University of Cambridge Freshers Megathread 2017!

Does anyone know any especially cheap bike shops in Cambridge? I'm leaving my normal bike at home as I don't want it to get stolen, and so will be needing to get one when I arrive I used to be, a while ago.

In terms of Cambridge ballet dancers, Holly Gabrielle (who has a YouTube channel) was in Giselle this year and made a few videos about it, if you're looking to see what the Cambridge lot do! I submitted it without gaps, as much as it pained me I didn't want to take anything more out!

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Cars without a permission isn't allowed in at all in the very central part of town where King's is and there aren't many paid-parking-bays either. The best bet is probably Queen's Road with parking-bays most of the way on one side, but not always to find an unoccupied space. I suspect it's even busier on the days freshers are arriving.
For multi-storey car parks, Grand Arcade and Park Street car parks are the nearest to King's, but Fridays are always busy time for Grand Arcade and I'd suspect Park Street will be busier on the days freshers are arriving also, so please prepared that you may have to drive around a bit until you find a space in those options.

You'll get used to this routine after a while as you'll have to do it 6 times a year!

I got mine from the bike stall in the market, got a basket, lights and lock thrown in iirc. It's so vintage I got through all 4 years with no one wanting to steal it!

Thank you for your reply, and hints and tips. Yes - we are preparing for a stressful day.

And yes - 6 times a year, plus probably an overnight stay each time as we live 160 miles away . Not sure if we will have to do it for the full 6 years or just the first 3 (medicine student).

Oh nice! May I ask, how much was it?

I think it was £80 but included all that stuff and a year's worth of repairs or something like that - but because I picked such an ancient and well-built one nothing on it has ever broken!! They have a big range of them at different prices though (I think they might even start at £20-£30), and you can test drive any you like the look of too.

Do colleges still posts end of year exam results publicly? If so, what colleges?

the faculties post them (for all colleges and subjects)

Do colleges still posts end of year exam results publicly? If so, what colleges?

I think you're allowed to opt out, if you want to

I think you're allowed to opt out, if you want to

I think you're allowed to opt out, if you want to

Wouldn't it seem like you'd failed or only passed though?

The process for opting out isn't exactly easy, from what I know.

There was talk of making it easier during the vote campaign wasn't there? I guess that hasn't happened...

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There was. Haven't heard anything about it since.

Wouldn't it seem like you'd failed or only passed though?

Could have, if it were many years ago.
But in recent years there'd been lots of debates and quite an active protest campaign been going on about the issue, so if you opt out now, people would probably think you're one of the people who oppose it......as long as you've been living like a hermit and blissfully unaware of those protest's been going on.
(which begs a question....Where have you been?? )

I haven't noticed anyone protesting about it. I saw a couple of tab articles but that's it.

That's a shame.

Process currently seems quite a hassle:

"Withholding names from Class Lists

There is provision for students to have their name withheld from the Class List. Only their Tutor may submit an application on their behalf to the University's Applications Committee. Applications will only be considered where there is demonstrable evidence of medical or other exceptional extenuating circumstances showing that publication would be likely to seriously endanger their health or well-being. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and at least 10 days before the publication of the Class List. Therefore students should contact their Tutors as soon as possible should they wish to have their name withheld.

The Tutor will inform students if their application is successful, although the omission of their name could result in them receiving their result slightly later than other students. If their name is withheld from the Class List and they have been awarded a prize in connection with the examination their name will not be published as prizewinner."

http://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/your-course/examinations/undergraduate-exam-information/tripos-disregard-terms-conduct-etc

That's a shame.

Process currently seems quite a hassle:

"Withholding names from Class Lists

There is provision for students to have their name withheld from the Class List. Only their Tutor may submit an application on their behalf to the University's Applications Committee. Applications will only be considered where there is demonstrable evidence of medical or other exceptional extenuating circumstances showing that publication would be likely to seriously endanger their health or well-being. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and at least 10 days before the publication of the Class List. Therefore students should contact their Tutors as soon as possible should they wish to have their name withheld.

The Tutor will inform students if their application is successful, although the omission of their name could result in them receiving their result slightly later than other students. If their name is withheld from the Class List and they have been awarded a prize in connection with the examination their name will not be published as prizewinner."

http://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/your-course/examinations/undergraduate-exam-information/tripos-disregard-terms-conduct-etc