<strong>College</strong> life has exceeded all <strong>of</strong> my expectations, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. Omotola Awo
Social and cultural life Music is a flourishing aspect <strong>of</strong> life at <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong>. <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> students enjoy good relations with the Fellows and <strong>College</strong> staff in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Fellows and undergraduates in most subjects get together socially from time to time for a talk by a visiting speaker, a dinner or just drinks and a curry. <strong>University</strong> societies and sporting clubs cater for just about every conceivable interest. <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> students are to be found organising and leading <strong>University</strong> societies, and representing the <strong>University</strong> in music, dance, drama, martial arts, sport…. Not forgetting student politics – a <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> graduate has recently been president <strong>of</strong> CUSU. But <strong>College</strong> forms the basis for most student social life with social events such as fancy-dress Formal Halls, and joining in with <strong>College</strong> sporting teams and societies. Music and drama At <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong>, the opportunities for performing, practising and enjoying music are kaleidoscopic; from music practice rooms to the <strong>College</strong> gardens in May Week, from FITZWILLIAM COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE | 5 the elegance and intimacy <strong>of</strong> the chapel to the state-<strong>of</strong>-theart performing space <strong>of</strong> the 250-seat auditorium. All musical tastes are catered for, including rock music and swing. The <strong>College</strong> gave its name to the renowned <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> String Quartet, who return to give regular master classes. The <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> Music Society is especially vibrant and wellsupported. The Music Society gives concerts and recitals throughout the year. Singers too have plenty <strong>of</strong> opportunity to be heard, from the barbershop group to the chapel choir, with its energetic round <strong>of</strong> chapel services and touring. The Auditorium provides not only a large venue for performances, but also a suite <strong>of</strong> music practice rooms. For more information see www.fitz.cam.ac.uk/music. Fitz Theatre, the <strong>College</strong> dramatic society, regularly produces plays in <strong>College</strong>, including plays written by students themselves. Most years, the music and drama societies combine to produce a musical extravaganza, such as 'Jesus Christ Superstar', with scope for just about everyone in the <strong>College</strong> to get involved. Music and drama also come to the fore when the <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> students host a December Ball, usually held every other year. Several times each year, <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> also organises Entz (largescale discos) which are the envy <strong>of</strong> students from other colleges. Balls and Entz alike see the <strong>College</strong> decorated and transformed for a night into a different and magical place, with very loud music. Sport All levels <strong>of</strong> sporting commitment and ability are represented at <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong>, with a large number <strong>of</strong> sports represented to third team level. The best thing is to join in and have a go. Enthusiastic spectators are always welcome too. <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong>’s many sports teams include rowing, rugby, hockey, football, cricket, squash, athletics, basketball, netball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, swimming and waterpolo. Many <strong>of</strong> our rowers have never rowed before coming to <strong>Cambridge</strong>. Students who have tried sports for the first time here have developed a passion and commitment which has taken them to the highest levels <strong>of</strong> <strong>University</strong> sport and will stay with them long after graduation. Sports in which <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> students have represented the <strong>University</strong> in recent years have included athletics, badminton, cricket, cycling, football, golf, hockey, rowing, rugby, tennis … and pool. <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong> has its own playing fields and tennis courts near the <strong>College</strong> site, and a boathouse on the Cam. Onsite there is a recentlyrefurbished gym and badminton and squash courts. At <strong>Fitzwilliam</strong>, it is easy to meet other people who are just like you…
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