Cambridge from the Inside

Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge
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Cambridge from the Inside is a new podcast about Outreach and Admissions at the University of Cambridge, hosted by Trinity Hall. It discusses admissions advice and what life is like as a Cambridge student, featuring interviews with current students, admissions tutors, and academics.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Applying from Ireland to Cambridge

    Stay tuned to hear Holly, a first-year Law student, discuss what it was like applying to Cambridge from the Irish system, compare her experiences at university in Ireland and Cambridge, and explain why she thinks more Irish students should apply to Cambridge. A list of discussion topics can be found below.00:00 Introductions01:30 How did the idea of applying to Cambridge come up?02:30 Differences between Trinity College Dublin and University of Cambridge08:00 What it’s like living in a college compared to living in the city, with your family, or in digs13:00 What are Cambridge Colleges?19:30 Leaving Trinity College Dublin for University of Cambridge20:00 Differences between applying to university in Ireland and the UK28:00 Guidance for teachers on how to write the school reference30:30 Applying to UK universities with Irish predicted grades32:30 More of Holly’s experience applying to Cambridge while at Trinity College Dublin34:30 The difference between applying with predicted grades and completed grades35:10 More differences between applying to university in Ireland and the UK36:00 Cambridge having lower grade requirements than Trinity College Dublin38:10 Applying post-qualification, gap years, and unconditional offers40:00 How common is it for Irish students to apply to UK universities?41:20 How expensive is Cambridge? Irish students eligible for tuition loans, travel grants, and Cambridge financial support44:30 College support for Cambridge students — “there’s a whole army of people here who are there to help you”46:00 Living costs while studying at Cambridge47:45 How much does accommodation cost at Cambridge?49:15 Subsidised food at Cambridge and Trinity Hall Cambridge52:00 What is the Irish community like at Cambridge?54:30 Was being surrounded by Brits a deterrent to studying in the UK?58:00 Opportunities to study the Irish language at Cambridge for all studentsFor more information on funding for Irish applicants, see below: https://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/other-finance-bursaries-scholarshipsFor more information on learning Irish at Cambridge, see below: https://www.asnc.cam.ac.uk/currentstudents/irish/learning.htmFor podcasts on Personal Statements, School Reference, and how applications are assessed, see below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rM-4pCKTgkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SGqFEvho-ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn4e8XTcgOw

    1hr 2min

  2. 29 APR

    Financial Support and Application Journey

    Stay tuned to hear Scout, a first-year English student, discuss what his application journey was like, financial support he's received at Cambridge, and the advice he would give to prospective applicants. A list of discussion topics can be found below.00:00 Introductions02:00 How did you come about applying to Cambridge?03:50 GCSE results05:00 Why did your friends not apply to Cambridge?06:00 Is Cambridge elitist?08:00 The shared fear of not fitting in09:00 What was the application process like?12:20 How has your first term been so far?13:40 Applying to Cambridge from the North East16:00 Cambridge experiences compared to preconceptions19:00 Is there a risk of losing your identity and roots if you go to Cambridge?25:00 Regional accents and getting to know people27:00 Financial support at Cambridge and accommodation costs30:45 Food at Trinity Hall Cambridge and how affordable it is33:45 College and university bursaries and financial support38:45 Pastoral care provided by the college41:00 Advice for prospective applicantsFind more about Cambridge financial support in the link below: https://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/funding

    43 min

  3. 9 APR

    Studying Computer Science at Cambridge

    Stay tuned as Will, a second-year Computer Sciences student, shares what life is like as a CompSci student at Cambridge. A list of topic discussions can be found below:00:00 Introductions01:00 What is Computer Science?02:55 How is the course different at Cambridge compared to other universities?04:15 What is software engineering?06:05 What is the course structure for Computer Science at Cambridge?07:30 Is there an integrated master’s for Computer Science?08:15 What kind of things do you learn about in Computer Science?09:15 Overlaps between philosophy and Computer Science10:05 A Levels that are similar to Computer Science, and what motivates students to apply11:55 Is it pure or applied maths that you learn in Computer Science?14:15 What does a typical week look like in the CompSci course?15:45 What are supervisions? What are Computer Science supervisions like?19:35 Has the course been what you expected?20:35 How do students get interested in Computer Science?21:15 How practical is the course?24:35 What are the facilities like for Computer Science students?27:35 When to start thinking about the application process28:45 Deciding between Computer Science, Maths, and Engineering29:25 Deciding between Oxford and Cambridge31:30 What are CompSci interviews like?36:45 Career opportunities after Computer Science37:45 AI modules and how AI will affect future jobs42:15 Being passionate about CompSci helps with the course

    45 min

  4. 25 MAR

    Ethnicity and Cambridge

    Stay tuned to hear Florence, a third-year Law student at Trinity Hall, discuss what life is like at Cambridge. A list of discussion topics can be found below.00:00 Introductions01:05 For whatever reason, if an applicant were to say to you that they were worried about fitting in at Cambridge, what would you say to them?01:40 How long does it take to make close friendships at university?03:25 Should students from minority ethnicities worry about fitting in at Cambridge?04:35 How have your experiences been so far at Cambridge?08:35 How conscious are students at Cambridge about their ethnicity?09:35 How an academic’s or student’s background can inform their research12:20 For minority ethnicities and nationalities in general, are there student societies? If so, what kind of events do they offer?15:35 Going to formals at other colleges16:35 The difference between university and college societies17:05 Explaining the BME Officer role and the JCR Committee18:05 Florence’s experiences as the BME Officer22:55 What can a student do if they experience racism or micro-aggressions?24:20 Dealing with micro-aggressions32:35 What were your friends’ and families’ thoughts about you applying to Cambridge?34:35 Is Cambridge more or less diverse than your sixth form?36:05 How has Cambridge matched up to your expectations?38:55 Explaining decolonising the curriculum39:35 Opportunities for intersectional studies at Cambridge

    42 min

  5. 6 MAR

    Life as an International Student

    Stay tuned to hear Charlie, a third-year Law student, discuss what life is like studying abroad and what the application process was like. A list of discussion topics can be found below.00:00 Introductions01:20 What’s it like studying Law at Cambridge?03:20 What are Law supervisions like?05:10 What’s it like studying Law without doing Law A Level?06:35 How much free time do you have?07:50 A typical day as a Law student09:30 Societies Charlie does outside of studying Law10:45 Managing work–life balance12:10 Cambridge’s 8-week terms17:55 What it’s like applying to Cambridge as an international student22:00 What’s it been like studying abroad / studying at Cambridge as an international student?24:30 How did you bring all of your stuff to university?26:50 Fitting in as an international student at Cambridge30:30 Advice for international students who are thinking of applyingCheck out our podcast on Online & In-Person interviews below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvegHtvcqe4

    33 min

  6. 27 FEB

    Studying Physics: What's It Like?

    Stay tuned as Raphi, a second-year Physics student, shares what life is like as a Physical Natural Sciences student at Cambridge.00:00 Introductions00:20 What is Natural Sciences?01:30 What’s the course structure like for Natural Sciences?04:30 What does a typical week look like for a NatSci student?06:00 What are lab sessions like across the sciences?07:00 How many lectures do you have each week?09:30 Choosing between Physics and Natural Sciences11:00 Modern-day science research groups and the boundaries between disciplines12:40 Differences in how you learn Quantum Mechanics as a physicist and as a chemist15:50 What are supervisions like in Natural Sciences?20:00 How long does a problem sheet take?22:10 What do you do when you’re stuck on a question?24:20 How many NatSci students are there at Trinity Hall?26:10 How much free time is there for NatSci students?29:00 Does rowing/physical exercise help with studying and focus levels?30:30 Raphi’s involvement in a radio show, CamFM33:30 Things to get involved in at Cambridge34:50 Trinity Hall NatSci Society and welfare drop-ins35:25 Advice for those who are reluctant not to do straight Physics37:20 Choosing between Physics, Maths, and Engineering39:00 Which modules Raphi is taking41:50 Differences between Physics A and Physics B in second year44:25 Raphi’s future plans

    46 min

  7. 20 FEB

    What Happens If You’re Pooled?

    Stay tuned to hear Sophia talk about her first term and her experiences being pooled. A list of topic discussions can be found below. The Winter Pool is Cambridge's redistribution mechanism for providing offers to applicants, find a link to our podcast on The Winter Pool below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OarRVTuWoGY 00:00 Introductions00:50 What is the Winter Pool?01:30 What are the differences between the colleges?04:00 Sophia’s application and being pooled06:20 What has first year been like so far?09:10 What is a bop?10:00 What advice would you give to students who are thinking of applying or are anxious about the Pool?11:30 When applying, students can’t apply to both Oxford and Cambridge — did you ever consider applying to Oxford?

    15 min

  8. 11 FEB

    Rowing at Cambridge

    Stay tuned to hear Flo, a fourth-year Natural Sciences student, discuss everything you need to know about college rowing. A list of discussion topics can be found below.00:00 Introductions01:20 How to get into rowing if you’ve never rowed before04:30 The difference between coxing and rowing06:00 What’s a boathouse?06:50 How many spectators/students turn up for races?07:55 Social events outside of rowing09:20 Races and Bumps11:55 Flo’s experience rowing as a novice to university development team trials14:10 The difference between college rowing and university rowing16:50 When do rowers do their training?17:50 Flexibility in how much rowing you do19:20 Getting to lectures after rowing20:20 How do students manage their workload and rowing?21:50 Boat Club formal dinners25:30 Boatman explained

    27 min
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Cambridge from the Inside is a new podcast about Outreach and Admissions at the University of Cambridge, hosted by Trinity Hall. It discusses admissions advice and what life is like as a Cambridge student, featuring interviews with current students, admissions tutors, and academics.

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  • Creator
    Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge
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    Cambridge from the Inside

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