Cambridge Selwyn (Student Life)

Accommodation: Choice of 60s, Victorian Court, or college houses, some newly refurbished, for all 3 years.

Eating: College food is average (with veggie options). Formal hall twice a week (3-course meal and much drunken fun for modest price).

Drinking: Brand new bar with flash furniture and great jukebox; late bar every week with lots of gossip, offers on drinks and random entertainment.

Nightlife: Famed cheesy ents, and gradually getting reputation for acoustic nights.

Sports: Lively participation, all levels and interests. Great place to learn to row. Own sports ground 5 minutes' walk, but no squash courts.

Travel: Small grants available; more can be found around Cambridge if you have time.

Financial help: Amount available growing every year, both college and university funds available.

Jobs: Can work in college bar, but more demanding work than this makes life hard to manage.

More info: Contact the JCR President email JCRpresident(at)sel.cam.ac.uk

Past students: Malcolm Muggeridge, Lord Rayner, Simon Hughes MP, John Selwyn Gummer, Huw Davies, Clive Anderson, Hugh Laurie.