Cambridge Explained CUSU Target Visits 2011. Cambridge Explained ● Academic Life ● Collegiate System ● Student Life ● Welfare ● What Next? Cambridge Explained.

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Cambridge Explained CUSU Target Visits 2011

Cambridge Explained ● Academic Life ● Collegiate System ● Student Life ● Welfare ● What Next? 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 ( ) ● 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: ● Speak to the Admissions Office: Tel: Finding Out More