The Big 'Which Cambridge College?' Thread

Emmanuel or Trinity Hall?

Emmanuel or Trinity Hall?

I visited Emmanuel, I didn't really like the feel of the place honestly. I don't know about Trinity Hall.

I'd go for Trinity Hall. Emma is lovely, but it's right on the street, so I'd imagine it's a bit overrun with tourists and might get somewhat loud at night/on weekends. Trinity Hall is beautiful, quaint, and has terrific food!

What about them?

Which to pick

Hello,

I am an international student and I will be applying for HSPS in Cambridge this October. I've narrowed my list of colleges to Clare, King's, Pembroke, Queens', St. John's, Selwyn and Trinity. I was able the data graph of total applications and offers for 2014 and 2013 for each college. St. John's seems easiest to get into, with 13 offers made and 44 applications last year, but I particularly like Clare, who have made only 7 offers and received 36 applications. I would like some advice on these colleges if possible and also to know whether the application/offer statistic matters as much as I think it does, because if it does, St. John's seems like the best bet. Thank you.

Where did you find those stats?


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You're wrong. The bridge is the oldest in Cambridge "The building programme was prompted by the acquisition of land belonging to King’s across the river to the west of the college (Butt’s Close); accordingly the first new buildings to be constructed were the East and South Ranges (1638) and then the bridge (1639-40). The North and West Ranges, including the hall, were built in 1686-8, and the programme was completed with the construction of the Master’s Lodge in 1715. (The present chapel dates from a somewhat later time; its foundation stone was laid in 1763.) "

As for the other buildings - who cares.

Emmanuel or Trinity Hall?

Tit Hall! Emma's probably my second favourite but...Tit Hall!!

I remember you from the summer pool thread, which I stalked last year.

Besides, you're biased! Although Tit Hall is beyond gorgeous. If I get pooled there I will dance.

Genuinely torn between colleges. I'm applying for law, and the order of preference atm is (1) Trinity, (2) Caius, (3) Emmanuel, (4) Pembroke and (5) Christ's.

But:
- The competition at trinity is absolutely frightening
- I've heard things about caius' food...
- I'd prefer bigger colleges than Emmanuel and Christ's

Thoughts, people?

So I was right; the only 'old' building is the C17th Old Court. A bridge is not a building...

Who cares? My original point was that Clare, although technically old, does not show it because it only has one 'old building' - considerably fewer than the others that I had listed.

Genuinely torn between colleges. I'm applying for law, and the order of preference atm is (1) Trinity, (2) Caius, (3) Emmanuel, (4) Pembroke and (5) Christ's.

But:
- The competition at trinity is absolutely frightening
- I've heard things about caius' food...
- I'd prefer bigger colleges than Emmanuel and Christ's

Thoughts, people?

Caius' food's actually pretty nice and it's improved loads over the past couple of years. A three course dinner is also only £3.50! You can see the latest menu here, if you're interested.

Our library is also the best in Cambridge (no bias ). But seriously, although I'd recommend Caius, don't be put off by the 'frightening' competition at Trinity- if you're good enough you'll be pooled

If I were pooled by a college with a solid 1,1 in STEP for maths, would i have a weaker chance at being fished out if i was pooled by a less competitive college like Sidney Sussex compared to a college with a much larger applicant pool like King's?