With thanks to:
Jessica (Human, Social, and Political Sciences)
Sean (Computer Science)
Virginia (Classics)
Shameera (English)
Student life in Cambridge offers clubs and societies, exhibitions, concerts, plays, sporting events, workshops, guest lectures and more.
You will be able to find something that interests you whatever your past experiences or if you are looking to try something new.
Find time in Freshers' Week to visit your college's Freshers' events and the University Freshers' Fair to find out more about what is on offer.
In addition, there are events taking place in the wider city. Look at the University map on the Finding your way around Cambridge page so see where they are in the city.
Take time to plan events into your week. It is good for your wellbeing to take breaks, take on new challenges and make friends from different colleges and departments. Many students feel more productive, knowing that they have a deadline to work to.
What is on offer?
There are hundreds of clubs and societies available to join. Every college will have a distinctive offering but look at this list of Registered Clubs and Societies for the University. Maybe you will see something new that you fancy trying or it may confirm your desire to join something that you already love doing.
You could also watch the video below about the Clubs and Societies on offer in Cambridge. It was made a few years ago so some of the facilities and societies may have changed but it gives you a good idea of the diverse range of clubs that you could join when you start your course.
Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this video is accurate at the time it was uploaded, changes are likely to occur. It is therefore very important that you check the University and College websites for any updates before you apply for the course.
Image credits
Sir Cam/ University of Cambridge. All rights reserved.
Film credits
We asked our students: © Cambridge University Libraries. All rights reserved.
Clubs and Societies. © Cambridge University. All rights reserved.
