The Christ's College Thread
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadYea, got fished out of the pool yesterday for History at Christ's. I haven't got the grade requirements yet though - what was your offer?(Original post by DavidLloydGeorge)
Have an offer to study History at Christs! Absolutely elated - I can't stop smiling. Anybody else for History? -
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadI've never thought about it that much but I'd say there's a fair amount. Put it this way: there are more UK Asians than there are Welsh students in Christ's - at least in my year anyway(Original post by arani)
I should have been clearer! By Asian, I meant from the subcontinent i.e. living in UK, but Asian descent! Hope that makes sense! This question may seem a little weird! It's just that I heard from a friend that certain colleges have very few Asian (in general) students! Just wanted to make sure that this not true with regards to Christs! Thank you.
You're certainly not going to be the only one. (well, y'know, unless there's no one else in your year and everyone else drops out of Christ's anyway)
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Re: The Christ's College Threadhttp://www.facebook.com/groups/274245522635029/(Original post by zaidf)
Thanks for the responses about the accommodation guys, they've been really helpful!
Does anyone have a link to that freshers' page? Or is it not open to us yet?
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Re: The Christ's College Thread(Original post by arani)
Oops, my bad. Any Asians going to Christ's? I have heard there are very few...is this true? :/So basically, this is really late but... in 1st year (so when you freshers come up, the 2nd years) there are quite a few people of Oriental Asian origin and a few from the Subcontinent... probably more so than most other colleges (but only a handful from the sub continent in our year).(Original post by arani)
I should have been clearer! By Asian, I meant from the subcontinent i.e. living in UK, but Asian descent! Hope that makes sense! This question may seem a little weird! It's just that I heard from a friend that certain colleges have very few Asian (in general) students! Just wanted to make sure that this not true with regards to Christs! Thank you.
To be honest though, I wouldn't make it a big deal. You'll be in Cambridge, make the most of your time while you're there - meet as many as people as you can, regardless of race. It's such a diverse place to be, race shouldn't be the first thing on your mind :P
You can take comfort in knowing that almost everyone I have met in college has been absolutely lovely and my race has never been an issue in any way.
Oh and if you're so interested in socialising with people form the Subcontinent (I'm guessing you mean the Indian Subcontinent) there is always societies like the Hindu Society and Cambridge University India Society which you can join - they're pretty active and have a lot of events going on
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadNot this one.(Original post by maliksajwani)
Hey! Just wanted to know which of the Cambridge colleges is least(More chance of getting in) competitive but good for Economics?
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadQuality of teaching is fairly uniform IIRC though alex_hk can tell you more about that.(Original post by maliksajwani)
Hey! Just wanted to know which of the Cambridge colleges is least(More chance of getting in) competitive but good for Economics?
Thanks!
Least competitive colleges are Homerton, Girton, the girl's colleges etc. HOWEVER, I say this on the assumption you want to go to that specific college. If you are talking about more chance of getting into the uni, NO COLLEGE WILL GIVE YOU AN ADVANTAGE. If you're a weak candidate, Girton etc WILL reject you because they'll get better applicants in the pool. Pick somewhere you'd like to live for 3 years: your chance of getting into the uni will be, statistically speaking, the same regardless of where you apply. -
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadThanks! And ya i got it... Which college would you recommend me which is not that posh and has good environment(Original post by gethsemane342)
Quality of teaching is fairly uniform IIRC though alex_hk can tell you more about that.
Least competitive colleges are Homerton, Girton, the girl's colleges etc. HOWEVER, I say this on the assumption you want to go to that specific college. If you are talking about more chance of getting into the uni, NO COLLEGE WILL GIVE YOU AN ADVANTAGE. If you're a weak candidate, Girton etc WILL reject you because they'll get better applicants in the pool. Pick somewhere you'd like to live for 3 years: your chance of getting into the uni will be, statistically speaking, the same regardless of where you apply. -
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadYou're going to have to be more specific(Original post by maliksajwani)
has good environment
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadWell, if you mean clubs as in nightclubs, Christ's has the best location for them. Other central colleges are Jesus, Sidney Sussex, Trinity, Tit Hall, King's, Pembroke, Corpus, John's, Caius etc.(Original post by maliksajwani)
Yah! I mean college which have many good clubs and entertainment stuff i.e a good life as an international student. plus its not necessary if it is famous but should be friendly and have good economic course!!
Otherwise, you'll really have to visit for friendliness. I mean, I personally found Downing to be kind of imposing and also King's but I know people at both colleges who absolutely love it there. It's really a subjective thing. -
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadThis one is hard to judge at any college until you actually get there and live there for a couple of weeks.(Original post by maliksajwani)
Yah! I mean college which have many good clubs and entertainment stuff i.e a good life as an international student. plus its not necessary if it is famous but should be friendly and have good economic course!!
I'm an international student and just love Christ's.
To be honest, if you're so into international stuff there's loads of international societies that are really active that you can be a part of, so international life within college isnt that important.
Saying that, there's plenty of internationals and British born students of international origin around. -
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Re: The Christ's College ThreadLast year, we got introductory packs in September after our places had been confirmed, which had our rooms in them.(Original post by kdark)
Has anyone got an accommodation offer? Or does anyone know when they'll be given? Cheers.
Looking forward to hopefully meeting you all 
You're certainly not going to be the only one. (well, y'know, unless there's no one else in your year and everyone else drops out of Christ's anyway)
