0%†) achieved the equivalent of A*AA (380 UCAS tariff points) or better
counting only their best three A Levels excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.
• The number of unsuccessful applicants who went on to achieve the equivalent of A*AA (380 UCAS tariff
points) or better counting only their best three A Levels excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking is
4,858 (4,288†).
† NB: applicants who applied post-qualification in the last round did not have the opportunity to be
awarded an A*, which was introduced for A Level awards in 2010."
Here - knock yourselves out!
Apparently it's Table 3.1 you want.Both of us quoting from Cambridge website. However for an applicant it is the UMS scores they had achieved by application not the UCAS tariff after upper sixth retakes that relate to the question asked.
Original post by Helenia
I did Medicine, which is a 6 year course at Cambridge, hence why I was there for so long! Undergrad life for medics is pretty much the same as any other subject, but it's different in clinical years - you're treated as a graduate student but the course is very different from a standard PhD or whatever.
Awesome. My sister's thinking about doing Medicine, though she decided against Oxbridge fairly early on (though she has the requisite grades to apply.) I'm afraid I lack the passion for science myself (LOL); science, to me, makes about as much sense as knowing whether or not there is a God. I was never especially bad at it, but I was never endowed with a fascination for science myself. It's like any subject area in that sense, I suppose: some people have a real interest in it, some don't. Save that science spreads itself over so many different areas; it's so so so much more than just Biology, Physics and Chemistry these days. Even within my own subject area (History), there are increasing calls from preeminent historiographers to treat some parts of the subject - primarily historiography, surprise surprise - as if it were a science. Though perhaps I should stop on this subect, before I start ranting!
I hope you found your medical course as interesting as I'm sure it was; I'm afraid I've had more than a few friends for whom medicine was interesting for the first two years of their courses, but their passion for the vocation faded dramatically after that. (Whether they found the demands of it too much to handle, I do not know.) That's a shame, I think, but then for some a better route is to take a Biochemistry degree, or a Chemistry degree or a Biomedical Sciences degree and then progress on to Medicine as a postgraduate. I know a lot of people who are doing that; indeed, my sister hasn't ruled that out in case she doesn't quite achieve the emaculate results she'd need for her A2's to allow her to apply straight in for Medicine.
So are you still based in Cambridge, out of curiosity? It's such a dreamy place to be based for your undergraduate studies, let alone for a full medical course or for those lucky enough to be able to go onto postgraduate qualifications there or 'the full shabang' (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD). To say that I'm pretty freakin' jealous would be one of the greatest understatements of all time. As I have attested to time and again on TSR, in my view Cambridge is even more beautiful even than Oxford, and I don't make that comparison lightly, being an Oxford person born and raised.
Are you still in touch with many of your Cambridge friends, then? Sorry to rant so much and ask so many doubtless infuriating questions of you! Best wishes.
When they see your ums, do they see the whole AS ums (ie. out of 300) or the individual units? Because although i got 120ums in physics unit 1 in the isa i got a C which is 48/60 
that was a let down
that was a let down 
Original post by louisjevans
When they see your ums, do they see the whole AS ums (ie. out of 300) or the individual units? Because although i got 120ums in physics unit 1 in the isa i got a C which is 48/60 that was a let down
that was a let down The individual units
Can students walk through other colleges? For example, if I wanted to walk through kings to get over the river? (Even though I won't be studying at Kings)
Original post by Smithy94
Can students walk through other colleges? For example, if I wanted to walk through kings to get over the river? (Even though I won't be studying at Kings)
Yep.
Original post by Smithy94
Can students walk through other colleges? For example, if I wanted to walk through kings to get over the river? (Even though I won't be studying at Kings)
Yes, though in the case of King's you have to show your university card. You often have to have keys to get into certain parts of colleges during the day, or to get into the college at all in the evening.
Hello all,
I’ve been following this thread for a while now and just wanted to thank all of the contributors here. This thread’s been great
I’ve been accepted at Cambridge as a master’s student (2 years), and was wondering if anyone could tell me what life is like for postgrads.
How much of the undergraduate college traditions carry over to postgraduates? All this stuff about uncles and aunts and formals, it’s quite confusing to keep track of it all, but then I remember I’m not even an undergrad and wonder how much of it applies.
I also got fished out of the pool into Robinson College today, and was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to Robinson’s atmosphere and reputation within Cambridge?
So far it seems that Robinsonians are friendly, the food is apparently great, but the college has no money, so is quite pricey. That’s about as much as I’ve gathered from this thread.
How is the location? It seems quite far on google maps, but it’s right next to the university library, so having never visited Cambridge it’s hard to tell
And how is the gym? Any good?
Also, according to their website, rooms are cleaned once a week and besheets changed. That seems quite odd to me, is it done in all colleges??
Apologies for the onslaught of questions!
I’ve been following this thread for a while now and just wanted to thank all of the contributors here. This thread’s been great
I’ve been accepted at Cambridge as a master’s student (2 years), and was wondering if anyone could tell me what life is like for postgrads.
How much of the undergraduate college traditions carry over to postgraduates? All this stuff about uncles and aunts and formals, it’s quite confusing to keep track of it all, but then I remember I’m not even an undergrad and wonder how much of it applies.
I also got fished out of the pool into Robinson College today, and was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to Robinson’s atmosphere and reputation within Cambridge?
So far it seems that Robinsonians are friendly, the food is apparently great, but the college has no money, so is quite pricey. That’s about as much as I’ve gathered from this thread.
How is the location? It seems quite far on google maps, but it’s right next to the university library, so having never visited Cambridge it’s hard to tell
And how is the gym? Any good?
Also, according to their website, rooms are cleaned once a week and besheets changed. That seems quite odd to me, is it done in all colleges??
Apologies for the onslaught of questions!
Original post by SebCross
Awesome. My sister's thinking about doing Medicine, though she decided against Oxbridge fairly early on (though she has the requisite grades to apply.) I'm afraid I lack the passion for science myself (LOL); science, to me, makes about as much sense as knowing whether or not there is a God. I was never especially bad at it, but I was never endowed with a fascination for science myself. It's like any subject area in that sense, I suppose: some people have a real interest in it, some don't. Save that science spreads itself over so many different areas; it's so so so much more than just Biology, Physics and Chemistry these days. Even within my own subject area (History), there are increasing calls from preeminent historiographers to treat some parts of the subject - primarily historiography, surprise surprise - as if it were a science. Though perhaps I should stop on this subect, before I start ranting!
I hope you found your medical course as interesting as I'm sure it was; I'm afraid I've had more than a few friends for whom medicine was interesting for the first two years of their courses, but their passion for the vocation faded dramatically after that. (Whether they found the demands of it too much to handle, I do not know.) That's a shame, I think, but then for some a better route is to take a Biochemistry degree, or a Chemistry degree or a Biomedical Sciences degree and then progress on to Medicine as a postgraduate. I know a lot of people who are doing that; indeed, my sister hasn't ruled that out in case she doesn't quite achieve the emaculate results she'd need for her A2's to allow her to apply straight in for Medicine.
So are you still based in Cambridge, out of curiosity? It's such a dreamy place to be based for your undergraduate studies, let alone for a full medical course or for those lucky enough to be able to go onto postgraduate qualifications there or 'the full shabang' (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD). To say that I'm pretty freakin' jealous would be one of the greatest understatements of all time. As I have attested to time and again on TSR, in my view Cambridge is even more beautiful even than Oxford, and I don't make that comparison lightly, being an Oxford person born and raised.
Are you still in touch with many of your Cambridge friends, then? Sorry to rant so much and ask so many doubtless infuriating questions of you! Best wishes.
I hope you found your medical course as interesting as I'm sure it was; I'm afraid I've had more than a few friends for whom medicine was interesting for the first two years of their courses, but their passion for the vocation faded dramatically after that. (Whether they found the demands of it too much to handle, I do not know.) That's a shame, I think, but then for some a better route is to take a Biochemistry degree, or a Chemistry degree or a Biomedical Sciences degree and then progress on to Medicine as a postgraduate. I know a lot of people who are doing that; indeed, my sister hasn't ruled that out in case she doesn't quite achieve the emaculate results she'd need for her A2's to allow her to apply straight in for Medicine.
So are you still based in Cambridge, out of curiosity? It's such a dreamy place to be based for your undergraduate studies, let alone for a full medical course or for those lucky enough to be able to go onto postgraduate qualifications there or 'the full shabang' (i.e. Bachelor's, Master's, PhD). To say that I'm pretty freakin' jealous would be one of the greatest understatements of all time. As I have attested to time and again on TSR, in my view Cambridge is even more beautiful even than Oxford, and I don't make that comparison lightly, being an Oxford person born and raised.
Are you still in touch with many of your Cambridge friends, then? Sorry to rant so much and ask so many doubtless infuriating questions of you! Best wishes.
I moved to London after graduating to live with my boyfriend (now husband) as he works there and 2 years of long-distance was enough! I'm planning on being in London for 2 more years and then looking outside. If it hadn't been for the other half, I'd almost certainly have stayed in East Anglia, and it's still a definite possibility that we'll go back later on.
I am still in touch with quite a few of my Cambridge friends, both medics and non-medics. We don't see each other very often as we're all scattered over the country now, but it's great when we do get together!
spaceman spiff
I’ve been accepted at Cambridge as a master’s student (2 years), and was wondering if anyone could tell me what life is like for postgrads.
How much of the undergraduate college traditions carry over to postgraduates? All this stuff about uncles and aunts and formals, it’s quite confusing to keep track of it all, but then I remember I’m not even an undergrad and wonder how much of it applies.
I also got fished out of the pool into Robinson College today, and was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to Robinson’s atmosphere and reputation within Cambridge?
So far it seems that Robinsonians are friendly, the food is apparently great, but the college has no money, so is quite pricey. That’s about as much as I’ve gathered from this thread.
How is the location? It seems quite far on google maps, but it’s right next to the university library, so having never visited Cambridge it’s hard to tell
And how is the gym? Any good?
Also, according to their website, rooms are cleaned once a week and besheets changed. That seems quite odd to me, is it done in all colleges??
How much of the undergraduate college traditions carry over to postgraduates? All this stuff about uncles and aunts and formals, it’s quite confusing to keep track of it all, but then I remember I’m not even an undergrad and wonder how much of it applies.
I also got fished out of the pool into Robinson College today, and was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to Robinson’s atmosphere and reputation within Cambridge?
So far it seems that Robinsonians are friendly, the food is apparently great, but the college has no money, so is quite pricey. That’s about as much as I’ve gathered from this thread.
How is the location? It seems quite far on google maps, but it’s right next to the university library, so having never visited Cambridge it’s hard to tell
And how is the gym? Any good?
Also, according to their website, rooms are cleaned once a week and besheets changed. That seems quite odd to me, is it done in all colleges??
Life is a bit different as a graduate student. Some colleges will still have MCR (middle combination room; like the JCR but for grad students) parents etc, and most of them will have a specific MCR formal every so often and various other graduate-based socials, but you're still able to go to undergraduate events if you want to. How involved you are in college life is very variable - many colleges house their grads off-site and so it's a bit more effort to go to the bar etc.
I don't know much about life at Robinson, but its location is not that bad. If you're an Arts student, being close to the UL will be an advantage; if you're a science student then all the departments are within a relatively short cycle ride. Room cleaning is pretty standard at all colleges, though at Clare they would only change your bed if you used their (not very nice) own college bedding. I miss my bedder SO much.
Original post by spaceman spiff
Hello all,
I’ve been following this thread for a while now and just wanted to thank all of the contributors here. This thread’s been great
I’ve been accepted at Cambridge as a master’s student (2 years), and was wondering if anyone could tell me what life is like for postgrads.
How much of the undergraduate college traditions carry over to postgraduates? All this stuff about uncles and aunts and formals, it’s quite confusing to keep track of it all, but then I remember I’m not even an undergrad and wonder how much of it applies.
I also got fished out of the pool into Robinson College today, and was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to Robinson’s atmosphere and reputation within Cambridge?
So far it seems that Robinsonians are friendly, the food is apparently great, but the college has no money, so is quite pricey. That’s about as much as I’ve gathered from this thread.
How is the location? It seems quite far on google maps, but it’s right next to the university library, so having never visited Cambridge it’s hard to tell
And how is the gym? Any good?
Also, according to their website, rooms are cleaned once a week and besheets changed. That seems quite odd to me, is it done in all colleges??
Apologies for the onslaught of questions!
I’ve been following this thread for a while now and just wanted to thank all of the contributors here. This thread’s been great
I’ve been accepted at Cambridge as a master’s student (2 years), and was wondering if anyone could tell me what life is like for postgrads.
How much of the undergraduate college traditions carry over to postgraduates? All this stuff about uncles and aunts and formals, it’s quite confusing to keep track of it all, but then I remember I’m not even an undergrad and wonder how much of it applies.
I also got fished out of the pool into Robinson College today, and was wondering if anyone could enlighten me as to Robinson’s atmosphere and reputation within Cambridge?
So far it seems that Robinsonians are friendly, the food is apparently great, but the college has no money, so is quite pricey. That’s about as much as I’ve gathered from this thread.
How is the location? It seems quite far on google maps, but it’s right next to the university library, so having never visited Cambridge it’s hard to tell
And how is the gym? Any good?
Also, according to their website, rooms are cleaned once a week and besheets changed. That seems quite odd to me, is it done in all colleges??
Apologies for the onslaught of questions!
While I am at Robinson and can answer a fair number of questions, I know nothing about grad life. The grads live just over the road from the main college so I don't know what your room will be like.
As for location it's good if you are a hockey/rugby player, an arts student who has stuff on the Sidgwick site/uses the UL a lot. If none of the above are true then it's not as close as some but Cambridge is a tiny place and if you have a bike getting around takes like 5-10 mins.
The gym is alright. It's free weights only and fairly small, but it's free. It's good if you know what you're doing with free weights, but not very good if you're more of a resistance machines/treadmill sort of guy. There are also some rowing machines somewhere in college you can use but I've never bothered as I play quite a lot of other sports.
Academically it's not one of the best overall, is good for some subjects (ie the director of studies is very pushy and makes people work hard), but again that's all undergrad stuff so I cant speak for postgrad stuff.
Original post by Helenia
I moved to London after graduating to live with my boyfriend (now husband) as he works there and 2 years of long-distance was enough! I'm planning on being in London for 2 more years and then looking outside. If it hadn't been for the other half, I'd almost certainly have stayed in East Anglia, and it's still a definite possibility that we'll go back later on.
I am still in touch with quite a few of my Cambridge friends, both medics and non-medics. We don't see each other very often as we're all scattered over the country now, but it's great when we do get together!
Life is a bit different as a graduate student. Some colleges will still have MCR (middle combination room; like the JCR but for grad students) parents etc, and most of them will have a specific MCR formal every so often and various other graduate-based socials, but you're still able to go to undergraduate events if you want to. How involved you are in college life is very variable - many colleges house their grads off-site and so it's a bit more effort to go to the bar etc.
I don't know much about life at Robinson, but its location is not that bad. If you're an Arts student, being close to the UL will be an advantage; if you're a science student then all the departments are within a relatively short cycle ride. Room cleaning is pretty standard at all colleges, though at Clare they would only change your bed if you used their (not very nice) own college bedding. I miss my bedder SO much.
I am still in touch with quite a few of my Cambridge friends, both medics and non-medics. We don't see each other very often as we're all scattered over the country now, but it's great when we do get together!
Life is a bit different as a graduate student. Some colleges will still have MCR (middle combination room; like the JCR but for grad students) parents etc, and most of them will have a specific MCR formal every so often and various other graduate-based socials, but you're still able to go to undergraduate events if you want to. How involved you are in college life is very variable - many colleges house their grads off-site and so it's a bit more effort to go to the bar etc.
I don't know much about life at Robinson, but its location is not that bad. If you're an Arts student, being close to the UL will be an advantage; if you're a science student then all the departments are within a relatively short cycle ride. Room cleaning is pretty standard at all colleges, though at Clare they would only change your bed if you used their (not very nice) own college bedding. I miss my bedder SO much.
Nice, hoping London life and married life is treating you well. I'd expect Cambridge to be a very firm grounding indeed for something like a career as a doctor. What's your specialty? (I know zero about the world of medical professionals other than having a mother as a nurse so your answer will probably float harmlessly over my head.) Mmm, I must say that East Anglia sounds I much nicer prospect than the overcrowded 'rat race' that is London - though I suppose on a doctor's salary you might be able to afford to live in one of more civilised boroughs and areas, which would make things much much nicer. Practically, I guess there isn't a better place to start out in terms of a career; London's so well connected to everything and has a real abundance of resources and bits and pieces, so I can see the attraction from that point of view. Had your husband always been based in London throughout his younger days then?
Thanks Helenia and Illusionz for the responses!
Since you both brought it up, I’m doing an MPhil in Environmental Design in Architecture. So I wouldn’t call that an Arts subject...but the architecture department isn’t far, it’s in between Fitzwilliam Museum and the Botanic Garden. I’m assuming that’s a 10-15 minute bike ride from Robinson. But being by the UL is a bonus, I’m sure I’ll end up spending a lot of time there. Unless of course all architecture books are stored in the department
@Illusionz,
According to Robinson’s website, they’ve just finished building a new graduate house. Seems quite nice. How is the accommodation allocated? First come, first served? Or did you have to wait until your offer was confirmed? I suppose it might be totally different for grad students, but I haven't gotten any mail or correspondence from them yet.
The gym actually sounds quite alright. I’ve never been on an elliptical machine in my life...generally only free weights and rowing machines.
This seems quite odd to me...what does this mean in terms of how the colleges are viewed? I mean how is it possible that some colleges are just worse? The other colleges are just taking their pick of the top students and the lesser performing ones end up pooled to the category C colleges?
Overall, how do you feel about Robinson, and life there?
Since you both brought it up, I’m doing an MPhil in Environmental Design in Architecture. So I wouldn’t call that an Arts subject...but the architecture department isn’t far, it’s in between Fitzwilliam Museum and the Botanic Garden. I’m assuming that’s a 10-15 minute bike ride from Robinson. But being by the UL is a bonus, I’m sure I’ll end up spending a lot of time there. Unless of course all architecture books are stored in the department
@Illusionz,
According to Robinson’s website, they’ve just finished building a new graduate house. Seems quite nice. How is the accommodation allocated? First come, first served? Or did you have to wait until your offer was confirmed? I suppose it might be totally different for grad students, but I haven't gotten any mail or correspondence from them yet.
The gym actually sounds quite alright. I’ve never been on an elliptical machine in my life...generally only free weights and rowing machines.
Academically it's not one of the best overall, is good for some subjects (ie the director of studies is very pushy and makes people work hard), but again that's all undergrad stuff so I cant speak for postgrad stuff.
This seems quite odd to me...what does this mean in terms of how the colleges are viewed? I mean how is it possible that some colleges are just worse? The other colleges are just taking their pick of the top students and the lesser performing ones end up pooled to the category C colleges?
Overall, how do you feel about Robinson, and life there?
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