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The Big 'Which Cambridge College?' Thread

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Original post by Tortious
*Coughs hard* Pembroke? *coughs harder*


Right of centre? (I mean, Pembroke's lovely, and especially as a grad student, and oh my word suddenly I'm considering a PhD. Gah.)
Original post by lp386
Right of centre? (I mean, Pembroke's lovely, and especially as a grad student, and oh my word suddenly I'm considering a PhD. Gah.)


Nah, probably not "officially" right of centre, although nobody ever really seemed to talk politics. :indiff:
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Original post by Tortious
Nah, probably not "officially" right of centre, although nobody ever really seemed to talk politics. :indiff:


That probably counts as right of the Cambridge centre, which is so far off to the left, it occasionally bends round and comes back at you from the right. (I'm not really sure what I think about that.)


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Prosody
No-one interested in Trinity? :frown:

:P
Original post by Prosody
No-one interested in Trinity? :frown:

:P


Ap-ap-apparently K-k-k-king G-ge-ge-george was (he went to T-t-t-trin)... erm... wonder how they c-c-c-could... er... ahem... unders-st-stand him during s-s-supervisions. :biggrin:

"I'm n-not fit to be K-k-king... I'm j-just a Naval officer!" - Georgius VI Rex
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Original post by honeywhite
How did you read my mind? My shortlist was Caius and Peterhouse, and was wondering if I was right or wrong to pick specifically those two. ;-) I'm studying Law and not Medicine though, so that is why I was thinking Pet over Caius.


Go for Peterhouse! It sounds perfect on your criteria - and it's just lovely and friendly and I'm biased.
Reply 4066
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uni-shu
I am planning to apply for Cambridge this year and I am learning engineering. Looking for a college that has good accommodation and nice food, cause I am a Chinese and food is quite important. I don't want the ranking of academic achievement to be too low as well. Are there any suggestions??
I'm hoping to apply to medicine this year at cambridge
I was wondering which college has quite a friendly feel with really nice accommodation (preferably en suite) and also has decent self catering facilities.



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I'm hoping to apply to medicine this year at cambridge
I was wondering which college has quite a friendly feel with really nice accommodation (preferably en suite) and also has decent self catering facilities.



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Most, if not all, colleges are friendly.

If by nice accommodation you mean 'old' then you'd be hard pressed to find it with ensuite (I'd say, at least).

Can't answer about self-cater facilities.
Original post by dadiamondz
I'm hoping to apply to medicine this year at cambridge
I was wondering which college has quite a friendly feel with really nice accommodation (preferably en suite) and also has decent self catering facilities.



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Homerton, maybe? Just going off the Pros and Cons list (here http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Cambridge_College_Pros_and_Cons) ... most acommodation is ensuite, and apparently it was voted "friendliest college in Cambridge"
Original post by bellatrixb
Homerton, maybe? Just going off the Pros and Cons list (here http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/Cambridge_College_Pros_and_Cons) ... most acommodation is ensuite, and apparently it was voted "friendliest college in Cambridge"


Homerton doesn't offer medicine.
Seriously, every college is 'friendly'.
Reply 4072
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I have no idea which college to choose. I don't mind if it is not totally central but I have discounted Girton and Homerton because they are too far out. I would rather go to a larger college, however I really don't care much about how well known it is. Preferably it would have more traditional architecture so 'old' ones would be better. I would like a large room, maybe en-suit but not essential and the room doesn't have to be modern or fancy. I would prefer more informal dinners, ones where I don't have to dress up in a gown too often but the food is still decent and inexpensive. Sporting facilities and large grounds would be nice and I want to get back into rowing.

I know it is asking for a lot but could anyone suggest any colleges I might like?
Original post by Dugald
I have no idea which college to choose. I don't mind if it is not totally central but I have discounted Girton and Homerton because they are too far out. I would rather go to a larger college, however I really don't care much about how well known it is. Preferably it would have more traditional architecture so 'old' ones would be better. I would like a large room, maybe en-suit but not essential and the room doesn't have to be modern or fancy. I would prefer more informal dinners, ones where I don't have to dress up in a gown too often but the food is still decent and inexpensive. Sporting facilities and large grounds would be nice and I want to get back into rowing.

I know it is asking for a lot but could anyone suggest any colleges I might like?


Have you looked at Downing? It's pretty central - not in the busiest bit of town (by Kings) but near to the shops and to first and second year science lectures. It's architecture is unique but very pretty and you can definitely live in college if you want. The rooms are all a good size and you're guaranteed ensuite if you want it in first year. The rooms are very modern and fancy though :wink: The food is good quality, both the everyday hall/canteen style food and the formal dinners, which are optional and three times a week. And it's really good for the price, but Downing has great kitchens too if you want to cook. We're well known for sport and arguably the best college for rowing! Although I don't row, all the rowers are really nice and welcoming, and plenty of people who've never rowed before get into the first boat, so having a bit of experience means you'll probably do well. We have quite big grounds and you're allowed to walk on quite a bit of it. Definitely have a look :smile:
Original post by Dugald
I have no idea which college to choose. I don't mind if it is not totally central but I have discounted Girton and Homerton because they are too far out. I would rather go to a larger college, however I really don't care much about how well known it is. Preferably it would have more traditional architecture so 'old' ones would be better. I would like a large room, maybe en-suit but not essential and the room doesn't have to be modern or fancy. I would prefer more informal dinners, ones where I don't have to dress up in a gown too often but the food is still decent and inexpensive. Sporting facilities and large grounds would be nice and I want to get back into rowing.

I know it is asking for a lot but could anyone suggest any colleges I might like?


Jesus springs to mind for sports facilties? According to the alternative prospectus, the accomodation and food are good, too...it looked very nice when i had a look around briefly...
Original post by Dugald
I have no idea which college to choose. I don't mind if it is not totally central but I have discounted Girton and Homerton because they are too far out. I would rather go to a larger college, however I really don't care much about how well known it is. Preferably it would have more traditional architecture so 'old' ones would be better. I would like a large room, maybe en-suit but not essential and the room doesn't have to be modern or fancy. I would prefer more informal dinners, ones where I don't have to dress up in a gown too often but the food is still decent and inexpensive. Sporting facilities and large grounds would be nice and I want to get back into rowing.

I know it is asking for a lot but could anyone suggest any colleges I might like?



Original post by bellatrixb
Jesus springs to mind for sports facilties? According to the alternative prospectus, the accomodation and food are good, too...it looked very nice when i had a look around briefly...


Yeah Jesus was the college that instantly sprang to mind for you.
Original post by Dugald
I have no idea which college to choose. I don't mind if it is not totally central but I have discounted Girton and Homerton because they are too far out. I would rather go to a larger college, however I really don't care much about how well known it is. Preferably it would have more traditional architecture so 'old' ones would be better. I would like a large room, maybe en-suit but not essential and the room doesn't have to be modern or fancy. I would prefer more informal dinners, ones where I don't have to dress up in a gown too often but the food is still decent and inexpensive. Sporting facilities and large grounds would be nice and I want to get back into rowing.

I know it is asking for a lot but could anyone suggest any colleges I might like?


Come to John's! :smile:
Original post by Dugald
I have no idea which college to choose. I don't mind if it is not totally central but I have discounted Girton and Homerton because they are too far out. I would rather go to a larger college, however I really don't care much about how well known it is. Preferably it would have more traditional architecture so 'old' ones would be better. I would like a large room, maybe en-suit but not essential and the room doesn't have to be modern or fancy. I would prefer more informal dinners, ones where I don't have to dress up in a gown too often but the food is still decent and inexpensive. Sporting facilities and large grounds would be nice and I want to get back into rowing.

I know it is asking for a lot but could anyone suggest any colleges I might like?


Narrowing down your choice based on these criteria: larger than average, 'old', nice rooms, no compulsory formal dinners, large grounds and good sporting facilities, I would suggest you investigate Trinity, St. John's, Jesus. You could investigate King's and Queens' too, because they fit most of your criteria, but their student bodies are smaller and sports grounds are a little bit further away. They also don't have quite the same rowing pedigree, if that's important to you. Downing is another one you could look at: very good first year rooms, very good at rowing, very sporty and has large grounds. It's student body isn't especially large though and the college isn't exactly 'old' by Cambridge standards.
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Reply 4078
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Dugald
Thanks for all the replies! You've helped to narrow down my choices somewhat. Do any of you have any information on how interview/admissions process differs between these colleges? I will be applying for Chem Eng via Nat Sci. Is it possible that the admissions process may suit me better at one college than another or would you say that they are all equal? Would I have to take the TSA for Nat Sci?
Original post by Kalliope
Go for Peterhouse! It sounds perfect on your criteria - and it's just lovely and friendly and I'm biased.


I'd love to go, oh, how I would... except there are eight billion men in this world, and only eight Law places at (y)our tiny, little, awesome, old, awesome, and awesome college. I have a fireball's chance in Hell (it's cold, just ask Dante) to even get invited for interview.

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