Cambridge St Catharine's - Student View

Described by students from many other colleges as the most fun, least pretentious and friendliest college in the university. It is medium sized (around 135 undergraduates a year) with a good male/female mix, as well as state/independent school students. It also consistently finishes in the top half in the academic tables.

Centrally placed in the city and near to most faculties. Well over 500 years old (9th oldest in the university) and thus synthesising tradition and culture with a fresh and pleasant attitude and atmosphere. Sounds too good to be true but you would struggle to find any Catz student who regrets choosing this college.

Sports facilities are very good, especially the sports pitches (incl astroturf) and sports hall. Students can play almost any sport at any level - from rowing to yoga and cricket to squash; good sporting reputation and considerable success.

Many other activities and societies to get involved with - from the superb choir to the Shirley Society (oldest literary group in Cambridge). Nightlife in Cambridge is varied: popular clubs tend to appeal to the fans of 'cheese' rather than your more hard-core clubbers but there is generally something to suit everyone (eg college ents).

Theatre is big in Cambridge, with excellent student productions all over the city at all times. College bar is very popular (amongst those from other colleges as well as Catz students) and prices cheaper than local pubs and many other colleges; normally a very lively atmosphere, especially at bops (3 times a term).

JCR is not very politically active, as the student body seem to be somewhat apathetic, but it deals with college issues and caters efficiently and effectively for the students needs.