The Big 'Which Cambridge College?' Thread

Reply 1160

gingersnap_08

Thanks, I think I'm going to go for Queens'... probably

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gingersnap_08

No! I'm just not gay - it's no good if all the guys around me are gay!
Perfectly happy to have gay friends

Broaden your horizons, and your...umm yeah horizons.

Reply 1163

Craghyrax

17

gingersnap_08

So Peterhouse is a definite no for me then...
Do Queens' students eat in the beautiful old hall or the new thing? I know this isn't really a priority, just curious

You should avoid just taking everybody's opinions as fact you know.

I'm at Peterhouse. There are tories, and there are gays. Surprisingly you also get these at other colleges :zomg:

(I'm straight and left wing, by the by) I know only one gay person in my year group, and one in the year above (that's two out of like 250 people or so :rolleyes:

)

Peterhouse is small, and you get to know everyone very well, but you also get to know loads of other people through your interests, lectures, social life in the context of the University as a whole.
Peterhouse has great accommodation which is all very central. The college is stunning. We have a lovely library and hall, and eat all of our meals by candle light.

Reply 1164

Chewwy

17

gingersnap_08

No! I'm just not gay - it's no good if all the guys around me are gay!
Perfectly happy to have gay friends

this post will come back to haunt you. you've probably blown all chances of getting into cambridge now. the authorities will have seen this and blacklisted you.

Reply 1165

gingersnap_08

Hey! OK let's clear this up.
I have nothing against gay people. I have some gay friends
I take Craghyrax's point about not taking people's opinions as fact
However, I have decided based on size, atmosphere and facilities that I am going to apply to either Queens or Pembroke. I just like them more :smile:

Thanks for everyone's help

Reply 1166

gingersnap_08

Chewwy

this post will come back to haunt you. you've probably blown all chances of getting into cambridge now. the authorities will have seen this and blacklisted you.

this is really mean
as i have stated, i have nothing against gay people - i have several gay friends and a family member who is gay
i am one of the least homophobic people you could ever meet
just wanted to see what people who go to cambridge actually think of the other colleges, as they are in a position to know
sorry if i offended anybody, it was unintentional
:smile:

Reply 1167

phen

14

gingersnap_08

this is really mean
as i have stated, i have nothing against gay people - i have several gay friends and a family member who is gay
i am one of the least homophobic people you could ever meet
just wanted to see what people who go to cambridge actually think of the other colleges, as they are in a position to know
sorry if i offended anybody, it was unintentional
:smile:

Chewwy is joking.

Reply 1168

SaoPaolo

12

gingersnap_08

Hey! OK let's clear this up.
I have nothing against gay people. I have some gay friends
I take Craghyrax's point about not taking people's opinions as fact
However, I have decided based on size, atmosphere and facilities that I am going to apply to either Queens or Pembroke. I just like them more :smile:

Thanks for everyone's help

Out of those two, Pembroke is the more picturesque in my opinion but Queens has a better social scene as it's bigger and has more about it. Depends what you're looking for.

Reply 1169

gingersnap_08

phen

Chewwy is joking.

good, thanks lol
:o:

Reply 1170

gingersnap_08

SaoPaolo90

Out of those two, Pembroke is the more picturesque in my opinion but Queens has a better social scene as it's bigger and has more about it. Depends what you're looking for.

i know, decisions, decisions
i think i'm going to stick with queens'
thanks everyone, i'm now officially less confused :smile:

Reply 1171

slips

4

Hi,
Have looked round Clare and Jesus today, and can't make my mind up which is best; interested in studying medicine. Help! need to decide asap!
Thanks :smile:

Reply 1172

timotiis

Clare, obviously.

*ahem*

More seriously, what are you looking for in a college? Neither is 'best', they're just different.

Reply 1173

Scipio90

Jesus seems quite sporty, not sure about Clare, but I don't think they are to the same extent. I think Clare accommodation is more spread out, as well, with less living on the main site or nearby compared to Jesus, altough someone actually at those colleges would have to confirm that.

Both seem nice from what I know of them though. Distance from your department might be worth considering if there's nothing else between them.

Reply 1174

menagerie

12

To be honest I would equate them both in terms of greatness. Nice locations, good sizes, cool bars, good May Balls etc.

Reply 1175

slips

4

Well, I'm wanting to study medicine, but am quite into music. Loved Clare but worried about the tourists and the Colony being offsite...
Although Jesus was all further away, and it's quite sporty?

Reply 1176

didgeridoo12uk

16

Jesus, cus its awesome :tongue:

in all seriousness, i wont be able to give you a decent answer till tuesday evening when i move in :biggrin:

Reply 1177

slips

4

Scipio90

Jesus seems quite sporty, not sure about Clare, but I don't think they are to the same extent. I think Clare accommodation is more spread out, as well, with less living on the main site or nearby compared to Jesus, altough someone actually at those colleges would have to confirm that.

Both seem nice from what I know of them though. Distance from your department might be worth considering if there's nothing else between them.