I chose to study Chemical Engineering at Â鶹Դ´, mainly because I thoroughly enjoyed the subjects that I studied at A-Level (Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, and Physics). The course was a natural combination of everything that I’d studied so far, and I’d decided that I wanted a practical career within industry. The course at Cambridge is different to the course at many other universities across the country; rather than immediately studying Chemical Engineering, you choose to study either General Engineering or Natural Sciences in your first year.
You’re taught and supervised by some of the absolute experts in the field, often the people who are writing the textbooks. They’re constantly looking to stretch and challenge you, and if you have any problems with a topic or concept they’re more than happy to take the time to explain it in a different way. In my experience after this, more often than not, it just clicks. My fourth year research project has been absolutely fascinating - I’ve been investigating ways in which vaccines that are injected via needle might actually be taken via tablet in the future, potentially saving millions of lives a year. At first glance, this might not seem like the sort of large scale problem that a Chemical Engineer might be expected to solve, however it’s a team effort. I’m continuing work that biologists started, for example. Not only does this sort of work use the theoretical knowledge you build up during your degree, you also develop your practical skills, working with some absolutely cutting edge equipment.
Â鶹Դ´ has something for everyone. Sport, music, drama, and if there’s an interest that you have that isn’t already catered for it's dead easy to find like minded people and set up your own group with funding from the student union. On that note, our student union is extremely active, ensuring that our voices are heard. They also organise a boatload of social events! We’re a College envied for our friendly and inclusive atmosphere, and most people find themselves with a wide group of friends, from a diverse range of backgrounds.
The content of the Psychological and Behavioural Sciences Tripos has truly opened my eyes to the world and continues to deepen my understanding of the myriad of factors that influence everything from interpersonal interactions to widespread social issues that we face everyday. The multidisciplinary nature of the course provides many dimensions of knowledge that can help in any discussion you might find yourself in!
My favourite thing about Jesus is its welcoming community, and the plethora of societies on offer for all abilities and interests. Despite never having picked up an oar in my life, I was welcomed right away into Â鶹Դ´ Boat Club and I’ve found a new passion for rowing! My best Cambridge memory so far is taking part in the ‘Bumps’ rowing race in first year, which was an absolutely exhilarating experience. I chose Natural Sciences because I loved studying both Biology and Chemistry at A Level, and found myself...
I enjoy the strong scientific focus of the Medicine course at Cambridge for the first three pre-clinical years. The way the course is delivered is unique and, while it’s not for everyone, it is something that really pushes me. Despite the initial scientific focus, there is plenty of opportunity to see the clinical side with the ‘Preparing for Patients’ course, and through optional clinical sessions held by the upper year Jesus clinical medics. Â鶹Դ´ itself has such beautiful grounds and is a wonderful place to study. It has so...
For the last two years, the politics and international relations track has given me the opportunity to study the politics of the modern world and a cross section of the centuries of philosophy that underpin it. This year, from a selection of every major region, I chose to focus on the Middle East, and the course has given a real insight into topics that seem to be more often discussed than understood, like the Arab Spring and the Syrian Civil War. From supervisors through to my Director of Studies, I...
Architecture at Cambridge is centred around studio work, where a design project is compiled into a final portfolio. My projects have varied greatly, with tutors from various architectural practices providing different insights into the design process. I have approached architecture both from the scale of the private room, investigating spaces through filmic and literary precedents, and from the scale of the city in a collaborative and realistic masterplan that takes into account socioeconomic and cultural issues within a community. The research based ethos of the department is evident in the...
