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Researcher 188733 Posted Jan 9, 2002
I went to Cambridge and had a great time. I think people imagine it to be be far more snobby and exclusive than it is. The traditional elements that survive are very much "opt-in", and I for one don't knock the opportunity to have a reasonable three-course meal served to you in an atmospheric hall 300 years old for only £5 - when you feel like it.
Spending three years in such beautiful surroundings is a big plus as well.
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Xanatic Posted Jan 9, 2002
I kind of wish I had applied. I found out there are about 12 applicants for each space. I could have a chance there. I thought it was like 50 people for each spot. But of course I'd still have to find a way to pay for it.
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Cupid Stunt Posted Jan 9, 2002
I read that there were only four applicants per place at Cambridge, whereas 12 or 13 was quite high. Does anyone know for sure?
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Emily 'Twa Bui' Ultramarine Posted Jan 10, 2002
It all depends, I think. Bristol is supposed to have the highest number of applicants per place - for English, my course, I think it's a couple of thousand for about 72 places. But that's everybody - Oxford and Cambridge scare a sufficient number of people away and so the application rate is lower. That said, it can be a bit of a game - I got deeply scared by all the tall blonde Eton types in cord trousers of the 'Aged Dad' variety with enormous holdalls talking incessantly about rugby whilst at the station.
Was that at all relevant? I don't think so... 
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Emily 'Twa Bui' Ultramarine Posted Jan 10, 2002
Sorry... just read qestion - I'm applying for English. what about everyone else? 
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Xanatic Posted Jan 10, 2002
I'd like to go for astrophysics. And those two places have Penrose and Hawking and those other famous guys.
4 people? Damn.
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Catwoman Posted Sep 27, 2002
My college has Hawking. In theory. Occasionally.
Not that I'm doing Physics... shame really.
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Cupid Stunt Posted Oct 16, 2002
Because you can make cheap jokes about keys?
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Catwoman Posted Oct 16, 2002
yeah, sure.
we have a sundial, it's our only landmark
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Cupid Stunt Posted Oct 17, 2002
Well, at least you can tell the time when there are no clouds. That's not much of a comfort in England is it... Especially when there are no mountains between you and Siberia.
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Catwoman Posted Oct 17, 2002
it's more for decoration than time-telling
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Cupid Stunt Posted Oct 19, 2002
I did sort of guess that. How is the siberian wind this time of year?
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Catwoman Posted Oct 19, 2002
We had frost this morning, and it's only the middle of october. Definitely wooly hat and gloves weather.
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- 24: Emily 'Twa Bui' Ultramarine (Jan 10, 2002)
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