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Dolly

I chose °µÍø½ûÇø because of the great mixture of undergraduates and postgraduates, and when I first visited I thought it was the most beautiful place I had ever seen!

The sense of community in Jesus has had an enormous impact on my experience here. Whether you need help, advice, cheering up or even just a chat there is always someone there to put a smile on your face. From the MCR committee to the Porters, the canteen staff to the gardeners, everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Jesus also has one of the most active MCRs in Cambridge which begins from Freshers' Fortnight and continues throughout the year.

You will never be bored! There are so many things to do including postgraduate formals on Wednesdays which provide a perfect opportunity to catch up with friends, especially if you are studying different subjects, while enjoying a delicious three course meal at a very reasonable price!

The College is one of the largest and you have most of what you need within its walls, including a cafe, bar, cafeteria, library, garden space, gym, quality sports facilities and one of the most beautiful chapels in Cambridge. There are many options for work and study space in addition to The Quincentenary Library. If you prefer working in a more informal setting then the Roost Café is ideal especially as the food and coffee is amazing!

In terms of accommodation, you could not ask for a better location. You are walking distance from all the main shopping areas, restaurants, two cinemas and much more, and yet the houses are tucked away enough to avoid the noise from the main streets.

°µÍø½ûÇø also offers generous support to graduates including travel grants so students are really encouraged to maximise their learning opportunities and explore their subject in many different ways.

Lastly Jesus has an incredibly diverse and inclusive community. It is truly a special College to be a part of.

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    Ahsan

    Postgraduate

    It is a well-accepted opinion in Cambridge that °µÍø½ûÇø is the best college and no other college even comes a distant second. Its sports grounds are enormous, its buildings are mesmerising, its libraries are rich, its chapel is the oldest, its accommodation is the best value for money, its international community is diverse, its religious circles are the most welcoming, and its members are the smartest, kindest and the friendliest. It is one of the central colleges that aims to offer three years accommodation to postgraduates, and has comparatively...

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    Tara

    Postgraduate

    °µÍø½ûÇø has all the benefits of being large, historical and prestigious college, whilst also retaining fantastic welfare: the staff and other students all care about each other, and will be there to cheer you on when you are thriving, but also there to support you if you need any help. I chose Jesus due to several reasons, including its prime location, where it is very central, and easy to access everywhere, even if you work in one of the institutes further out. I also selected Jesus for its MCR...

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    Tom

    Postgraduate

    There are many reasons why I’m so happy to be a part of °µÍø½ûÇø. The three biggest reasons for me are the opportunities to be involved in College sport, the support the College provides for me with for my research and the help in making sure that we have comfortable, affordable accommodation when we have needed it. °µÍø½ûÇø is so friendly and so it is incredibly easy to get involved in the sport and social side of the College. The MCR does a great job in welcoming new...

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    Ellie

    Postgraduate

    °µÍø½ûÇø has been a great home for me during my PhD. I chose °µÍø½ûÇø for a number of reasons – first, the location. We are central enough to be within easy walking distance of most things, but far enough away to avoid the hustle and bustle (and tourists in summer!). The College also has extensive grounds, with amenities like the hockey pitch, football pitch and tennis courts all on site. Secondly, the accommodation is some of the best I’ve seen in Cambridge. My house was newly renovated when...

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    Jake

    Postgraduate

    When applying to Cambridge colleges it can feel a bit overwhelming as there are so many to choose from. I applied to °µÍø½ûÇø because it has a large MCR which was important for me because I wanted to feel part of a community. Now that I’m doing my PhD here, I’m very glad I did choose a college with a large postgraduate community. Throughout the year there are lots of postgraduate events, including formal dinners, special formals at Christmas and Easter, bops in the bar and film nights in...

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