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Rosie Morley
Independent school, Surrey
Third -year
Biological Natural Sciences
Student
I am amongst many lucky Clareites
who applied to Clare purely by looking at the picture in the prospectus,
but I am incredibly glad that I did. It is one of the prettiest
colleges in Cambridge and has a lovely friendly atmosphere. The
first year accommodation is amazing. The first years all live
together in the same court which is right next to the college and
university libraries, and (more importantly) just across the road
from the Buttery and the Bar. It's on the river, next to the
city centre, not too far from Sainsbury's and not very far at all
from any of the science departments. Couldn't be better!
As for my subject… I chose
Natsci because the choice of first year course is very broad so
you are not committed to specialise in a subject, which is perfect
for me as decision-making has never been one of my strong points.
In the first year, you take four courses including a compulsory
maths course. We get 4 lectures per subject and per week (including
Saturday mornings – which is surprisingly easy to get used to -
honestly) and a practical class per subject, either every week or
every other week. The practicals are much more informative and interesting
than anything we ever got to do in school or at college and there
are always lots of people to talk to if you're having problems.
Everyone we learn from is an expert in his/her field, which
can be daunting at first, but means that you know that you're always
being taught up-to-date stuff which I find fascinating.
Outside of work, there's
always plenty going on. Many mad people choose to row, but
if that's not your thing, there are so many different clubs and
societies to choose from and we have plenty of opportunities to
try new things. I play football in the college ladies' team,
having never played before I started here, which it is always great
fun. I'm also on the ladies' pool team, which is equally light-hearted
and fun. One of the best clubs at Clare is the RATS (Rock
climbing and trekking society), and I have been on a couple of trips
with them too. The first was caving in Wales – not recommended for
claustrophobics- then walking in the Lakes, both of which provided
a chance to see hills, the one thing which Cambridge is sadly lacking.
Cambridge is a great place
to be a student, and Clare is the nicest college you could imagine.
The people are amazing and there's a great community spirit, as
well as being good academically, musically and sportingly.
I couldn't think of a better place to be.
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