Cambridge Lucy Cavendish - Student Life

Housing: Nice study bedrooms, most ensuite (rent includes heating); some married or family accommodation. Those living out look in Cambridge Evening News or ask university accommodation office.

Eats: Good college food (£2.50 for a meal); vegetarian option. Margarita, Anatolia, Dojos locally (meal for £6.50-£10) plus various indian, thai, italian, turkish places.

Drink: £1.60 a pint in college bar; Cambridge Union also cheap. Greene King local brew.

Nightlife: Active social committee in college; other colleges full of entertainment. Bands at the Corn Exchange; student nights at local clubs eg Po Na Na, Fez, Chicago's.

Locals: Very friendly.

Sports: Lucy joins other colleges for most sport.

Financial help: College bursaries help.

Jobs: About 20% find work in summer holidays.

Informal name: Lucy.

Best features: Environment; friendly and very supportive.

And worst: None.