Would I be stupid to turn down Cambridge?

I really don't see how gender comes into this, let alone age.

Tbh, you'd probably have a better time at Cambridge.

But you know what, if you care more about a pathetic social life than studying at one of the finest institutions in the world, then **** off to Manchester.

God sake's, I just don't know why people imply as if you can't have fun, you can't go out etc etc at Oxbridge. FFS.

Look, go to Cambridge, if you hate it, transfer to Manchester. But if you go to Manchester, you can't transfer to Cambridge; so you might as well go to Cambridge.

I'm disgusted that someone would choose a university over either Oxford or Cambridge because of the social life.

Why the hell did you apply for Cambridge in the first place? If you feel you don't have what it takes to cope in a "high pressure working environment", I feel it begs the question, "how did you get in anyways?"

I'm too saddened to even speak anymore. The very thought of someone even daring to reject a Cambridge offer because of having a lot more "fun" it just disrespectful to Cambridge more than anything.

I think this is a troll. How can someone not want to learn physics in a beautiful college in a nobel prize winning physics department is beyond my imagining .
Perhaps success is too much for you ? A lot of people are in shock when they get their Oxbridge offer because the notion of success is so alien. I wouldnt make any quick or rash decisions and go and see both places again.

Regarding im so academic, yes the posts are sometimes rubbish, but she's young and naive.

It strikes me as kinda sad to see a forum full of teenagers gleefully taking down a younger girl

Tbh, you'd probably have a better time at Cambridge.

But you know what, if you care more about a pathetic social life than studying at one of the finest institutions in the world, then **** off to Manchester.

God sake's, I just don't know why people imply as if you can't have fun, you can't I'm too saddened to even speak anymore. The very thought of someone even daring to reject a Cambridge offer because of having a lot more "fun" it just disrespectful to Cambridge more than anything.

Listen to this person. As they haven't finished their A levels yet, they are the perfect person to advise on this.

It's not all about Oxbridge. If you think you'll be happier elsewhere (and yes, it is acceptable to go elsewhere for any reason, including social life) go elsewhere. Yes, Cambridge students do go out and have fun, but they also have considerabley more work, which is not to everyone's taste.

Based on a few hours perception?

I don't think that warrants an individual to reject on that basis alone really.

Oh gender is irrelevant I agree, I wasn't implying anything by writing "girl".

It's your decision; some people might think you were stupid for deciding against Cambridge but what you need is the right decision for you.

Give it some time and mull it over; you don't want to regret it later. Don't forget that you can go back and see Cambridge/Clare again - also, you can contact them and talk it through if what's putting you off is concerns about the workload, social life etc. or if you need to ask more questions about the course. It won't be the first time and the tutors may well be willing to talk with you and perhaps arrange a visit, a chat with current students, etc which could help you.

Good luck whatever you decide.

You make it sound as if he's rejecting Cambridge for London Met. He's not.

Manchester is a highly respect uni with an impressive physics department, going to Cambridge wouldn't give you 'much better job opportunities'; marginally better, if at all.

What has less common sense? "I rejected a uni I didn't like for one I did" or "I accepted a uni I didn't like because people on a forum told me it was better"?

Obviously it is your decision, and if you are going to spend the next 3/4 years of your life somewhere, you need to go somewhere you are going to enjoy and have a good time in, no point going soemwhere you will be miserable..but as somone who is anxiously waiting for their reply from cambridge (coincidentally aslo from clare) this kind of breaks my heart, Id LOVE to go there, not just cause of the reputation and amazing opportunity it would give me to learn from incredible people, but also because I love clare, I love cambridge as a city and think I could have hte most amazing time there. Obviously its hard work, but if you are doing what you love then its worth it isnt it? And would you really have gone through all the trouble of applying and prepping for the interview, stress of interview etc just to turn the offer down?
Just some thoughts I hope wtevs decision you make is the right one for you, dont worry about ppl being shocked..but just remember it IS " jst cambridge" for a reason, and there are many people out there who would give anything to be in your place..(myself included)
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Then what exactly is your contention with people responding to 'i'm so academic'? Because she's (supposedly) younger she should be immune from criticism when writing posts which wildly diverge from any sensibility? Or am i missing something?

What has less common sense is 'I rejected a world class university' for an average one. You can't disagree that Cambridge, as just being Cambridge would supply him with much better opportunities - Lets be honest, the Manchester Candidate Vs the Cambridge candidate - we all know who wins X

What has less common sense is 'I rejected a world class university' for an average one. You can't disagree that Cambridge, as just being Cambridge would supply him with much better opportunities - Lets be honest, the Manchester Candidate Vs the Cambridge candidate - we all know who wins X

Then what exactly is your contention with people responding to 'i'm so academic'? Because she's (supposedly) younger she should be immune from criticism when writing posts which wildly diverge from any sensibility? Or am i missing something?