Cambridge Trinity - Student View

Trinity probably epitomises what most people imagine when they think of Cambridge: it is large, wealthy, grandiose and architecturally stunning but its population is not stereotypically 'Cambridge'. It's the largest college in the university and has an exceptionally varied student body - one of its best features; there's almost certainly someone who shares your passion, however obscure!

There are people from all over the world, a variety of schools and backgrounds; high proportion of international students (about 10%) and a large graduate population. It's conveniently placed in the centre of Cambridge - most faculties less than 10 minutes' walk and Sainsbury's is handy.

The student union (TCSU) runs ents (dances/band nights etc) and provides welfare services. College also has a wide range of student-run clubs and societies for sports, hobbies and interests; several teams for most sports at any level; Dryden Society for drama, student art lending, cultural societies, fair-trade and even a houmus society. Several music rooms and myriad of choirs and bands, so plenty of opportunities to make beautiful noises.

As the wealthiest Cambridge college, there is financial help to students in many forms - bursaries, hardship funds, prizes. College provides housing for all undergraduates throughout their degree and it varies considerably. First year rooms are all around the main college site, mostly modern and all with internet. Choice of room in subsequent years, traditional rooms with high ceilings, oak beams and decidedly variable amenities, or apartment-style, modern rooms with all mod-cons in Burrells Field across the river.

Impressive facilities for study: two computer rooms (Macs and pcs), well-stocked library (any vital books missing will be ordered at your request) and Wren library (contains Newton's original manuscripts and first notes on Winnie the Pooh).

Stylish (it small) bar, a games room with pool and table football, two comfortable common rooms with a 32" TV (with Sky Digital) and separate common room for graduates. Small party room for fortnightly club nights, with variety of music. Can sometimes be a bit boggling to be in such a large, grand college but the benefits far outweigh any disadvantages - loneliness just isn't an option! Don't make any decisions about Trinity without seeing it - it probably isn't quite what you expect!