Cambridge 2011 Freshers Chat Thread

I've pretty much exhausted all the resources on my college and subject as well!

The one disadvantage of having an unconditional offer (for me anyway) is that Cambridge no longer feels even remotely special. When people asked me enthusiastically 'are you excited' my response went from 'I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT!! :nuts:

' in January to 'meh.... the novelty has worn off, want to start already :sigh:

' in July. lol.

Whilst the initial excitement of seeing this:

when I logged into UCAS a few days ago has admittedly died down, I can't say that the novelty of being a future Cambridge student has worn off!

I even drove there a couple of weeks ago with a friend who used to go to Cambridge - got to see all the sights and got a nice tour Christ's and Kings Colleges and enjoyed some rather delicious fresh, warm fudge from the fudge kitchen on Kings Parade (I'm going to get so fat when I get to Cambridge, omnomnom!)

Just 50 days to go now!

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 2181

TomU

11

Original post by emma1701

the only thing I can plan for is the purge of everthing I own that ever said 'Cambridge' on it if Thursday all goes wrong..
:cry2:

Awww! *hug* C'mon, positive mental attitude!

I'm sure you've made your grades. Focus on how insanely amazing it will be to be at Cambridge in just over 7 weeks!

Feel better?

Reply 2182

Zuzuzu

12

Original post by emma1701

yeah fair enough.. still, must be nice to know what your going to be doing with your life after the 18th...
the only thing I can plan for is the purge of everthing I own that ever said 'Cambridge' on it if Thursday all goes wrong..
:cry2:

I'm >99% sure I've missed my offer - I won't be specifically getting rid of anything Cambridge-related, though... Especially my offer letter, I'm quite proud of that actually. :cool:

Reply 2183

anttooking

1

Original post by Zuzuzu

I'm >99% sure I've missed my offer - I won't be specifically getting rid of anything Cambridge-related, though... Especially my offer letter, I'm quite proud of that actually. :cool:

What time are you ringging up your college crying, I'm going to leave it to about 10:30 :smile:

BEST OF LUCK!

Reply 2184

emma1701

Original post by TomU

Awww! *hug* C'mon, positive mental attitude!

I'm sure you've made your grades. Focus on how insanely amazing it will be to be at Cambridge in just over 7 weeks!

Feel better?

yeah... cheers babe :redface:

congrats on your grades though!! what college you headed for?

Reply 2185

emma1701

Original post by Zuzuzu

I'm >99% sure I've missed my offer - I won't be specifically getting rid of anything Cambridge-related, though... Especially my offer letter, I'm quite proud of that actually. :cool:

same considering my offer letter is currently one of my most prized possessions, (it's been stuck to my fridge for the past seven months), I highly doubt it will be going anywhere.. no matter how badly the 18th goes..
at least we'll always have a nice reminder that it was nice while it lasted eh :wink:

Reply 2186

kpatb

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Original post by SaturnineDragonfly

Depending on how results go on next Thursday, either A) ECSTATIC :biggrin:

; OR
B) Slightly Suicidal with the only consoling factor being that if I do end up going to Manchester, at least I'll be saving a few thousand pounds a year...

(PLEASE LET IT NOT BE OPTION B, GOD! PLEAAAASE.)

Reply 2187

kpatb

2

Original post by Zuzuzu

I'm >99% sure I've missed my offer - I won't be specifically getting rid of anything Cambridge-related, though... Especially my offer letter, I'm quite proud of that actually. :cool:

Original post by emma1701

same considering my offer letter is currently one of my most prized possessions, (it's been stuck to my fridge for the past seven months), I highly doubt it will be going anywhere.. no matter how badly the 18th goes..
at least we'll always have a nice reminder that it was nice while it lasted eh :wink:

Don't laugh... but I took my offer letter with me on holiday to show my grandparents :biggrin:

They were so happy that my Grandma even started crying, bless her xD

Getting the offer is one of the hardest parts of the whole Oxbridge thing I think, so even if people don't meet their offers, just getting one is a feat in itself - we should be proud that we did! :smile:

Reply 2188

jsadapa1

Original post by TomU

Whilst the initial excitement of seeing this:

when I logged into UCAS a few days ago has admittedly died down, I can't say that the novelty of being a future Cambridge student has worn off!

I even drove there a couple of weeks ago with a friend who used to go to Cambridge - got to see all the sights and got a nice tour Christ's and Kings Colleges and enjoyed some rather delicious fresh, warm fudge from the fudge kitchen on Kings Parade (I'm going to get so fat when I get to Cambridge, omnomnom!)

Just 50 days to go now!

DID YOU HAVE TO SHOW THAT :colone:

Now i want to see that same thing on my UCAS sooon :redface:

Cambridge! :colondollar:

Reply 2189

Zuzuzu

12

Original post by anttooking

What time are you ringging up your college crying, I'm going to leave it to about 10:30 :smile:

BEST OF LUCK!

If I get 2,2 or below, probably sometime in the afternoon on the off chance they've got a place spare.

1,2 or 1,3, probably around about half 10, aye.

And crying down the phone?? Get a grip, man. :tongue:

Reply 2190

a daedalus

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Does it say something about my character that what I am currently looking forwards to most in all of Cambridge is the fudge?

Reply 2191

TomU

11

Original post by emma1701

yeah... cheers babe :redface:

congrats on your grades though!! what college you headed for?

Hughes Hall - apparently the one where nobody knows where it is - good because there's no tourists taking photos through your bedroom windows, but bad because it's supposedly hard to explain to people where it is - despite the fact it's literally right next door to Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre and only a 5 minute walk across Parker's Piece from the town.

Original post by jsadapa1

DID YOU HAVE TO SHOW THAT :colone:

Hehe, just think of it as a preview of what you'll see yourself in a week or so!

Original post by a daedalus

Does it say something about my character that what I am currently looking forwards to most in all of Cambridge is the fudge?

The fudge kitchen is amazing. +rep for you for good taste. Omnomnomnom. I can't wait!

(edited 12 years ago)

Reply 2192

Slowbro93

20

Original post by anttooking

What time are you ringging up your college crying, I'm going to leave it to about 10:30 :smile:

BEST OF LUCK!

If I get 1,2 and track is still conditional will call around 9.30, forget all shame and cry!!!

If less, will prepare for kings and call them in the afternoon

Reply 2193

darkestskies

Original post by TomU

Whilst the initial excitement of seeing this:

when I logged into UCAS a few days ago has admittedly died down, I can't say that the novelty of being a future Cambridge student has worn off!

I even drove there a couple of weeks ago with a friend who used to go to Cambridge - got to see all the sights and got a nice tour Christ's and Kings Colleges and enjoyed some rather delicious fresh, warm fudge from the fudge kitchen on Kings Parade (I'm going to get so fat when I get to Cambridge, omnomnom!)

Just 50 days to go now!

I did NOT realise that that's what it looks like when your place is confirmed! D: I was preparing to log onto UCAS and have to look on the choices bit before finding out - thank god you posted that; I'd have been in for a massive shock, otherwise. :tongue:

Congrats on your place!

Reply 2194

emma1701

Does anyone know what time admissions offices open at? I get my results at 7am, but I'm guessing nobody's going to be in an office at that time, so would I have to wait until a slightly more respectable time before I lose any dignity I have left and start begging...

Reply 2195

Slowbro93

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Original post by emma1701

Does anyone know what time admissions offices open at? I get my results at 7am, but I'm guessing nobody's going to be in an office at that time, so would I have to wait until a slightly more respectable time before I lose any dignity I have left and start begging...

I would say about 9ish

Reply 2196

kpatb

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Original post by a daedalus

Does it say something about my character that what I am currently looking forwards to most in all of Cambridge is the fudge?

No... isn't that why everyone applies? :u:

That's why I applied anyway ^_^

Reply 2197

miraclemile

It's always about the fudge. Probably the first thing I'll do if I get down there is go buy masses and stash it in my room... for sharing... obviously. Ahem :colondollar:

Reply 2198

SoapyDish

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On the topic of fudge: a big block from the Fudge Kitchen (or a similar size bag of sweets from Mr Simms) is the standard apology present for getting too drunk...

:biggrin:

Reply 2199

Tortious

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Original post by SoapyDish

On the topic of fudge: a big block from the Fudge Kitchen (or a similar size bag of sweets from Mr Simms) is the standard apology present for getting too drunk...

:biggrin:

A "thank you" used to be a cupcake from Fitzbillies. I wonder if it's reopened yet... :moon:

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