Graduation
Yearbook 2024
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Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have brought you to where you are today - a graduate of the University of Cambridge. Congratulations on this milestone and on your extraordinary achievement. Soak up all the joy of your graduation day as you celebrate. We are so excited for you – for what you’ve achieved, and for all that's to come.
You are now part of a global community of alumni with exclusive access to services and benefits designed especially for you.
While one chapter is ending, another is beginning, and Cambridge will be with you every step of the way.
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Stream your student memories!
It’s graduation anthem time.
Get ready to wave those windmills: this playlist's got the anthems that soundtrack your epic graduation journey. This is your mix, curated by your fellow graduates, bursting with feel-good vibes, empowering tunes, and maybe a touch of bittersweet nostalgia (we know you'll miss those late-night study sessions...).
Hit play, crank it up, and celebrate all you've achieved.
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Arriving at Christ’s a day before the official freshers' ‘moving in’ day, I was nervous. But I needn’t have worried: within hours I was in the JCR, playing Two Truths and a Lie with a group of freshers – and nine incredible terms began. First year flew by and somehow never seemed to end, as we tried (and sometimes failed) to make our 9am lectures, muddled through essays and supervisions and filled up our free time with countless extracurriculars. The year culminated in May Ball, where we screamed ‘She’s So Lovely’ and stayed up until 6am for the survivor’s photo, fuelled by coffee and smoked salmon bagels.
Second year brought college parenthood, bops, weekends of college sport and our anticipated move to JL. At half-way hall the realisation that we wouldn’t be at Christ’s forever dawned, and we danced away the reality in Rumboogie to ‘Breaking Free’. Before we knew it Easter term and exams were upon us. Long days in the library and evenings ‘working’ in the buttery never passed without someone being told to take their feet of the furniture. The celebratory fully-clothed jump into the college pool and the introduction of college’s signature cocktails made second year May Week sweeter.
Without blinking we’d gone from nervous freshers to finalists, rolling our eyes at the freshers talking and taking up the (limited) space in the library. As we balanced work, extra-curriculars and the occasional night out, we celebrated our friends’ grad-job/master's offers or year abroad plans, despite the pre-emptive nostalgia as life post-Christ’s beckoned.
Whether you loved buttery jazz nights, formal dinners, college or university sports and societies or college cats Finch & Baines, the memories we’ve made over the past three years at Christ’s will endure, as will the friendships the college community fostered.
Eleanor Mason, History
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In 2019, when visiting Cambridge for an open day, the first place that I visited was Churchill college, followed by the Law Faculty. Since then, much of my time at university has been shaped by the experiences that I have shared in those places. Experiences which, for the most part, have been made possible by the incredible people that I have met at Churchill.
The frisbee-populated fields, vibrant flower beds and curious statutes at Churchill have been the backdrop for the development of many lifelong friendships and a diverse and interconnected third-year community. Looking back, many of us won’t remember (or will actively try to forget) the many late nights of studying that often pushed us to the very end of our tethers. What we will remember, however, is the glorious sporting successes, the unforgettable music and stage performances, and the time spent in any one of the near- infinite Cambridge societies, all shared in the company of the most supportive friends.
For me, it’s the late-night chats in the buttery that comprise some of my warmest memories, and I have been fortunate to have found such a wonderful group within my law cohort and with those whom I so serendipitously stumbled into during my first few days at Cambridge. I do hope others head out into the world with similar fondness and memories of their time here, and I wish everyone the best of luck for graduation and the many exciting years to come.
Oh, and for the (far too many) scientists, mathmos and others who haven’t quite yet had enough, I have no doubt that we’ll be back to celebrate again with you all next year.
Sam Pearce, Law
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We were first greeted by the Scots Pines of Memorial Court, and welcomes from our college families and staircase neighbours. After frantic bicycle searches, these initial meetings led to evenings of underground music, cellars shifts, buttery chats, and cinema screenings with ice cream and pizza in the Master’s Lodge. We later experienced the cacophony of laughter during formals in the Great Hall and lunches in the beautiful River Cafe. We learned from the events and fun created by those around us, sparking new perspectives, interests and knowledge.
Rounding the corner into Old Court’s embrace, we traversed throughout the year over Clare bridge, and were greeted by daffodils of spring along the avenue. At weekends we planted our own contributions, sported our college colours and chatted about books in the pub.
Study breaks in the FML were accompanied by beautiful melodies from the music practice rooms. Scholars’ and Fellows’ Garden plays led us laughing into the return of May Week at Clare, nights of fun we all did not want to end and planned to never forget. After years of peeking through the avenue to see what might be revealed, the Fellows’ Garden reopened in our final Easter Term. We have witnessed the transformation of Old Court and ourselves throughout these years.
There is no single way to encapsulate all our experiences here. As we embark upon the next stage of our lives and leave this unworldly place, I am reminded of words of a Clareite couple who I happened to meet en route from Ireland to my first day at Clare: “Clare stays with you forever.”
Constanza Meade, Law
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As we come to the end of our time in Corpus, it’s natural to reminisce about the memories made in our home away from home. We may not have realised it as we lined up to the tunes of Taylor Swift and the Imperial March, but the joy of Matriculation Day was truly a good omen.
While I don’t think we outgrew talking in the library or meagrely attending slacks, we set a standard with the cult-like T staircase, religiously attending Revs and Lola’s, and swarming the bar during Open Mic Nights.
The Corpus Challenges proved our athletic and moral superiority especially as The Other Place stooped low by stealing our beloved/not-so-beloved Johnson picture and Benet the Bear. The only more traumatic event than the loss of those items was enduring the fire alarm that rang in the middle of the night after C-Sunday. Thankfully these traumas were made up for by the fantastic May Balls the last two years and of course the craziness of Halfway Hall.
Amidst these memories I think each of us would have something we will miss the most. Perhaps it was trying to enjoy the queue which made Corpus brunch so perfect. Maybe it was spreading out on the Old Court lawn, allowing the sun to make up for the hours in the Taylor library, the labs and the supervision rooms.
Of course, there were the themed formals that invited unexpected costumes, the arrival of the pastry chef after our traumatic first term without one and the incredible Pelican bar that served as our study and social spot.
As we stand on this threshold of a new beginning, I know that we’ve been moulded by these experiences and sustained by friendships. I can imagine we always will be.
Neve Baskar (JCR President)
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When I think of Darwin, I think of our lovely garden and how it transformed with us throughout our time here. At the start, during Freshers’ Week, the figs are drying up, there’s a chill to the evening air and the birds are finishing up the last of the fruit from the pear trees. We are welcomed into college while the bees are still collecting their nectar for the winter to come. Then, the plants become stark and bare, they whip us while we make our way towards some hot chocolate or a boozy Oktoberfest.
In the new year, as courses get busier, so does the garden. Insects, bees and flowers all bring the garden alive and give a sense of warmth – even if the temperature does not reflect this. From the windows of the parlour, we look through the petals of the wisteria and their scent perfumes us during our study sessions. Lunchtime is now a place for people to gather from the study centre to sit outside and perhaps catch a glimpse of the heron or a punt fleet travelling past.
Finally, summer has arrived, courses are over and work has been handed in. Every day, the smell of barbeque travels in the air as people book the island for their own private celebrations. Now the garden is in full bloom, the rose garden is used for quiet reading, the student garden is being harvested and live music events take place in the hot summer nights.
Our time at Darwin approaches a crescendo with Darwin May Ball – a night of pure revelry in the gardens. When we look back at our time at Darwin, we will remember how welcoming and comfortable it was to be a part of this community.
Niamh Hartley
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We may have initially chosen Downing for its double beds, free laundry, and perfect location to get to Downing site within thirty seconds, but I think we can all agree there’s a lot more to Downing than just this. Downing is a community built not just by students, but porters, fellows and staff who all embrace the friendly and open environment here.
Following Freshers’ Week we found that our cohort’s skills did not stop at low quality dancing in Revs, but that we excelled in sport, music, art and drama. Our Freshers’ Play ‘A Trip to Scarborough’ sold a record number of tickets while others received half-blue and blue status in a number of sports.
The Butterfield Café/Downing Bar surely has a special place in everyone’s heart. While many procrastinate the day away with Rob’s paninis and lattes, others have shared drinks over quizzes or to the sound of the ever-popular Downing Jazz Band.
Of course, Keith’s Café can’t be forgotten as another centrepiece to college life, well-attended on the steps of the chapel each week in rain or shine.
We have also been lucky to be able to attend two Downing May Balls. Seeing 2500 people having the time of their lives in our college that had miraculously transformed for the night is certainly unforgettable.
In the last year we have welcomed a new Master and, frankly more importantly, his dogs Phoebe and Daniel. Both have quickly become important members of the college, brightening the day of anyone who comes across them.
I feel very lucky that I get another 3 years here, but for all of us I am sure the memories of our time at Downing will stay with us for life.
Ruari Wilson
JCR President, 2023/24
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Wonderful capture of the Northern Lights over Cambridge taken by Ruari Wilson
Wonderful capture of the Northern Lights over Cambridge taken by Ruari Wilson
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This video is subtitled and has sound
Fabian Apostoaie, ECSU Graduating President
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Our matriculation into Cambridge and Fitz came off the back of an incredibly strange Sixth Form experience, replete with two lockdowns across two years. Our hope was to have as normal and complete a university experience as possible, and we are lucky to have had just that. In-person lectures (with masks) took place from Week 1 of our first Michaelmas and brought us crashing back into the reality of real work! And despite the strange phases of talking to people through windows during self-isolation and helping Dina run makeshift brunch around College, we were blessed with relatively smooth sailing. That same year saw a Sunken Realm, our first Fitz ball, with the Ferris wheel and buttery roller skates forming a slightly bizarre experience, all ramped up by our desire to flee the library.
Second year saw a lot of people enter the interior design marvels of the Fitz houses and negotiating our personal touches with housekeeping! Success came in football for both women and men, continuing our stellar reputation across the university. Ewan and Fleur managed to take us back to the height of Lindsay Lohan before reminding us why we should have stayed in the EU.
Standing here, we doubt that final year needs much recollection, but we hope that whether staying another year or heading off, we can reflect on these years together as packed full of new experiences that equip us well for the future. Fitz graduates of 2024, good luck and billy love!
Philip Harper & Sarah Anderson , JCR Presidents 2022-23, Classics
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Gir’tonnes of Love.
Girton isn’t just a place, it’s a community.
From moving to Cambridge in 1872 to the recent ‘A Great Campaign’, the collective spirit and determination of Girtonians has seen great achievement. It’s a daunting legacy to be tasked with continuing.
In 3 years, I’ve witnessed the incredible talent within our College and the unwavering support we’ve had for one another. Whether it was debating at the Union, waking up at 6am to row on the Cam, or performing in one of the many iconic GADS plays, you were never without a friend to cheer you on at Girton. It was all the more meaningful knowing they had probably cycled in just support you!
University also came with its struggles like the impossibly long reading lists and constant essay deadlines. Despite all the challenges, we made it through and persevered. We all had moments where we felt challenged and like the mountain was much too high to climb, yet at the end of it here we are, at the peak.
That communal spirit continued through the peaks and valleys of university life and I’m confident it will continue through the many generations to come.
“Time of my life. What people, and what a place; nothing will match this again.” Alex Wignall
Girton will always hold a special place in my heart, and I know it will for so many others too. We all have fond memories of this place. Perhaps for some it was The Hunt, for others it was their first schlubnini, or maybe it was the 5th time in freshers' week you heard ‘that’s so far out!’.
Cambridge is always visited by incredible people, leaders in their field, but so often the memories we cherish are thanks to the people we see every day. Leaving College feels like nothing less than leaving home, but we will always be Girtonians.
Muhammed Hasan Lone, JCR Vice-President 2023, Law
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Arriving at Caius in the shadow of Covid, our time at Cambridge has been a relief. After A-levels (or IB(s)) and gap years spent inside, we felt only too ready and were raring to go (perhaps a bit too much) as we ventured to Lolas, Revs, Mash or a Frinyl. A legacy of those first Zoom calls, the (mysteriously named) Tiger Mafia group chat was home to its very own Ticketbridge community as we exchanged MDR tickets, petitions and the miscellaneous (half an onion, cornflour, old parmesan, a master's application(?)).
’10/10’ - Nicole Davis- Ents 22/23, Vice President Caius Mayball
We donned gowns, and then swiftly took them off as we emigrated to Clare cellars before Caius bar re-opened in all its anti-climactic glory. Bridgemas came with festivities and before we knew it we were in Lent. Our first ballot occurred with incredibly unnecessary amounts of stress and it seemed we had committed to the Cambridge life - it chose us, after all. We ended first year with the bang of Caius May Ball- we were so back!
‘I am a Caian therefore I am’- Ellie Hogg
The second year diaspora saw us solidify friendships and build our sense of solidarity - overcoming the odds of a ten-minute cycle. Then there was half-way hall and some unseasonable nostalgia. Spill the Baiuns flourished as we passive- aggressively typed.
Before we knew it - third year hall and a sense of maturity- clubs were out and La Razza in. Now us geriatrics sit moaning about freshers and the MCR, craving a sweet treat and getting excited about Articulate in the Bar. To be at Caius is not a singular experience; it is merely to be a Caian.
Laura Solomon, HSPS, Academic Rep & Layo Akinola, English, Freshers’ Rep and Vice President
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It is the 29th of September 2021, surprisingly warm, and you are full of determination as you load an IKEA bag onto a porter's lodge trolley. You follow the number on your key up four flights of stairs, unsure about the lifts, and there you are in your creaky West House room. You are home!
That was the day that started our journey at Cambridge, and three years later, here we are. We had a great freshers' week. We saw the likes of Revs and Lola’s for the first time, did a scavenger hunt around college and were the last year group to experience matriculation in the Great Hall. We started in a post-covid world, still seeing its effects in household testing and self-isolation (kettle included). We were luckily able to still experience Cambridge as normal, attending HUS run bops, and having our lectures in person.
We have enjoyed a plethora of themed formals each year, and along-side them a plethora of Simon’s infamous speeches! We’ve had incredible visits from famous faces, including the likes of King Charles, Reverend Al Sharpton and Naomi Campbell. We have seen change in Homerton, with the opening of the New Dining Hall and Buttery. We’ve also made change, with members of our year creating or revitalising several societies, such as BME Society and Vampire Society, just to name a couple. We’ve celebrated the success of two amazing May Balls, and of our blues sports players winning big in rugby, rowing, and football. Collectively we have tackled the whole Cambridge experience, ranging from our sports successes to great theatrical and political endeavours also.
We have been the year group to stand up and represent student voice, uniting on issues that really matter, that will surely have an impact on generations of Homertonians to come.
Lizzie Banner, Communications Officer, Homerton Union of Students.
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Eclipse Mayball 2023
Eclipse Mayball 2023
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Homerton’s Women and NB Football Team’
Homerton’s Women and NB Football Team’
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Homerton formals
Homerton formals
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Education Cohort of Homerton
Education Cohort of Homerton
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Homerton formals
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Swashbuckling C-Sunday celebrations’
Swashbuckling C-Sunday celebrations’
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A cute college-marriage proposal’
A cute college-marriage proposal’
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Reflecting on my journey at Hughes Hall feels like being in a kaleidoscope; each twist reveals vibrant, life-filled memories. As the first Black female MCR President, I had the joy of navigating our community through bops, debates and egalitarian formals, celebrating every corner teeming with adventure and the promise of transformative experiences.
Our year distinguished by the arrival of a new Senior Tutor, and a change in leadership, has been a beacon of our collective resilience and spirit. Celebrating under the Cambridge sky at a garden party, we honoured the departing President, symbolising the seamless flow of continuity and change. Yet, our narrative isn’t shaped by triumphs alone; the loss of a fellow student has woven us closer, transforming our grief into a tapestry of unity and strength.
Embracing every moment, from Mill Road’s spirit to the exuberance of drag bingo, we’ve savoured each moment with an unabashed joy and an insatiable zest for life. Our time was further marked by the unique presence of all three MCR Presidents, embodying the epitome of leadership, unity and progress. The 2023 May Ball, themed “La La Land”, when we danced among glittering ice sculptures to Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream”, encapsulated the dreams and indelible impact of our collective experiences at Hughes.
This journey has been anything but ordinary. A rollercoaster of emotions, experiences and growth, it’s been a vibrant tapestry of life, laughter and learning – a teenage dream lived in our very own “La La Land”.
As we step beyond Hughes’s gates carrying the lessons, friendships and memories forged, we hold onto those magical nights. Guided by the vibrant spirit of Hughes, we step into the future, ever reminded of our shared dreams and the timeless moments under the Cambridge sky, ready to embrace the adventures that lie ahead.
Kudzai Chivenga, MCR President
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Hughes Hall from one President to another
Hughes Hall from one President to another
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Hughes Hall MCR Committee 2022-2023
Hughes Hall MCR Committee 2022-2023
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Hughes Hall Boat Club taster session
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Three MCR presidents, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025
Three MCR presidents, 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025
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Hughes Hall 2023 May Ball
Hughes Hall 2023 May Ball
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Hughes Hall Porters with Hugh the Snowman
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MCR Committee 2022-2023 Oxbridge Club Alumni Networking
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Hughes Hall Christmas Bop
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Hughes Hall tote bags for Freshers
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Hughes Hall MCR Committee stroll around College
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Our first year began excitedly, with lockdown almost fully eased up, and the majority of our freshers’ activities held in person. We were able to experience bops, meet the rest of our year, join societies and start our integration into college life. By Lent Term most things were back to normal, and we dived into the full Cambridge experience. Easter Term saw the return of the first May Ball since Covid – and we all got the chance to live through how the Ball gained its extravagant reputation. With life back to normal we were able to enjoy traditions like punting, try out the various restaurants, sights, theatre performances and more around the city, embark on walks to Grantchester and enjoy the river. First year also saw some exciting moments like the repatriation ceremony and dinner for the Benin bronze, Okukor – a proud moment for the college.
In second year, our Old Hall re-opened and we finally saw college dinners in their full grandeur. Traditional college events were held back in the Hall, like the eventful Halfway Hall and Second Year Lunch, and we had more opportunities to come together as a year group. Student-led events like FNJ and JCSU events were revamped, and entertained us all.
In third year, we once again triumphed against Oxford in Jesus-Jesus Varsity, and celebrated with our college community. With lots of other opportunities thrown in, like supporting numerous college members in the Half Marathon, enjoying the wide array of musical talent in JBar, and the continued appearances of the college deer – it’s been a year to remember.
We’ve loved our time as Jesuans, and we’ll always hold this community proudly in our hearts.
Esther Anthony-Ajileye, Land Economy, Former Vice President, JCSU (Jesus College Student Union)
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As many of us come to the end of our time at King’s, I think back to the versions of us that could barely comprehend that our time here was beginning, let alone that it would end. Though our beginnings here were affected by the COVID pandemic, we were then able to see King’s revive its pre-pandemic essence. From the King’s Affair and termly Bunker mingles, to Welfare Day, Fun Day and the more casual karaoke nights in the College bar, each event has highlighted that King’s spirit resides in its ability to bring people together in different circumstances.
No two journeys at Cambridge are identical. Some people immersed themselves in student politics, and others in sports and societies. For some, these past few years have been concentrated outside of the College, whilst others’ experiences have unfolded primarily within the walls of King’s. Regardless of whichever direction our time here has taken us, we are all united by how we have grown since our beginnings here. The versions of ourselves that entered this College differ significantly from those that leave. We leave with shared experiences, lessons and cherished memories that will stay with us for the rest of our lives.
Now, we are faced with a reality that our previous selves were unable to conceptualise: leaving. Like our time here, our futures also take us in different directions. To those whose futures lie beyond King’s, I hope you can use these memories and lessons to anchor you as you enter new phases of your lives. To those whose futures remain here, I hope your years of experiences here help you to navigate whatever the future may hold.
Timi Olumide-Wahab, Former President, King’s College Student Union (KCSU), Human, Social and Political Sciences
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After three glorious years, Lucy Cavendish is waving goodbye to its first all-gender undergraduate cohort. In September 2021, nearly 140 of us turned up to bridging week beady-eyed and, admittedly, slightly bewildered. Forever and proudly a college of access, over 80% of us hailed from the state system, and stumbled into this mysterious and at times overwhelming realm of academia on the back of a pandemic, exams fiascos and an array of uncertainties. This didn’t stop us from staking our claim, though, and a few ‘illegal raves’ later, the class of 2024 have set Lucy down an exciting new road.
It has been a period of immense accomplishment and new beginnings for us Lucians. From the beautiful creations of Lucy Cavenstitch to the distinguished guests and debates at Lucy PolSoc, a plethora of new societies have blossomed from our cohort. Lucy’s sports presence has never been more extensive thanks to inaugural men’s teams and mixed squads (Yeah Lucy!). Alongside a brand-new JCR, Lucy events have become centre-stage, and I’m personally thrilled to see Live@Lucy enter its third generation of showrunners. Together, we’ve established a Lucy community with more breadth and depth than ever before. Long may it reign!
Ask anybody across this university, and they’ll say it’s the people that define your college experience. From the staff to the students, Lucy’s reputation as a warm, welcoming community (or, according to Camfess, ‘chaotic good’) is, if anything, understated. This unshakeable, underlying feeling of ‘welcome’ has perhaps been one of the few constants in our time as Lucy students. From Hallowhinside to Hallowolfson, our sense of community has remained tethered to our collective kindness. These fundamental qualities don’t disappear easily, and I know that regardless of where we go next, our time as Lucians will never be forgotten.
Live, laugh, Lucy Cav!
Tom Carr, Psychological and Behavioural Sciences
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When moving on from any part of your life, it is only human to feel a little uncertain about what is to come and sad that the security and comfort you have got used to is subsiding. Our three years here at Magdalene will be no different.
Throughout stressful supervisions or late-night library sessions, the one constant has been our college. Whether it be the delectable smell of Ramsay Hall, the ornate interior of Pepys, the tranquillity inside the Chapel, or the organised chaos in the JCR, for three years these have been the backdrops for our slog through the Cambridge marathon.
We cannot take these places with us (however much I would like to take The Pick) and that is a little melancholic. Yet our college was always more than the bricks and mortar; it was about the laughs and memories we made along the way. The friends all of us have made when rowing, drinking or even working exemplify this, as do those days watching bumps, battling O*ford at Sports Day, stumbling back from Mash, wearing a homemade cardboard costume for Bop, or wining and dining at a themed formal.
Because this is not an ending - just the end of a beginning. Whilst the place we have become so accustomed to will no longer adorn our day-to-day lives, the friends and memories we have made are not going anywhere.
You may well feel uncertain as you head off into your next chapter, one ominously titled ‘the real world’, but just as with our time at Magdalene do not be afraid if it all seems a bit frenetic at first. If we managed to traverse the potholes of Cambridge student life, we can do (almost) anything. Never forget to take comfort from the mad three years when our lives became intertwined, and in those pals who will help you make sense of where you want to go next. That way, Magdalene will not just be a fleeting experience but rather one that will hopefully stay with you always.
Rory Gavin, Magdalene College JCR President 2023
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Did you know we have the biggest collection of women's art in Europe? Or that we get ovens and freezers? Did you know that students who learn about their careers and future lives can travel on the college’s dime? That we can walk on the grass?
The Garden Party is basically a festival – you know that, right? That we follow up our LGBTQ+ formals with band nights where alumni and speakers dance with us? That our café is personally decorated by the wonderful Patrick who greets every caffeine-requiring student with a smile? Surely you’ve heard that we can be found singing in Churchill, painting our nails in the library, trying to figure out whether the painting in our hallway is really meant to be that way round?
You know that our meals consist of vending machine Wispas and lettuce from the garden, right? That nobody really did that on the swing…did they? That our hash browns are inexplicably sometimes mini? That windows should be opened for a minimum of 15 minutes each day to help minimise moisture, humidity and dampness? That we host 'Love Island' watch parties in the bar? That we light up Fountain Court in themed colours for celebrations: rainbow for pride month, pink for International Women's Day, green for Earth D…oh, sorry – that’s just the fountain water’s natural colour. That we all miss Head Porter Joy every single day? That we watch the F staircase time lapse YouTube video on repeat to get to sleep? That the anon singer roams to this day?
Ruby
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We know the stereotypical things Newnham is known for. Its history in supporting women’s education, its being one of the first colleges to admit women, and then one of the first to grant women their degrees despite misogynist protests such as the ‘March on Pfeiffer Gate’. It is famous for its beautiful gardens and striking buildings, especially the expansive library and Old Labs which gave its students the opportunity to learn at a time when educated women were not accepted.
And we are all aware of the stream of iconic women who have passed through the college over its history – from scientists to actors, from judges and politicians to Bletchley Park codebreakers, Newnham has welcomed some of the greatest minds of the past 150 years.
The things that make Newnham special are much deeper. It is the late- night study sessions in the stunning library, or the cosy JCR, or even Iris. It is attending bops and parties in the newly opened Party Room and singing along to karaoke like your life depends on it.
And of course, it is our incredible community of students, porters, catering, teaching and college staff, bursting with kindness, compassion and diversity, who transform Newnham from merely being a college to being a home. A place to feel safe, comfortable and supported whilst also being academically stimulated. Newnham truly is an exceptional place and I am so proud to have been part of its history.
But enough of the sentimentality! Congratulations on making it this far – I hope your undergraduate degree has been everything you hoped for and more. Here is also to the future – whatever comes next, continue to be unapologetically yourself and never shy away from being witty and rebellious in all you do. Wishing you all the best!
April Wells, Newnham JCR President, 2022-2024
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Garden Party 2022
Garden Party 2022
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Newnham Engineers cooking together
Newnham Engineers cooking together
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Getting college married in the Botanic Gardens
Getting college married in the Botanic Gardens
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JCR Garden Party 2023 - Jude Taylor
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The 2023 Newnham Garden Party
The 2023 Newnham Garden Party
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Maimuna Hassan, a moment of sun and smiles mid-exam season in the Newnham gardens!
Maimuna Hassan, a moment of sun and smiles mid-exam season in the Newnham gardens!
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College wedding - Jamie Chen
College wedding - Jamie Chen
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With the pandemic scuppering any real chance to visit before applying to Cambridge, many of us chose to apply to Pembroke for two reasons: firstly the food, and secondly its reputation as 'the friendly college'. Leaving comments on the former to avid ‘Pembroke Food for Thought’ posters, throughout our time at Cambridge Pembroke has certainly lived up to the latter.
Though we hadn’t yet shaken the effects of the pandemic entirely during our first year, we as a year group had no trouble settling in (and I’m sure the Porters would agree). We enjoyed countless quizzes, formals and bops (even if some were in a marquee) at our busiest times, but also the beautiful views of the Pembroke architecture (and, of course, did some work) during the quieter moments.
Second year then saw our year group lean even more into college life, not least because a number of us got to experience the joys of (college) parenthood. From the revival of the Pembroke Players, to domination of PCNC, there was not a single society nor sports team that we were not a part of (yeah, Pem). During this year, we also got the opportunity to all come together for a bittersweet ‘Halfway Hall’, with awards that I’m sure some of us are proud of to this day.
As we approach the end of our third year then, we have already begun passing on the reins of the Pembroke community, but I have no doubt that we have left a legacy of warmth, passion and dedication for generations of Valencians to come. Whatever our futures hold, I know that every single one of us will navigate life with that same friendliness that brought us to Pembroke in the first place.
Ffion Griffith, President of Pembroke’s Junior Parlour Committee 2023, Law
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Graduating from Peterhouse marks the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new phase for each of us: truly the end of an era. As we now embark on separate paths, we carry with us a vast array of lived experiences and memories that have shaped our time at this college.
Throughout our years at Peterhouse, we have been fortunate to engage with a diverse array of perspectives, ideas and challenges. From late-night study sessions in the library to lively debates in the JCR, in both conventional and unconventional ways we have cultivated the intellectual curiosity and critical- thinking skills that will serve us well in the years ahead.
While our paths diverge, the bonds we formed during our time at Peterhouse remain strong. Whether we find ourselves pursuing further education, entering the workforce or exploring new opportunities, we are united by the shared experiences and friendships forged within these hallowed halls.
As we embark on this new journey, let us carry forward the lessons learned and the values instilled during our time at Peterhouse. As we will all know, it has been far from easy, with social, academic and (with the help of a certain COVID) health problems threatening to negatively impact our university experience. But in the midst of discord there have been moments of profound connection and unity amongst the Petrean community.
Though we may no longer walk the same cobbled Old Court path or gather in the same halls, a piece of Peterhouse sticks with us. As we bid farewell to this chapter of our lives, let us look to the future with optimism and gratitude for the foundation laid here. Graduating from Peterhouse is not an end but a new beginning, and I am confident that each of us will go on to make meaningful contributions to our respective fields and communities.
Daniel Harry, JCR President 2023 - 2024
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The past three years have been eventful – the weekly group PCR tests may have been one way of socialising back in 2021, but they cannot come close to plethora of scenes we’ve seen at Queens’ since.
Our yearly formal halls have been a pleasure – from cutlery connoisseurs in first year to coin enthusiasts in third year, we’ve certainly had some lovely dinner…chat. Informally, Queens’ joviality continues through the many societies hosting fabulous dinners…I hope the person who had to dress up as wave-particle duality had fun at the Natsci mahal.
Queens’ students have also been showing off their musical talent through the various endeavours. The musical whiplash between a chapel choir and a spirited group karaoke performance of Wonderwall in QBar was unexpected, but very welcome.
Queens’ remains a force in the theatre scene too: BATS has flourished with shows like And Then There Were None and Black Is The Colour Of My Soul making use of the wonderful Fitzpatrick Hall. Queens’ talent has also excelled in wider university shows, both backstage and in performance. It’s always a special day when you’re allowed to stand on the Cloister Court grass and yearly Shakespeare performances have been wonderful.
Queens’ sporting prowess has gone from resilient cupper’s performances to national level competition, with many people competing in Blues sport! From football to dancesport, climbing to netball, Queens’ has made its collegiate presence known. And of course, QCBC continues to make waves. Never will I forget crashing headfirst into another boat in one of my first outings, so I’m glad to say I’ve made a permanent mark on the club at least.
The Queens' May Ball returned with a bang and was absolutely splendid – I never thought I’d see a barbershop quartet in Old Hall, or a Waltzer outside Plodge, but wow am I glad I have!
Good luck to everyone as we move on to the next part of our lives – I’m sure I’ll see some of you in Queens’ puffers in years to come.
Anna Fitzpatrick, JCR President 2023-2024
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When imagining their years at Cambridge, not many imagine Robinson's gorgeous bricks - far from the sandy stone and cloistered courts of their Cambridge dreams. While this college is formed on many who applied, but many who were also pooled, we have all found a home here, grateful we ended up here. Despite our differences, there is a strong sense of community in Robinson, demonstrated by what we have done and achieved during our time here. While most may remember Robinson as the party college (famed for its bops and bar), its modernism and future-looking perspective also represents much more.
Even if Robinson itself is not steeped in tradition, this has given us the opportunity to found our own: the first BME residential, the first annual Art Festival, the founding of the Wellbeing Centre and many more. Although we started still masked-up in lectures, we ensured earlier traditions continued beyond the confines of Covid: May Balls and milkshakes, Love from the Bricks and bops, formals and frisbee. But more importantly, people who know how to have a good time and look after each other.
I'm sure that we will forever be grateful for our time here, remembering not only our fellow students but our supervisors, tutors and college staff who made us into the people we are today, ready to take on the next chapter of our lives. Impossible thought it is to imply a collective experience for a year with as varied interests as ours, there are undoubtedly Robinson moments and places we’ll always remember, including the heart of the college, a place everyone will remember warmly no matter who they are: the RBCB. Hence, I thought it would only be fitting to end on a few wise words from our very own Catherine Wise of the Red Brick Palace Bar:
"Remember this segment of your life as we (the team at the RBC) remember you all - with fondness - be happy whatever you do, wherever your path takes you .... the road is paved with red bricks, not yellow!" - Catherine, Red Brick Café Bar
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It seems strange to think about how quickly the last three years have gone by. Household testing and matriculation dinner in the freezing cold marquee on Old Court feel like a distant memory, swiftly replaced by the revival of Selwyn bops and packed formal halls. However, some comfort can be found in the continued support from staff and fellow students that has surrounded us throughout our time at Selwyn – that, and the 5am fire drills (we love you, Helen).
Selwyn has always had a profound reputation for being the friendliest college; having been part of it for the last three years we can confirm it does indeed live up to this. From the dulcet tones of the Choir that fill Old Court week on week (bringing particular joy during Bridgemas festivities) to the rollicking sounds of the rowers after a Boat Club Dinner, the community at Selwyn is unmatched.
Studying at Cambridge often feels all-consuming, from relentless supo essays to never-ending practicals, but somehow it is not those that we will remember. For us, it will be all the moments in between. Time spent lounging in the gardens, midnight runs to Jack’s and the infamous Snowballs are just some of the memories that we are sure to be recounting for years to come.
We cannot begin to express our gratitude and love for Selwyn and all the people here. It has been an absolute privilege to have you all as our peers during our time at Cambridge. We are so excited to see what everyone goes on to accomplish, and we will always be wishing you all the absolute best.
So, for one last time... YEAH SELWYN!
Elina Smith, President, Selwyn College JCR, Theology, Religion, Philosophy of Religion & George Ponton, Vice-President, Selwyn College JCR, Law
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Our cohort of freshers stumbled into Sidney Sussex fresh from 2 years of a global pandemic. Call it years spent in hermit-like conditions, or a collective sociable disposition – either way, we threw ourselves into everything Cambridge had to offer, with weekly parties in Cromwell JCR and plenty of nights spent in Sidney bar (undisputedly the best bar in the university). It’s heartening to know you can walk into the bar and always find someone to chat to – and since its summer renovation overseen by bar manager Jake Hewison, it is not only gloriously cheap but pleasing to the eye. I will certainly miss it next year, when I face the same prices for a pint as the rest of the country.
We like to have fun but we’re also a hardworking group. This applies academically; the library is obviously packed at Easter (although many have been known to go just for Alan’s squash and biscuits), but people have also involved themselves in a whole host of extracurricular activities. We have been blessed with an unusually large crop of journalists, talented rowers, thespians, comics, singers and athletes. It has been inspiring watching people thrive in their respective areas, and I can’t wait to see what everyone goes on to do, and perhaps more crucially, whether we were right on our vote for “most likely to be Carol Vorderman” at Halfway Hall.
It’s mentioned in just about every piece of promotional material the college has, so I win no prizes for originality, but Sidney really is one of the friendliest pockets of Cambridge. I wish everyone all the best for post-grad life; let’s hope it’s not all downhill from here!
Anna Morgan, Human Social and Political Science
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Our time started with the classic Cambridge matriculation: wheelie bin-filled tent and COVID measures aplenty. Gingerly we began the classic small talk: ‘what’s your subject’, ‘I’m also from London’ etc. As first term passed, we silly freshers began finding friends and rekindling Revs’ infamous Catz Corner. Fast-forwarding past some epic bops and sporting performances, and some less successful marriage formal speeches, our time at Catz now feels ephemeral.
At this crossroads I’m confident the wheel will be ever-present. I’m immensely grateful to be a tiny brick amongst Catz’s large red walls, and the roots created here, and memories found within it, will only grow past this point of graduation. Each friendly smile, flaming microwave and Hobs party are vital spokes in a wheel that continues to spin faster and faster.
This community spirit was exemplified when organising Freshers’ Week 2022. June and I found ourselves overloaded with support from all sides of college. Mary’s unparalleled encouragement, Lauren’s generous chauffeuring and Omeet’s autocratic car park instructing were all crucial in welcoming new faces to this vibrant community. This community spirit has been vital in building a college that not only excels academically but socially and sportingly. This year's cuppers wins in football, hockey, skiing, badminton and impressive performances in rugby and rowing are remarkable.
What will I miss the most? Probably just bumping into someone on Main Court and spending hours bonding over shared deadlines, night-out debriefs and tea@3 withdrawals, maybe over a sandwich or two if allowed…Oh, and hearing ‘Oh St Catharine’s’ bellowed on a Wednesday night. Because, St Catharine’s, you truly are wonderful.
Sebastian Porter
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Our time at St. Edmund’s and Cambridge has been nothing short of transformative, enriching us with myriad coveted experiences that have prepared us for the future. Matriculation, freshers' week, academic essays (weekly, long and short essays and yes, dissertations), exams, enjoying the highs of BOPs and formals, contemplative walks in a beautiful city, crying with laughter or weeping at difficult times, all-night working and all-day procrastination - these are all threads in the rich tapestry of college life. We cherish these formative memories.
St. Edmund’s has truly become a second home. We have cultivated lifelong friendships, as well as received commendation for our strengths from academics who cared to share kindness and support. Our character has been shaped by the college’s diverse body and the wide range of intellectual thought readily dispensed during constructive debate. It's here that we've learned the power of humility, embracing the notion that admitting uncertainty is not a weakness but crucial in equipping us to make wise decisions.
Our Cambridge experience has taught us resilience in the face of intensity. Balancing academic pursuits with vibrant social lives, we've discovered our capacity to adapt and achieve, and this in addition to the formal education of which we are grateful beneficiaries. We have achieved what is unique to us, and what is unique to us we have generously shared with others.
The sentiment expressed by an MPhil student, describing his time at Cambridge as 'exceptional', resonates deeply with us all. It encapsulates the gratitude we feel for the privilege of learning and growing in such a renowned institution. Walking to Senate House should be done proudly, knowing that we worked incredibly hard to arrive here, to remain here, and that we now have only to embrace future adventures.
We are grateful for the foundation laid at St. Edmund’s and Cambridge, now and forever.
Jason Singh, CR President (Lent 2023 – Lent 2024), Historical Tripos
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While many of our friends from home had set off at least a month ago, we had all patiently waited - biding our time. October 2021. The tone was swiftly set for three years of fun. Fresh-faced and newly matriculated, we donned our best costumes at the ‘Dress as Your Degree’ Ent. Three years and many costumes later, we reminisce fondly about ending our nights singing "Angels". The iconic marquee, now a distant relic, hosted our karaoke nights and study sessions alike. Evenings often ended with kitchen debriefs and watching the stars upon the roof. We waved goodbye to the last remnants of COVID and enjoyed our first summer in Cambridge: the June Ent, punting on the Cam, and watching Rudimental at John’s May Ball!
"It only feels like yesterday that we first entered John’s and began our awkward introductions with one another, blink, and it’s been three rollercoaster years. From the en masse turnouts at sporting fixtures, the chaos of ents, and taking every opportunity to mention to anyone and everyone that we go to John’s, its been a privilege to be a part of such an amazing community. Thank you to everyone for making the past few years truly unforgettable." - Alex Clarke & Jack Murfitt
Second year gifted us the new buttery and more importantly Saturday brunch! Michaelmas saw a surge in Junction raves and cultural trips to the Fitzwilliam Museum. We bonded with our four-legged Johnian, Folly. Watching Cuppers’ for cricket, hockey and rugby alike provided respite in the sun. Some of us were doing all-nighters in the library. Others? in Lola’s.
"I will always look back fondly on my years at John’s, as it is here I met some of my dearest friends and was privileged to have experiences I could not have elsewhere, in Cambridge or otherwise. From starting rugby again with the Redboys to captaining the volleyball team (for a brief stint!) to leading the Palmerston Society, I have flung myself at every opportunity in John’s. It is these experiences that I will look dearly upon, even if sometimes I felt as if I had too much on my plate. I guess this is one of the reasons why I was voted most likely to become Master of St John’s! I will certainly miss John’s and Cambridge, and maybe in the future I will end up here again someday." Kerem Mumyakmaz
Now, two glorious years of John’s May Ball! Bouquets of spring flowers and surprise sprays of prosecco marked the end of a year brimming with memories.
"I'll miss picnicking on the backs, hearing the chapel bells chime, walking through New Court at night and meeting friends easily without scheduling plans in advance because everyone lives so close. I probably won't miss almost falling asleep on Lord Sales's shoulder at a law dinner, the all-nighters or waiting ages for the Cripps laundry machines to free up. And I'll never forget the mix of horror and awe of first-year May Ball when we learnt as committee we'd set fire to one of John's most beloved trees. It's been a wonderful three years; I couldn't have asked for anything better <3" - Pearl Ng
“It goes fast”. And don’t we know it. Hearing this from every older year never quite prepares you for just how alarmingly true it is. Michaelmas was a flash. Monday bar quizzes, buttery-work days, Balliol sports swap, our last ever Bridgemas. Lent - a blur. Hazy ents and hungover roasts, any opportunity to dress up in a theme disguised as birthdays, house parties and sports swaps. Then, before we knew it: the final leg. The sidge trips, and lab days; the diss deadlines and exam crackdowns. We worked hard, and played harder, with May Week sending us off with a bang.
"Essay crises aside, my time at John’s has been pretty perfect. It has been particularly marked by singing with the wonderful SJV, navigating recurring ceiling tile drama on JCR, and recently deciding that exam term was the perfect time to take up tennis… Cambridge has been so much more than just academics; I will always treasure memories from May Balls, ents, formals, Friday night bar, cuppers finals, zorbs and frisbee on the backs, punting, and even the occasional half-decent Revs or Lola’s excursion. Thank you all for making these past three years so special. I can’t wait for the reunions :)" - Catalina Taylor
It has been an absolute pleasure and a privilege to live in this beautiful place with you all. John’s was and will remain home to us all. So here’s to surviving, thriving and graduating.
Oh, and our future as Cantabs…
Souvent me Souvient
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We can all agree that being a student at Trinity, Cambridge is a unique experience. The College is filled with diverse spaces, each with its own personality, which have shaped our journey over the past few years.
These spaces have thrived over our time here. The Chapel has flourished, overseeing the re-emergence of theatre in College by providing an ornate backdrop for the Dryden Society’s production of 'Romeo & Juliet', hosting the LGBT+ arts night and the hugely successful Byrothon for Lord Byron’s 200th anniversary! The choir remains extremely successful, with several tours abroad.
The bar has acted as the College’s social hub, with its weekly karaoke, jazz and quiz nights! It has also seen the resurgence of the Magpie & Stump, with its popular comedy nights.
Over at the Cloisters, we celebrated the coronation of King Charles, a wonderful opportunity for the College community to come together. It has also been a space for displays celebrating Black History Month, and for looking forward to the future, with a presentation of Trinity 2046, the College’s development project to be completed by Trinity’s 500th anniversary.
Trinity has also thrived on the sports fields, with back-to-back victories over Christchurch, Oxford and 23 sports teams playing every term. Several Trinity Students have represented Cambridge’s Blues and Great Britain!
Academically the College is stronger than ever, counting over 200 scholars at the latest Commemoration Feast. Our University Challenge team also reached the semi-finals!
This special community comes together thanks to those who work relentlessly to make Trinity the fantastic environment it is: the porters, bedders, gardeners and works team and many more. Though our time here comes to an end, we will cherish our memories of Trinity with a love and pride that we hope is shared by Trinity alumni for years to come.
Theodore Seeley & Madeleine Power
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It is almost routine for Tit Hallers, sitting on Tit Wall overlooking the River Cam, to overhear tour guides passing on punts and talking about Trinity Hall’s beginnings in the Black Death and the ship-like shape of its iconic Jerwood Library. These facts are integral to our college’s history. However, we have come to realise how Trinity Hall is so much more to us than an architectural space with a centuries-old origin story.
Three years ago, Trinity Hall welcomed us with open arms. Within its walls we met the people who would become the backbone of our Cambridge experience. Together we began university life. We lived in historic staircases in Central Site and studied long into the night in the Jerwood; in the Aula Bar, we grabbed coffees during the day and shook off the day’s work at bops at night. In our second year, we moved up the hill into Wychfield and came to see a different side to the city, surrounded by gardens that Henry James so unsurprisingly described as emblematic of our college’s beauty.
Tit Hallers have accomplished so much in our time here. From Blades-winning races on the Cam to Blues-level sports performances, from endless productions on stage to publications in national newspapers. We have enriched our college and university in such a diversity of ways that cannot be summarised in words.
For the two of us, this is what Trinity Hall is. It is a group of different people with different stories who have supported each other through thick and thin. Ultimately, Trinity Hall is made by the people: no matter how the college was founded or what its library seems to resemble, it is the students who continue its legacy as one of the friendliest, warmest places within this city.
Ryan Ko, JCR Co-President, Human, Social, and Political Sciences & Safy Oshoala, JCR Co-President, Computer Science
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We were the cohort of ‘firsts’ and ‘agains’ - the first time meeting new people, the first lectures without social distancing, the first nights spent dancing until dawn, the return of the bar and bops and balls. Starting our degrees from the ashes of the pandemic made our first year feel like fresh air and liberation. As mature students, it is rare to feel like we’ve made exactly the right choice at the right time - who among us doesn’t have a wild story leading us to Wolfson? But crashing into Cambridge in 2021 was perfect timing.
Not that we didn’t have our fun with COVID. I remember a particularly romantic Valentine’s Day with half the cohort congregated in the animal pen for plague victims set up in the (usually beautiful) gardens, while the few healthy survivors played drinking games in the Clubroom. Not long afterwards, we got to watch the masks come off for the very last time, and fully experience everything that Wolfson had to offer.
Over the last three years, through the whirlwind of work, we’ve had some amazing achievements: the best success the boat club has had in ages, being on TV, academic glory, stage performances, sports wins, and some truly infamous parties.
Last summer, I was standing in the front court when Wolfson’s iconic Judas Tree split apart with a thunder crack. It felt like the end of something beautiful and historic, and it’s hard not to feel that same regret now that we’re preparing to say goodbye to each other for the last time. But like the perfectly formed little sapling hidden in its trunk, we all have exciting new beginnings waiting for us on the other side of graduation day, and we too have grown stronger in our time here at Wolfson.
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Ella Hawes, BA in English
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