University of Cambridge (reviews)

I will always remember being alone on Christmas Eve, staying up all night working on my dissertation in a medieval church-turned-library. Looking up at the snow falling outside the window, looking down at my pen. I’m afraid I’ll never get the chance to spend a lifetime simply seeking knowledge.

I have always loved reading books since I was a child, and now that I am at Cambridge, it is like being immersed in a sea of books. The library at Cambridge is not very big but it is very well stocked. The whole interior area is antique. That’s why the library was the place I went to most during my school years.

The university itself is very prestigious and it is worth going to this university as they provide sufficient support and advice. I also think it’s academically successful and would recommend it to others!

I graduated from LSE’s School of Economics and then started my one-year postgraduate study at Cambridge University. Cambridge is close to London, but it is a totally different town. I walk to school, or by bike because when you leave a big city like London, you should enjoy the environment. In short, the beautiful nature here can let you fully relax after your studies.

I love this college a lot, it is in a great location near London and the student life is great. I highly recommend this college. This course can be hard but the professors help a lot and help make it easier.

Cambridge is the one. Everyone is amazing and the atmosphere is smooth. The staff treat everyone equally and engage to the best of their abilities. My first year is over and I would do it all again. University is way better than college or sixth form. There’s more freedom especially to study where and when you want to. The food is top quality in the cafe, the tea is amazing and really creamy. I would recommend this university the people are not as stuck up as others think.

Pros

– Access to brilliant people who are leaders in their field.
– Small-sized supervisions are a great way to iron out any difficulties you’re having with the course content.
– Guaranteed on-campus accommodation for all 3 years of your undergraduate course.
– Subsidised cost of food and accommodation (Trinity College).
– Great career prospects.
– Free subscriptions to several legal databases.
– Very safe.

Cons

– Very limited racial diversity.
– Supervisors and lecturers tend to be distant, not really interested in knowing the student.
– Limited time for socialising.

The collegiate system really helps build a good sense of community. The terms are only 8 weeks though and are intense but there’s still more than enough time for extracurriculars. The city isn’t very big but there’s always something to do.

Cambridge is a magical place to be, lots of opportunities to develop yourself, meet people, contribute, and learn from the rich academic powerhouse. The collegiate system also provides a rich environment to meet, socialize, share ideas, and learn new things. I am happy I made the choice to come here. Cambridge will always be in my heart even after I must have left here.

I really enjoyed my time at Cambridge, I grew a lot as a person and came away feeling prepared to enter postgraduate research. There are lots of extracurricular options and you’re surrounded by people who are like-minded and driven. The academic side does require a large amount of self-sufficiency and drive. You have the flexibility to guide your learning towards whatever interests you. You’re also being taught by the experts in your field which is awesome but it means that they haven’t necessarily been trained in best teaching techniques so it’s your responsibility to make the most of what they are offering you. For me, that system really worked and I learned a lot but if you’re the kind of person who wants a more guided approach the tutorial system may not be for you, as you’re expected to drive the sessions forward with your own questions.