The Gonville and Caius College Thread
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadHall is actually one of the biggest I've been in - most other colleges only use them for formals which are for much smaller numbers. It's really nice that it seats an entire year (matriculation dinner etc.)!
I've really enjoyed my time here - the college societies are great (I've been lacrosse captain and involved with the music society), the accommodation is nice (though varies as is to be expected), food is reasonable and there's always plenty of it. The best bit I think is the people - everyone is really friendly, I've often got into conversation with people in other years at dinner, and everyone is happy to help if you have an essay crisis/get fed up etc. I've not noticed any elitism (except maybe the rowers, but they deserve it - Caius M1 has been head of the river for a while)! Nor have I noticed any Tories.
The college family system is also brilliant (you have 'parents' in the year above who look after you in Freshers' Week, and then get 'married' and have fresher 'children' in your second year. Obviously there are annoying things, but they'll probably be the same in most colleges (can't think of anything specific). -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadHow is Caius with its grants? For example, do they give out travel grants very often? When I had a tour around Trinity Hall our guide said that he had received money to go backpacking in Africa the previous year and I was just wondering if stuff like this was the norm.
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadI can't say much for the norm, but a friend of mine has receveid grants 2 years running to do language courses abroad, and I've just been given some money to do a music course. I think if you apply, they're quite reasonable, and most colleges will probably have similar setups. You usually have to demonstrate that it's for some sort of educaitonal benefit, but that isn't difficult if you're imaginative!(Original post by Smithy94)
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadOK, thanks.(Original post by Haz1248)
I can't say much for the norm, but a friend of mine has receveid grants 2 years running to do language courses abroad, and I've just been given some money to do a music course. I think if you apply, they're quite reasonable, and most colleges will probably have similar setups. You usually have to demonstrate that it's for some sort of educaitonal benefit, but that isn't difficult if you're imaginative!
Another question; I believe that Caius only holds a May Ball every two years? If this is true, is this an issue? How hard is it to get tickets to another college's ball? -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadThis is true, but it's not an issue. Alumni can buy tickets and those who miss out on 2 during their time at Cambridge often come back in their "4th" year to attend it once more.(Original post by Smithy94)
OK, thanks.
Another question; I believe that Caius only holds a May Ball every two years? If this is true, is this an issue? How hard is it to get tickets to another college's ball?
And getting tickets to other balls are fairly easy, people can usually buy at least 2 tickets for their own college ball, so all you have to do is just ask friends, or get another friend to sort you some tickets out. -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College Thread(Original post by ArchedEdge)
This is true, but it's not an issue. Alumni can buy tickets and those who miss out on 2 during their time at Cambridge often come back in their "4th" year to attend it once more.
And getting tickets to other balls are fairly easy, people can usually buy at least 2 tickets for their own college ball, so all you have to do is just ask friends, or get another friend to sort you some tickets out.
Didn't know that! Has there just been a May ball, or will the 2012 people get it in there first year? Thanks! 
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadThere's one this year I believe, which means that 2012 people (like myself) will get one in the second year.(Original post by Onee-chan)
Didn't know that! Has there just been a May ball, or will the 2012 people get it in there first year? Thanks!
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadI take it by 2012 you mean starting Oct 2012, not Oct 2011-12? If so brilliant, something to keep me motivated through the year should I meet my conditional!(Original post by Smithy94)
There's one this year I believe, which means that 2012 people (like myself) will get one in the second year. -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadYep, so our first Caius ball will be in 2014.(Original post by Chazzer66)
I take it by 2012 you mean starting Oct 2012, not Oct 2011-12? If so brilliant, something to keep me motivated through the year should I meet my conditional! -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadGah that's yonks away. Probably die of caffeine poisoning by then anyways(Original post by Smithy94)
Yep, so our first Caius ball will be in 2014.
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadGenerally there's not much between colleges in subject. Caius is well-looked on for law, but I think application numbers are reasonably standard. There are 10-12 lawyers each year, and the fellows are very good. One's leaving at the end of the year, but two of those remaining are lovely men, very good at their subjects, and the DoS (Pippa Rogerson) is sometimes stern but very friendly once you get to know her. Because of the quality of fellows, the college's reputation and connections, (and I suspect Pippa being mildly intimidating when she wants to be) Caius generally has very good supervisors for law too.(Original post by Narutopolaris)
So- how difficult is it to apply to read law as compared to other colleges? I just fell in love with the beautiful library, buildings and hall (not to mention the magnificent Stephen Hawking Building). -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadThanks man(Original post by doritosandbeans)
Generally there's not much between colleges in subject. Caius is well-looked on for law, but I think application numbers are reasonably standard. There are 10-12 lawyers each year, and the fellows are very good. One's leaving at the end of the year, but two of those remaining are lovely men, very good at their subjects, and the DoS (Pippa Rogerson) is sometimes stern but very friendly once you get to know her. Because of the quality of fellows, the college's reputation and connections, (and I suspect Pippa being mildly intimidating when she wants to be) Caius generally has very good supervisors for law too.
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College Thread(Original post by Smithy94)
There's one this year I believe, which means that 2012 people (like myself) will get one in the second year.I kind of wanted one this year, but I guess in our second year we'll probably have more friends and enjoy ourselves more *self convincing*(Original post by Chazzer66)
I take it by 2012 you mean starting Oct 2012, not Oct 2011-12? If so brilliant, something to keep me motivated through the year should I meet my conditional!.
What subject are all your offers for? -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadI suppose that's one way to console ourselves!(Original post by Onee-chan)
I kind of wanted one this year, but I guess in our second year we'll probably have more friends and enjoy ourselves more *self convincing*.
What subject are all your offers for?
I'm doing history. You? -
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadHaha um I think mine was on the 6th but oh well, best of luck and I'm sure I'll see you in freshers!(Original post by Onee-chan)
History! I remember a few history interviewees, I wonder if one of them is you! When was your interview? Mine was on the 5th. Should I meet the offer, I'll be doing medicine.
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Re: The Gonville and Caius College ThreadGood luck!(Original post by Chazzer66)
Haha um I think mine was on the 6th but oh well, best of luck and I'm sure I'll see you in freshers!
