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WELCOME TO SELWYN COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE Freshers' Guide 2020
CONTENTS
WHO'S WHO? WHO'S WHO?
Meet the Freshers' Reps 2
Meet the Freshers' Committee 3
Meet the JCR 6
COVID 19 11
College Contacts 12
College Parents 14
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE WHO'S WHO?
Cambridge Words Explained 15
5 FAQs 16
Packing List 17
Day of Arrival Checklist 20
First Week Checklist 21
LIFE AT SELWYN
WHO'S WHO?
Finances
22
Accommodation
24
Food
26
Facilities
27
Clubs & Societies
31
LIFE AT CAMBRIDGE WHO?
University Points of Support 40
'It's ok to ...' 42
What shall I do over the summer? 43
Map of Cambridge 44
Map of Selwyn 45
1
WELCOME FROM YOUR
FRESHERS' REPS!
Hiya and welcome! We've put together this guide to
introduce you to life at Selwyn, Cambridge, and to the
people who will be helping you settle in!
We're Poppy and Harry, and as your Freshers' Reps, we're
here to help you during Freshers' Week and throughout the
year! This booklet aims to make this experience more less
daunting and as inclusive as possible.
If you have any questions or worries, no matter how big or
small, don't hesitate to message us on Facebook or email us
at jcrfirstyear@sel.cam.ac.uk/per30/hjmom2
2
MEET YOUR
FRESHERS' COMMITTEE!
The committee will be helping you during Freshers' Week
(look out for their t-shirts!) as points of contact for
advice or much needed directions in those first few days!
At Selwyn, everyone is up for a chat (including
our wonderful porters!) but with the committee and the
college parent system, it makes it easy to know lots of
faces in the year above before you even arrive.
Henry Campos Akii Sharma Tilly Head Verity Mynor
Ceci Browning Alexane Bleunven Laura Mayo Harlie Scott
3
MEET YOUR
FRESHERS' COMMITTEE!
Luke Bennett Finn Callow Ved Mahajan Maddy Fisher
Frances Dixon Dom Bridge Nina Adriano Tim Greenard
Brad Fountain Green Jake Berry Joe Price Samara Shahjahan
4
MEET YOUR
FRESHERS' COMMITTEE!
Ben Hollingdale Eliie Pang Wiktoria Mól Juliette Géuron-Gabrielle
Issy Roberts
George Sotiropoulos Jillian Hong Julia Mckay Kirsten Rugg-Gunn
Margaret Zheng Emma Jones Reuben Brown Rhiannon Ackland Will Swainson
Once you're here, don't hesitate to contact or talk to any
of us if you have questions, or just want a chat!
5
YOUR JCR
Hi everyone, I'm Theo, a Natural Sciences student and the
current JCR Clubs & Societies Officer. My role includes
keeping the records of all college clubs and societies, and
helping students create new ones.
jcrclubs@sel.cam.ac.uk
Theo Brook
Clubs and Societies
Hello everyone! I'm Megan, this year's
Accommodation & Services Officer. I'm
responsible for making your living experience at
Selwyn as fulfilling and stress-free as possible.
jcrservices@sel.cam.ac.uk
Megan Glover
Accommodation and Services
Hey, we're Sam and Caitlin, Selwyn's ents
officers. We're responsible for organising a
variety of social events in college, such as
bops, (in-college parties) non-competitive
sporting events, and other fun activities.
jcrents@sel.cam.ac.uk
Sam Johnston & Caitlin Bohan
Ents (entertainment) officers
6
YOUR JCR
Hi, I’m Charlie, and I’m the Education and Development
Officer on the JCR. I am responsible for ensuring that
academic support is provided for students during their
degree course!
jcrdevelopment@sel.cam.ac.uk
Charlie Scholes
Education and Devlopment
Hey, I’m responsible for updating the JCR website,
along with keeping any other IT used by the JCR
working. If you have any ideas that would improve the
JCR website please let me know!
jcrcomputing@sel.cam.ac.uk
Joe Marsden
Computing
We are responsible for encouraging people of all
backgrounds to apply to Selwyn - so if you want to
help with school visits and other outreach events,
get in touch! Go look at our students of selwyn
facebook/instagram page to learn more about
selwyn students. Similarly, if you're thinking of
applying, please don't hesitate to send an email
jcraccess@sel.cam.ac.uk
Sam Holmes & Shemaya Hurd-Thomas
Access
7
YOUR JCR
Hi, I'm Joe, an HSPSer, and I'm responsible for keeping students
informed on the work of the JCR and on events around Selwyn
and Cambridge. I also help run all of the JCR social media
accounts, so if you haven't liked or followed our pages yet then
please do!
jcrcommunications@sel.cam.ac.uk
Joe Bishop
Communications
I’m Heloise and I represent green, ethical and faiths issues on
the JCR. I want to make sure we are doing as much as
possible to be a sustainable, ethical college which is
inclusive for people of all faiths.
jcrgreen@sel.cam.ac.uk
Heloise Messervy-Whiting
Green, Ethics and Faith
Hi, I'm Hendrik, your International Officer for 2020. My
job is to represent the interests of all international
students at Selwyn. I want to make sure that you feel
welcome here, regardless of which nationality or from
which background you are.
jcrinternational@sel.cam.ac.uk
Hendrik Michel
International officer
8YOUR JCR
Hi everyone! My name’s Samara and I'm your BAME Officer
for this year! My role involves supporting all BAME students
at Selwyn by putting on social events through the year and
liaising with the other Officers to support you at all stages.
jcrbme@sel.cam.ac.uk
Samara Shahjahan*
BAME officer
Hi all, I'm Maddy, I study HSPS and I'm your gender equality
officer for this year! As part of my role I will run campaigns to
improve gender equality, provide feedback to the JCR about
Selwyn FemSoc, and help to organise inclusive events.
jcrequality@sel.cam.ac.uk
Maddie Fisher
Gender equality officer
Hi everyone! I’m Issy (she/her), an HSPS student. As JCR
Disabled Students’ Officer, I work with the other members
of the Welfare Team to try make College the best place for
our physical and mental health possible.
jcrdisabilities@sel.cam.ac.uk
THE WELFARE TEAM: those with the
Isabel Roberts*
Disabled Students Officer
asterisk are the welfare team who have
have drop in sessions once a week for
a chat. The times will be published at
the beginning of term!
9YOUR JCR
Hi all! I'm Ben, I'm a Natural Scientist, my pronouns are he/him.
As officer, I will be working with the other members of the
Welfare Team to ensure the college remains an inclusive and
supportive environment for all students, as well as organising
and advertising events for LGBT+ students and making sure the
interests of all LGBT+ members of college are represented in the
JCR.
jcrlgbt@sel.cam.ac.uk
Ben Hollingdale*
LGBT+ officer
Hiya! I'm Erin, a History of Art student and one of the
current Welfare Officers ( / the Welfare Witch)! I work
with college to ensure the mental health and welfare of
female students is represented :)
jcrfemalewelfare@sel.cam.ac.uk
Erin-Atlanta Argun*
Female welfare officer
Hi! I'm Henry, a History student. With the rest of
the Welfare team, I work with College to address
mental health issues and destigmatise the debate
around mental health (:
jcrmalewelfare@sel.cam.ac.uk
Henry Campos*
THE WELFARE TEAM: those with the
Male Welfare officer
asterisk are the welfare team who have
have drop in sessions once a week for
a chat. The times will be published at
the beginning of term!
10COVID-19
Obviously the situation is changing the whole time and we know that
you're all worried about the impact that the global pandemic will have
on freshers. Currently, we have a number of scenario's planned and
can switch between them depending on the situation.
We also want to make sure that you have the most welcoming
experience as possible following on from the stressful experiences
surrounding results day this year :)
In the meantime here's a flavour of a
few of the events that we are planning
(dependant on government
guidelines):
Outdoor bbq/ picnic
Quiz
Walk to Granchester
The univeristy wide freshers' fair
Walking tour of Cambridge Our master Roger with Yoyo,
one of the bassett hounds
College bar events
you'll regularly see around
Film night college
For up to date information from college please see:
https://www.sel.cam.ac.uk/offer-holders
COVID-19
watch out for the clouds which
point out any changes that
11 might happen due to covid-19!COLLEGE CONTACTS
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SENIOR TUTO
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The Master is in charge of college and
you'll usually
THE DEAN see him walking around
DR CHARLOTTE SUMMERS with his two adorable dogs, Isla and
The Dean is in charge of discipline in Yoyo! He will organise an event for you
college, which you'll hear more about in all to meet him properly in the first
her welcome talk. Don't worry, she's very term :) He hosts regular talks in the
friendly and you're unlikely to be called into master's lodge with really exciting
her office! But remember, if you want to guests that
have 10+ people in your room then it you can go to if you're interested.
counts as a party - so ask for her
permission first!
THE PORTERS AND THE PLODGE
The Porters run the Porter's Lodge (or Plodge) 24/7 at Selwyn. They are there to
chat to, ask any questions (if they don't know, they can point you to someone
who does!) and keep you safe around college. They also give out ice packs! Our
Porters really are (we think!) the friendliest in Cambridge. You will also find your
Pidge (Pidgeon Hole) in the Plodge, which is where your post is delivered to. Our
Head Porter is called Helen Stephens, and you will meet her and her team soon!
12COLLEGE CONTACTS
DIRECTOR OF STUDIES
Your Director of Studies, known
as your DoS, will be a professor in
your subject who is your academic
point of contact. You meet them at the TUTOR
beginning and end of every term to Your Tutor will
chat about how your studies are going. be a professor from
You can go to them with any a different subject to
questions or concerns at any your own. You also meet
point in the term. them at the beginning and
end of each term. Their role is
pastoral, so you can go to them
about any questions or problems
you have outside your academic
COLLEGE NURSE studies. They can also talk to
CAROLYN TAYLOR any uni staff for you about
an issue, if you
need them to.
The college nurse is your first
point of call for any medical problems.
She can help with minor issues and advise
you on where to go for something more serious.
Her room is B5, in Old Court, and you are welcome
to drop in between 10.00am and 11.30am Monday to
Friday. Her email address is nurse@sel.cam.ac.uk
13COLLEGE PARENTS
Your college parents are second years and usually at least
one of them does your subject. We'll be sending out
questionnaires so that we can match you up with them in
the next month (check your emails)! Around the end of
Michaelmas Term and during Lent Term there are lots of
college 'proposals' - this is one of the weirdest but best
Cambridge traditions! Marriages can be with anyone,
usually someone you are good friends with, and it's fun
watching all the proposals. You get 'married' at a special
formal in Lent Term, and there is a family formal with the
freshers in October. The main reason behind the marriage
is of course to be parents to you guys - your parents are
there to give you advice, academic or otherwise, before
and during your year at Cambridge. You should hear from
them before you come to Cambridge. If not, please
message Poppy or Harry and we will be happy to help!
COVID-19
Don't worry, we're going to
make sure that you get to know
your college parents despite of
14
possible social restrictions!CAMBRIDGE THINGS There are a few strange things that Cambridge students say, so here's a list... Bumps - Inter-collegiate rowing competitions held at the end of Lent and Easter Terms where the aim is to 'bump' the boat in front BNOC - Short for 'Big Name On Campus', someone infamous around college or university Boatie - A rower Bop - A college event, which often involves fancy dress & dancing Cindies - Real name 'Ballare', a cheesier nightclubs. Best nights: Wednesday/Friday Cuppers - Inter-collegiate sports tournaments CRSID - Your Cambridge ID, which is the first part of your email address and is made up of your initials (eg. hjmom2) DoS - Director of Studies, someone in charge of your academic studies at Selwyn Ents - Short for entertainment, these are events put on by the college Fellow - An academic affiliated with the college Gyp - The kitchen on your corridor Gardies- This is a popular venue for food after a night out, with kebabs and cheesy chips! JCR - Junior Combination Room (also a student college committee) Life - The nickname for 'Vinyl', the nightclub underneath Waterstones. Best night: Tuesday/Sunday May Week - A week in June (!) after everyone's exams are finished, where colleges put on May Balls and everyone relaxes (one of the highlights of the year!) Matriculation - A ceremony in which you officially join Selwyn and the University of Cambridge NatSci - Someone studying Natural Sciences (pronounced Nat-Ski) Plodge - Short for Porter's Lodge, manned 24/7 Raven - The authentication system you need to log into to access most of the university's online services- you'll get an email to activate your account soon, then we can send you emails! Soc - Short for society Varsity - The leading student newspaper, or the Ski Trip with Oxford (see pg.37 ), or any sports competition against Oxford throughout the year Van of Life - Located in Market Square after dark, its the best place to get post night-out food (actually called the Trailer of Life!) 15
5 FAQs ANSWERED Do I need to buy a gown before I arrive? No, you can buy them from Ryder & Aimes on the Highstreet in Cambridge or order them online, but you can get them £5 cheaper (£35 approx.) from the Plodge on the day you arrive. You need them for Matriculation in the first week. Where do we park on move-in day? The porters will direct you on the day but there is a very small car park at the back of Cripps Court (the building where all the freshers live). This is great for moving in, but once all your stuff is out of the car, it is helpful to move the car to either Cranmer Road, Sidgwick Avenue or West Road (the roads coming off Grange Road around Selwyn) or the Rugby Ground car park next door if your parents are staying. When do I find out about my room? All freshers live in Cripps Court. Your room number will be on your first college bill, which you get sent towards the end of September before you arrive. What important documents do I bring with me? Your passport for identity checks, your NHS card/number & an ID (passport or driving licence) for bars/pubs. What formal clothing do I need to bring with me? For matriculation the dress code is formal, which means, suits, jumpsuits, below the knee dresses etc with toe covering shoes. In formals (dinners in the hall throughout term which you book onto) suits must be worn with a jacket and cocktail dresses are allowed, all under your college gown!. 16
PACKING LIST
It can seem pretty overwhelming packing for a whole term, so here are
our recommendations to help you remember everything!
WARDROBE
Clothes - don't forget warm jumpers/coats as Cambridge can get quite cold
in the Winter!
Formal clothes - for formal dinners, suits must be worn with a jacket and
cocktail dresses are allowed, all under your college gown!
Black tie/Dinner Suit for Snowball (see pg.39 for more details!)
Gown (can be bought on arrival too)
Outfits for Bops
Sports kit/Gymwear
Something warm for a fire drill (eg. a dressing gown!)
Hangers - you only get given 4 or 5, so bring some more
Shoes - including something appropriate for if it gets wet!
Facemasks- useful to have even if government guidlines change!
Hand Sanitiser- always handy!
DESK
Folders - these are essential, but choose whatever works for you
Holepunch & Stapler
Highlighters (and of course a selection of pens & pencils!)
Paper (although you can easily buy this from Hall)
Diary or planner
Printer - printing in the library costs 4p per sheet, so a printer in your room
isn't essential, but can be useful for some students
Desk mirror - the rooms come with a full length mirror, but this can be useful
for those that like doing their make-up!
There is a light above the desk and shelves above that, but an extra table
lamp can be useful and make it feel more homely!
17PACKING LIST
KITCHEN (KNOWN AS THE GYP)
College supplies a toaster, microwave, kettle, sponge, washing up liquid,
brush & hoover
Kettle - some people like to bring their own for their room (but it's not
essential) - you have to register this with college along with any other
'cooking' appliances (toastie maker etc.) in the first few weeks (there's a
form on the college website)
Cutlery - if you can, find a set with a colour/pattern so you know which
ones are yours!
Tea towel & optional kitchen roll - can come in handy!
Pots & pans - this depends on how much you want to cook! All gyps have
hobs with 4 rings, so at least one pan is essential!
Glasses & mugs - we would recommend at least two of each so you don't
have to wash up constantly
Plates & bowls - same as above
Bottle & tin openers - we're always looking for these!
Tupperware- handy for getting takeout from hall
Some extras you might want - chopping board, wooden spoon, colander
BATHROOM
College provides a shower curtain and a toilet brush, but these items you
will need to supply yourself:
Bath mat
Hand & body towels (bring a few for when one is in the wash!)
Soap, shampoo, conditioner & shower gel
A toothbrush & toothpaste
18PACKING LIST
BEDDING
College provides a mattress topper, but an extra one can be useful to
make the bed even more comfy! You will need to bring:
Pillows and cover, duvet and cover, sheet (all x2)
Blanket(s) - some people like one or two to make the room more cosy
College provides a bedside locker & lamp
DECORATION & GENERAL THINGS
Photos - these help your room feel more like home
Pins - in your room you can only put photos on the (large!) pinboards
provided, so these are essential
Wall planner - you will probably get a free one during Freshers' Week, but
some people like to visually plan their days
NOTE: College does not allow candles or fairy lights due to fire risks
Cushions - a few cushions can make your room more personal and cosy
Medicine box - paracetamol, lemsips & plasters are always handy!
Drying rack - useful to have a fold up one for your clothes
Door stop - a wedge one works best in Cripps! Keeping your door open is a
good way to meet people on your corridor
Get a bike! Second-
BIKE
hand ones are normally
Lock - the Selwyn bike sheds are pretty secure,
available
but when parking your bike around Cambridge a
at the Freshers' Fair. They
good D-lock or wind around lock is essential
are so useful as everyone
Lights - lots of people opt for ones that click on cycles! You can cycle to
and off so that you can keep them safe when you most of Cambridge within
park your bike 20 mins.
Helmet - a safety requirement for cycling around!
19FIRST DAY
CHECKLIST
The first day can be overwhelming and hectic, so here's a few pointers to
help you through! Don't hesitate to contact any of the Freshers'
Committee, your college parents or the Porters if you need any help:
Go to the Porter's Lodge (see map on the back of this guide) to check in
& get your key.
Find your pigeonhole in the Porters Lodge ( it will have your initials of your
first name and your surname e.g.MISS ROBINSON) to find your Freshers Pack.
This will have lots of documents in, including a few important forms you must
remember to return to college. Your CamCard (universitycard) should be in
there as well.
Find anyone in a Committee top - who will welcome you and point you in the
right direction. There will be refreshments in the Diamond, which will be open
on moving-in day, so come and have a chat!
Contact your college parents - if you want to say hi!!
Identity check - you need to bring your passport to the Tutorial Office (in Ann's
Court ) on the first day.
Once you've unloaded your stuff and said goodbye to your parents, come and
find us in the Diamond or possibly at the marquee (we'll let you know nearer
the time) to get started.
COVID-19
As of mid-august this
information is up to date but do
check your emails/facebook!
20FIRST WEEK
CHECKLIST
You will be busy having fun and settling in but here is a reminder of a few
admin things that need to be done ideally in the first week:
Connect to Selwyn's wifi - this is 'SC-Wifi'. Just go on to any internet webpage
and follow the instructions on screen (log in with your Raven login) then
relaunch the browser.
Connect to Eduroam - this is the uni-wide wifi, and is also available at many
other participating institutions, so you can connect to the internet anywhere.
You use your full Cambridge email as your username and for your password
you collect a login token from this website using your Raven login:
https://tokens.csx.cam.ac.uk/ConnecttoUniofCam
Register with your GP - Newnham Walk Surgery is closest to Selwyn. Just
drop in with your NHS number, personal details and ID - it takes about 15
minutes to fill out the forms.
Register your bike - fill in the form online or get one from Plodge. You'll need
your bike number, which is usually underneath the frame. Once you've done it,
take it to Plodge so they can attach a Selwyn tag. This is essential as it means
the Porters will know it is a Selwyn bike and won't remove it from the bike
sheds.
Book & attend your DoS & Tutor meetings- you will be emailed the link to book
a slot, so check your emails! They are short and just a simple intro to
academic & general Selwyn life. These will take place before lectures begin -
you may have to meet your supervisors for the term in this time too.
COVID-19
As of mid-august this
information is up to date but do
21
check your emails!LIFE AT SELWYN
The low-down on day-to-day life at Selwyn!
BASIC BUDGET
This one you'll get the hang of with time. Rent, things bought from hall or
the bar and wifi all go on your college bill that is payable on the college
website. A rough idea of what you'll spend in a term is:
- Rent c.£1800 (now included facilities charge as well)
- Hall food £250-400
- Extra food £150
- Wifi £36 (included on college bill)
- Clothes wash is £2.70 for a standard wash, £1.50 for a dry
EXTRAS
- BOOKS: some subjects require you to buy some books, though this will be
no more than £20-£80. Most books are available to borrow in the libraries.
- DRINKS: at the college bar, a bottle of wine costs around £6-£12.
Alternatively, you can bring your own for formals - but corkage is charged
at £2.70 (you have to get your bottle stamped at the bar). A beer is around
£3, and a spirit and mixer is around £4. Coffees are around £2.50.
- BUS: the 'U' bus to the station is only £1 if you show your Uni card
- SOCIETY SUBSCRIPTIONS: some societies have a membership fee
- UNION MEMBERSHIP: the freshers' discount is £150 for life membership.
You get access to talks, debates, and discounts for union events
CLUB ENTRY: approximately £4-£5 (when they re-open)
COVID-19
these are estimates and may
change slightly!
22LIFE AT SELWYN
DISCOUNTS
NUS Extra/TOTUM Card -
These are worth looking into but double check on UNIdays first to see if you
can get the same discount there for free! Also many places will offer a
student discount simply for showing your student I.D.
Student Bank Accounts -
If you haven’t already set up a student current account, it’s worth doing. Our
best recommendation is Santander, which gives you a free 4-year 16-25
railcard, giving you a third off rail travel. If you already have a railcard which
isn’t due to expire soon, then the HSBC account offers a free £80 Amazon
giftcard and a year's Amazon Prime. Obviously, it’s important to look at all of
the details to check you are eligible and consider the overdraft facilities
offered. Also, it is possible to switch accounts after your first year to get
more rewards.
BURSARIES
More information about bursaries which are funded by College and University
available to domestic and EU students can be found on this website:
http://www.cambridgestudents.cam.ac.uk/cambridgebursary/eligibility-
and-further-information
For overseas students, there is a deadline that college advises you to apply
for a bursary by. If you miss it, or your financial situation changes, talk to your
tutor. An application takes about 2-3 weeks to process after application.
In general, if you have any financial issues, talk to your tutor or the senior
tutor and they will be happy to help!!
23LIFE AT SELWYN
ACCOMODATION
Cripps All
Court ensuites
Standard room
All first years normally live in Cripps Court , which is great as it
means you know most of the people you see daily! Most corridors
have eight rooms and one kitchen. Every room has a recently
refurbished ensuite.
All rooms include:
- bed
- desk
- shelves
- desk chair
- plush chair
- chest of drawers
- built-in wardrobe
- lockable cupboard for storage
- bathroom cupboard behind the mirror
- toilet, sink and shower
- full length mirror
- 2 large pinboards
- heating
COVID-19
All the rooms will have been
deep-cleaned over the
24 summer!LIFE AT SELWYN
ACCOMODATION
GYP (KITCHEN)
All gyps include:
- lockable cupboards
- 4 hobs
- microwave
- full-size fridge
- storage cupboards
- table and chairs
- sink
- toaster
- kettle
RENT
Most rooms are rent band 7, but some are slightly smaller (6)
and some bigger (8). These can be requested, so talk to
college before the 3rd of September if you're interested.
Otherwise, these are randomly allocated.
25LIFE AT SELWYN
FOOD
Selwyn Hall is where most students choose to eat on a daily basis. Hall usually
has 3 main options (including a Vegetarian/Vegan meal) as well as a selection
of potatoes, rice, and vegetables, salads, sandwiches, desserts and snacks on
offer.
Meals tailored to allergies or certain diets are available on request - just make
sure the college is aware if this is the case.
Hall also offers takeaway boxes if you don’t have time to sit and eat. You can
also buy some non-food items such as toiletries and notepads from Hall.
Food and drink in both Hall and the bar are paid for using your student card.
You can see how much you have spent using this link:
https://meals.sel.cam.ac.uk/
Monday-Friday Saturday & Sunday
Breakfast 8am-9am ROUGH PRICES Brunch 11.30am-
Main = £2.80
Lunch 12.30pm
Side = 75p
12.30pm-1.30pm Salad = £1 Dinner
Dinner Dessert = £1.20 6pm-7pm
6pm-7pm Takeaway box = 30p Snacks served all day
Soft drinks = £1
Because there are plenty of options, there will almost always be something
you like available and the food is pretty tasty! If nothing at Hall takes your
fancy, (check menus here:http://selwynjcr.org/hall/menu/) you can cook in
the gyps.
In terms of shops, Co-op is just around the corner, there's a Sainsbury's in
town and a large one in Eddington (a short bus ride away), and an Aldi about 15
minutes cycle away.
COVID-19
The college are planning on
having hall open so youl'll be
26 able to try the food!COLLEGE FACILITIES
FORMALS
Formal hall is a three-course meal which takes place every Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-
9pm during term time where you have to wear smart clothes (suit/dress or equivalent) and
your college gown. This is a fun evening which students often go to for a birthday
celebration, and you can invite friends from outside college. There is also a Christmas
Formal which is a lovely way to celebrate 'Bridgemas'! Tickets are roughly £13 and can be
bought at this link one week in advance: https://meals.sel.cam.ac.uk/. Wine can also be
bought beforehand in the college bar.
COLLEGE BAR
Located in the corner of Old Court, the recently refurbished College Bar is a great place to sit
and have a (cheap!) drink with friends. It’s open daily from 12pm-11pm for snacks, drinks and
coffee. Hot food is available from 12pm-9pm too! Beware, you can pay using your uni card,
which is very handy, but also makes it quite easy to lose track of what you’ve bought! You
can also buy chocolate and other snacks here (there are also vending machines in the JCR!)
JCR
The facilities available here include: a TV, a pool table, a table- tennis table, a kitchenette,
and sofas for you to chill out with friends. There is also another TV room next door with a
Blu-ray player, an PS4, and a selection of games which you can help yourself to at any time. It
is also often used for society meetings, as well as Sunday Tea, an initiative every Sunday
which supplies free food in the JCR for when you need a break!
COVID-19
We dont exactly know what
access to these facilities/
events will look like but we'll
27
keep you updated!COLLEGE FACILITIES
LAUNDRY
There are washing machines in Ann’s Court and K staircase of Cripps Court (the door after L
staircase when you're walking towards Selwyn Old Court). There are plenty of machines, so
there shouldn’t be a problem getting your washing done! A drying rack in your room is a
good idea as well if you want to save money. If a machine has finished its cycle, usually no
one will mind if you take the clothes out and place them carefully on the side, preferably in
their laundry basket if they've left it there. The machines are operated through a company
called circuit, so you can make an account on their app or collect a card from plodge. You
can put money on your account via PayPal too!
GYM
The College has a gym, and although small it's completely free! It's located next to the bike
sheds behind Cripps which makes it really handy. It has a few ergo machines, several cardio
machines, one treadmill and some weights. You may need to book an induction – you will
receive emails about this at the start of term. Should you want to use another gym there is
one near Parker’s Piece or you can pay for the one in the Cambridge Sports Centre in West
Cambridge. It was due to be extended over the summer but this has been delayed until
summer 2021.
COMPUTER ROOMS
There are two computer rooms in Selwyn: one next to the JCR in Ann’s Court, and one
upstairs in the library.
COVID-19
We dont exactly know what
access to these facilities/
events will look like but we'll
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keep you updated!COLLEGE FACILITIES
LIBRARY
The library is open from 7am-2am and is located between Old and Ann's Court. It is a cosy
place to study, with blankets, beanbags, heaters and lots of desk space including a quiet
room upstairs so there's somewhere for everyone. You use www.idiscover.lib.cam.ac.uk to
search for books and check if & where they are in Selwyn library, but this will be explained
in induction sessions. Selwyn is also a 5 minute walk from the University Library, and two
minutes from all of the Sigdwick Libraries. Science and Social Science Libraries are in
town.
The college is in the process of building a new library and auditorium as well! If all goes to
plan, this will hopefully be ready for you to use in 2021!!
PRINTING
To print in the library just follow these steps:
1. Install DS Print onto your laptop by following theinstructions on these links:
https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/devices-networks- printing/ds-
print/users/HowCanIprint/ds-printservice/ds- print-service-win (Windows) or
https://help.uis.cam.ac.uk/service/devices-networks- printing/ds-
print/users/HowCanIprint/ds-printservice/ds- printmac (Mac). Alternatively you can print
from the computers in the library.
2. You need printer credit as it costs 4p per side to print/photocopy and 1p per side to scan.
To top up your balance go to https://www.ds.cam.ac.uk/mydsprint/ and add credit to your
common balance. This means you can print from any printer in the university.
3. Once you have printer credit and have printed your document from your laptop/library
computer log into the printer by scanning your CamCard.
4. Press release to print and scan/fax to scan (there are instructions for this part near the
printer).
29THE COLLEGE CHAPEL
The Chapel is one of the most beautiful features of Selwyn. It provides a place for people to
pray and reflect, but it’s also an incredibly welcoming space for people of all (or no) faiths to
come and think or enjoy its calming atmosphere. Unless a service is taking place, silence is
held between 12-1pm every day during Full Term. Sunday services are held every week and
daily prayers are offered every morning on weekdays . Requests for prayer can be made
known to the Dean of Chapel, or written on the intercessions board of the ante-chapel.
There is a Freshers' service, Remembrance service and Carol Service which are all lovely
events for the college community regardless of faith.
THE CHAPLAIN
Hugh Shilson-Thomas is our
Dean of Chapel and Chaplain. He is a lovely guy and provides confidential and pastoral
support to everyone in College, no matter what religion. He can also help put you in touch
with other faith communities in Cambridge. You'll have a short meeting with him during
Freshers' Week so you'll get to know him quickly!
FRESHERS' SUPPER AND SERVICE - DATE TBC
The Chaplain warmly invites you to attend a service and free meal on one of your first nights with us
at Selwyn! (subject to government guidelines). Dress code is informal, and it is a laid-back, buffet-
style meal. This is a great opportunity to meet people once everybody has arrived, and we highly
encourage you to attend. We, as well as some of the JCR's welfare team, will be joining you!!
COVID-19
We don't exactly know what access to the
chapel and services will be like, but you'll
30 be kept updated!CLUBS & SOCIETIES
Cambridge offers you many great extra-curricular activities!
Sports, drama, music, academic, faith-based, and debate
societies are just some of the many available! If you can
think of it... it probably exists! And if it doesn't, I'm sure it's
something you could work towards setting up during your
time at uni. More information about uni-wide clubs and
societies will be available at the CUSU Freshers' fair.
Clubs and Societies are generally all-inclusive, being offered
to any students that are interested! This applies to sport as
well, from friendly games, to inter-college leagues, all the
way up to the university teams!
At Selwyn, a range of student-led clubs and societies are
also on offer! Brief details of these are listed on the
following pages, but for further information, see the JCR
webpage https://selwynjcr.org/college/sports-societies
and join us at Selwyn's freshers' fair in October.
COVID-19
It looks like the Selwyn and CUSU
freshers' fairs will be going ahead (as of
mid-August), so we hope as many of you
31
as possible get involved!CLUBS & SOCIETIES
SELWYN-PETERHOUSE
RUGBY
College rugby is a great way to get to know people outside of your year and course, especially seeing as the Selwyn
team is combined with Peterhouse. The team is made up of players of all levels, including those who have never
played rugby before, and this year there will be lots of opportunities for new players to get involved - in whatever form
rugby takes. Off the pitch, SPRUFC also offers an eventful social calendar throughout the year. If you’re interested or
have any questions about rugby (at college or uni level) please drop captain Charles Redfern (cer81) or vice-captain
Reuben Brown (rab241) an email or message on Facebook.
NETBALL
Selwyn offers mixed netball and ladies netball for those of ALL abilities. We have
weekly matches and have a bit of a laugh as well as playing great sports. Contact
Ceci (cmb242) for mixed, and Poppy (per30) for ladies .
FOOTBALL
'SCAFC has two men’s football teams that compete in the college football league (CUAFL). The firsts offer a more
serious environment, where competition for places is tough, but the seconds offer a more relaxed atmosphere and if
you’re keen to play, you will always get a match. We play our fixtures at weekends and train once during the week and
anyone is very welcome to attend the full squad training session - which are also a relaxed environment. If anyone
wants to get involved with playing football at Selwyn, please get in touch with me at teb64.
There's also a women's Selwyn-Robinson football team contact Maria Mobio (mgm51)
CROQUET [NEW SOCIETY!!]
Looking to be the opposite of what you might associate Cambridge croquet with – we're not a serious society
and no experience is required (nobody in the society has any experience at the moment and everyone is still
learning the rules). We don’t currently have a croquet set or pitch but they’re in the works. Selwyn College
Croquet Society exists to enter teams into the annual colleges’ cup and attempt to win a match. Jake Berry
and Poppy Robinson have promised socials will be provided. If interested message Harry Mayne (Captain,
hjmom2), Ceci Browning (Vice Captain, cmb242), Poppy Robinson or Jake Berry (per30, jb2302, Social Secs)
COVID-19
We dont exactly know what
sporting events will look like
32 but we'll keep you updated!CLUBS & SOCIETIES
ATHLETICS & CROSS-COUNTRY
Athletics is a fun and varied sport, and we would love people of
any ability - we do sprints, distance running, throws and jumps. Come
along to try something new, compete at BUCS/Varsity or just for a social
way to keep fit. The cross country club is open to all standards of athletes and we train as part of the University
Hare and Hounds and Cambridge University Athletics Club. Contact Jen Sheasby ( jcs213) for sprints, throws and
jumps and Mark Poynting (mrp65@cam.ac.uk)
BADMINTON
We have a free open session every week where anyone from first-timers to experienced players is welcome, as well
as two or three teams that you can get involved in if you’re interested in playing competitively. We play weekly
matches against the other colleges, all of which are usually doubles and are pretty relaxed. The team standard is
accessible: players usually have some experience but haven’t necessarily played competitively before. Any questions
contact Sam Holmes, sgh46@cam.ac.uk. All of course subject to change dependent on social distancing regulations
when term begins.
SELWYN DANCESPORT
Hey! We’re Selwyn’s competitive dance team in ballroom and latin dancing (think Strictly come dancing). We’re looking to
recruit dancers of all levels, including complete beginners, so please do come along to our online demo at 7pm on Thursday
8th October. Look for the zoom link and password in the Selwyn freshers page. In the meantime, please check out our
website, cudt.org, our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/cambridgedancesport, or our insta @camdancesport
where you’ll be able to see our promotional video and sign up to our mailing list. Also, look out for us at the Virtual Sports
Fresher’s Fair.’Please don’t hesitate to email either cudtcaptains@gmail.com or cudtbeginners@gmail.com if you have any
questions :).’
MIXED LACROSSE
Hey, we are the captains of the Selwyn Mixed Lacrosse Team for this year and we are super excited! Lacrosse is a sport
that many people, including ourselves (!), had never played before uni – and that’s absolutely fine. SCMLC is a super chill
club and no prior experience is required. We run optional training sessions every Saturday (after lectures) and have
matches most Sundays. You can come to whatever you like, lots of people just come and play a match without any
training. We’d love to get a big squad for this year, so we hope you give it a try. Drop either of us a message on Facebook
or email (gmt37 and tsb38) if you have any questions. Georgie and Theo x
COVID-19
We dont exactly know what
sporting events will look like
33 but we'll keep you updated!CLUBS & SOCIETIES
SQUASH
Selwyn College Squash Club meets every Wednesday from 8-10pm for informal general
sessions, where everyone (including beginners) can come along and de-stress with some
fantastic (and social) exercise. Contact Matt Bright (mtb54)
BASKETBALL
Our team is combined with wo other colleges (Peterhouse + Magdalene), so you get an
opportunity to meet people outside Selwyn too aswell as play basket ball!Prior insane
basketball skill is not required (but very welcome). Please contact lbc34 for more information.
FEM SOC
Despite only being launched last year, Selwyn Femsoc has already become one of the most
active societies here at Selwyn. From hosting social events and curating exhibitions
displaying the art work of female and non-binary students, to providing free period
products in all public toilets in college, we not only practice but promote inclusive and
intersectional feminism. We often collaborate with the JCR to host casual events such as
movie and open-mic nights, which help relax, engage and empower
HISTORY
Selwyn History Society is inclusive of all our students either studying history full time, or
alongside another degree program. Termly social events and our annual history dinner
provides members with an excellent opportunity to get to know students in other years
who share the same passion for history. For more info please contact jg929
COVID-19
We dont exactly know what
sporting events/ societies will
34 look like but we'll keep you
updated!CLUBS & SOCIETIES
RACE READING GROUP
We’re a group of individuals who, in an effort to continuously educate ourselves about race and racism,
meet every week to reflect on a chosen book/documentary. The reading groups are informal, welcome to
all (regardless of whether you have had a chance to read the text) and are stand-alone events; you can
come to just one or all of them!
To join, just look for our events on the Selwyn Welfare Facebook Page & Selwyn FEMSOC page. If you have
any questions (or texts/docs you’d like to suggest!), please contact either Issy (imr30) or Samara (sls79).
CHRISTIAN
COLLECTIVE
Part of the Cambridge Inter-Collegiate Christian Union (CICCU), we seek to serve and further our relationship
with Him by spreading His good news to all! Given the circumstances, we will be meeting weekly in small
groups, either in-person or on Zoom, to chat about and study God’s word together. Anyone is welcome, from
longtime Christians to those simply curious about our faith! If you have any questions, feel free to contact us
by email or Facebook.- Jillian Hong (jwhh2)
MEDICS AND VETS
We are a society for medics and vets at Selwyn from first year all the way to sixth year and beyond. We are a
close-knit community that all sorts of entertaining events (vetmed dinners, garden parties etc) aswell as
provide welfare support, exam advice and exciting termly academic talks! As new Selwyn medics and vets you
will automatically (and for no charge) be a part of our society and we all look forward to meeting you in
October! In the meantime, feel free to have a look at our website at selwynmedvetsoc.org. Ananya Arora
aa2081@cam.ac.uk
NATSCI
Selwyn College Natural Sciences Society is a group for all natscis, compscis and PBS students. We organise
loads of events throughout term such as talks by researchers/science policymakers/tech entrepreneurs, and
formal dinner “swaps” at other colleges with their science socs. We also host the annual NatSci Dinner, where
the new committee gets elected and we have a celebration of the year. Make sure you add yourself to the
Facebook group (just search Selwyn College Natural Sciences Society) and drop me a message if you have any
questions (tsb38 or Facebook)
COVID-19
We dont exactly know what sporting
35 events/ societies will look like but we'll
keep you updated!CLUBS & SOCIETIES
LAW
The Selwyn College Law Society is for anyone with an interest in law. SCLS organises all kinds
of law-related events throughout the year (Covid permitting), so be sure to keep an eye on our
(soon to be) social media pages, so you won’t miss any. If you’re interested in joining, or have a
question, drop a message to dib30@cam.ac.uk!).
MUSIC
Selwyn College Music Society has a rich history of weekly Sunday recitals with
both student and professional performers. We invite all students, regardless of
what they study, to join and take part, or simply enjoy these concerts free of
charge. Please contact Laura Mayo (lem68) for more information!
POL SOC
Selwyn PolSoc is a new society aiming to promote awareness and engagement with
politics within college. We host regular talks, discussion panels and speakers events,
including well-known MP’s and journalists - you can keep up to date on our Facebook
page! Please contact jlhb2 or message the facebook page for more informatio.
MIGHTY PLAYERS
The Mighty Players is Selwyn's college theatre society. Our committee helps to put on productions within
Selwyn including our annual Chapel Show in Michaelmas term and our Fresher's play in Lent term. We have
also put on outdoor Shakespeare productions in the college during the Easter term. If you are interested in
finding out more about the Mighty Players or theatre at Cambridge in general, please contact Cadence Ware
(casw3) or Rowan Gow (rg602). Feel free to email us or find us on Facebook!
COVID-19
We dont exactly know what
sporting events/ societies will
36 look like but we'll keep you
updated!COVID-19
The Varsity Trip has been
37 pospohoned till March this year!SELWYN BOAT CLUB
A little message from the Lower Boat Captains (LBCs) at Selwyn...
Our role is to coach novice rowers new to the sport in first term We’ll be organising socials and taster sessions in
freshers’ week, and can’t wait to meet some of you soon!
Women’s LBCs (Erin, Mimi and Theo)
Despite two of us having never rowed before
Freshers’ Week we all agree that rowing has
featured in some of our highlights of first year -
either the races, socials (where you get to meet
rowers from different colleges) or Boat Club
Dinners. Whether you’re looking for a new sport
to get involved with, a way to unwind and mix
with new people, or you just want the stash (see
photos), keep an eye out for our freshers’
events and we look forward to seeing you there!
Men’s LBCs (Harry and Dom)
Rowing is a great way to stay fit and meet some
incredible people, from fellow freshers through to
post-grads, as well as giving you access to some of
the best socials in the college (including the termly
Boat Club Dinner). It adds structure to your day and
gives a much needed break from work, particularly
in exam term. Having rowed last year we cannot
recommend it enough, and what better time to
start than with all the other first years at the start
of Michaelmas?
Coxing is another great way to get involved with Selwyn College Boat Club, and many people
both row and cox so you definitely don’t have to pick between the two. The club is growing
constantly and more boats enter races each term, with each crew needing its own cox, so if you
are keen or have any questions contact our coxing representative, Hannah Logario (hjl52).
38SELWYN SNOWBALL
Congratulations for getting into Cambridge, and we hope you’re looking forward
to coming to Selwyn very soon!
The snowball has been sadly cancelled this year, but we want to take this time to
tell you about it. The Selwyn Snowball is the largest and most anticipated winter
ball across the University, and is organised entirely by Selwyn students. In it, the
College is transformed into an incredible network of music stages and
entertainment offerings, complete with unlimited food and drink.
SAVE THE
DATE:
2021
If you fancy it you can apply to be on the 2021 committee in lent term , otherwise
watch out for more information about the 2021 event!
Please do get in touch if you have any questions .
Snowball love,
Ceci Browning (cjs228) and Will Swainson (mgw44)
39UNIVERSITY POINTS
OF SUPPORT
Linkline
During term time you can call this confidential number
01223744444 run by students from 7pm-7am, skype or
email about anything on your mind
email@linkline.org.uk
https://linkline.org.uk/
Cambridge Rape Crisis
Give free professional therapy and support
http://cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk/
Helpline: 01223245888
University Counselling Service
The UCS is completely free and run by trained
professionals. They offer individual and group
counselling, as well as cognitive behavioural therapy.
Their website has useful self-help guides
(https://www.counselling.cam.ac.uk/). Your tutor and
the college can help you to reach out for this support.
40UNIVERSITY POINTS
OF SUPPORT
Students' union's advice service
Make an appointment or come into the Students' Union to
meet with an advisor, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. You can
also come along to one of our Advice drop-in sessions on
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-2pm.
Tel:01223746999;
Email:advice@studentadvice.cam.ac.uk
You can also request an appointment via our contact form.
Look at: https://www.studentadvice.cam.ac.uk
Disabilities Resource Centre
Are here to support you if you have a condition that has or
will impact you for a year or more
Website: https://www.disability.admin.cam.ac.uk/
If you have any medical needs...
Always go to the college nurse first to advise you.
Cambridge Uni has its own dental practice and NHS
treatment is available to undergraduates. To make an
appointment, call into the practice at 3 Trumpington Street
or call 01223 332860.
41IT'S OK TO...
Not have done
Feel like you won't Nap!!!
all your summer
have downtime. Don't (we all do it)
reading, you'll
worry, there is time to
have time to
chat and socialise as
Ask for help. We catch up
well as work
are all here to support Not be active in
you, so don't hesitate uni-related group
Feel homesick -
to contact anyone chats before you come.
the first week is
mentioned in So many people aren't and
hectic, but things will
this booklet you will still make friends!
calm down and you start
feeling at home sooner Feel like an
than you think 'imposter'. We all do
sometimes, but it's not
Feel overwhelmed.
true. You've all done
The workload may seem a lot
Not change the amazingly well to get
at first, but you can do it! No one l
way you work. Stick to here & you deserve
expects you to be good at every
what works for you - set it, so now enjoy!
module or every essay to be a
your own routine and don't
masterpiece. Everyone has
compare yourself
Join lots of different strengths, so focus
to others
societies in on the topics you like
Freshers' Week -
Talk to everyone! it's usually
You're all in the same cheaper! Not have a fully
boat, everyone wants to formed friendship
group by the end of
make friends and you'll
Freshers' Week - there
meet so many like
is still plenty of time to
minded people meet people
42WHAT SHALL I DO
OVER THE SUMMER?
Join our facebook group 'Selwyn College Freshers
2020'! (formerly Selwyn College Offer Holders
2020)
From there:
If you fill in the google dox form in our description
we can add you to the freshers' facebook group
chat!
We will be posting useful information for freshers'
inc a form to help us match you to your college
parents!
Go to https://www.sel.cam.ac.uk/freshers and read any
information aswell as filling in the arrival date and
health disclosure forms for college.
Check your emails!
(we'll be sending you a college family survey, your director of
studies might send you some suggested reading or tasks and
the university will send you your crsid info
Enjoy the rest of your summer!!
43MAPS
This is Selwyn - once you move in you'll quickly find your
way around. If you need a hand finding anywhere, just ask at
the porters lodge or any students/staff - they'll be happy to
help you on your way!
44MAPS
Mainsburys (opposite
Sidney Sussex)
The University Library
- home to all the books
you could ever need!
The Grand Arcade
shopping centre
The
buildings
in blue
are the
uni
buildings
- in the
first
Selwyn College
(Home!!) week
you'll
find out
where
you need
to be for
Newnham Walk Co-op The USC your
Surgery lectures
Take a look at
https://map.cam.ac.uk for a full
map of the city with focus on the
university layout!
45WE LOOK FORWARD
TO WELCOMING
YOU TO
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