The structure of University of Cambridge is unlike many other universities. It comprises:
The one thing I was really not expecting was how much your college will influence your life. Whenever you meet people, you tell them which college you went to.
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Each of the 31 colleges has its own unique character and traditions, and it's likely that you'll become very attached to your college during your studies. All colleges within the university accept graduate students. Not only is it where you'll probably live and eat, but your college will provide a structure, at least initially, for socialising and meeting other students. While the University provides teaching and research supervision for graduate students, your college will provide pastoral and other kinds of support.
Colleges are great places to make friends and socialise, they each have their own bars, societies and more.
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