Cambridge Explained

CUSU Target Visits 2011

Cambridge Explained

● Academic Life

● Collegiate System

● Student Life

● Welfare

● What Next?

Cambridge Explained

Cambridge Explained

● World class

● Supervisions

● Director of Studies

● Lectures

● Seminars/classes

● Labs and fieldwork

● Resources

Academic Life

Cambridge Explained

● Theoretical courses

● Independent study

● Assessment by exam

● Choose your course carefully!

Academic Life

Cambridge Explained

● 29 undergraduate Colleges

● Halls of residence/mini campus

● Accommodation

● Library

● Computing resources

● Dining hall

● Common room

● Sports facilities

● Most subjects available at most Colleges

College Life

Cambridge Explained

● More similar than different

● Department-based teaching

● Personal preferences

● Size

● Style

● Location

● Accommodation

● Not limited to college societies

● Open application

Which College?

Cambridge Explained

● Independence

● College and/or University societies

● Entertainment

● Religious/cultural/support groups

● Students’ Union

● All Levels

● Very diverse!

● Free/highly subsidised

Student Life

Cambridge Explained

● All levels

● Focus on getting involved

● Professional coaching

● Financial support

Sports

Cambridge Explained

● College support

● Academic

● Pastoral

● College students’ unions

● University support

● Counselling services

● Disability Resource Centre

● CUSU

● Financial support

● Bursaries

● Grants

Welfare

Cambridge Explained

● Safe

● Very pretty

● University City

● Entertainment

● London

● Comparison to Oxford

Cambridge as a City

Cambridge Explained

● Highly marketable transferable skills

● Research/postgraduate opportunities

● Careers support

After Cambridge

Cambridge Explained

● Check University and course

requirements (A* Grade)

● Check University and UCAS

deadlines and plan in advance!

(15th October 2011)

● Find out whether you will be

interviewed, or need to submit any

extra work.

Admissions

Cambridge Explained

● Predicted A level grades

● Exam Results (GCSE and AS (including module

marks)

● UCAS personal statement

● UCAS reference

● Supplementary Application Questionnaire (

http://www.cam.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/apply/saq.ht

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)

● Written test at or before interview (if set)

● Written work (if required)

● Interviews

What do they look at?

Cambridge Explained

● Interest in your subject

● Academic ability

● Academic potential

● Independent thought

● Commitment to study

What do they look for?

Cambridge Explained

● Ask questions today

● Consult the Undergraduate and Alternative Prospectuses

● Visit the website:

www.cam.ac.uk

www.applytocambridge.com

● Speak to the Admissions Office:

Email: admissions@cam.ac.uk

Tel: 01223 333 308

Finding Out More