Selwyn Alternative Prospectus

Chemical Engineering
“Chemical Engineering is one of the smallest courses offered at Cambridge.
There are only 60 people in my year, so when you turn up to our fancy new
department in the West Cambridge site you really feel as though you’re
getting special treatment! Everyone is well spread between the colleges too, so
you might not be studying alongside many other Chemical Engineering
students at Selwyn – if any at all! I’m the only one in my year here, but that
definitely hasn’t been a disadvantage.
I can’t speak for those who came over from Engineering, but when I
transitioned from Natural Sciences after first year it was a big change – both in
course size (over 600 down to 60) and in the learning style. You’re still taught
primarily through supervisions and lectures, but there was a Engineering
mindset that I had to get myself into.
I definitely feel as though I’m getting my
money’s worth from the course. There’s great
support from Selwyn, the Department and my
peers. Everyone is always happy to offer a
helping hand and there’s a strong sense of
community – we’re all in it together after all!”
- Joe M
Classics
“Choosing to study Classics at Selwyn was the best decision I ever made -
being surrounded by the most friendly and encouraging people has really
made my experience at Cambridge so special. I am incredibly grateful to Dr.
Rupert Thompson for all his expert advice and guidance - I could not have
hoped for a better Director of Studies. Classics in itself is a fascinating subject,
its multidisciplinary nature is something that greatly appeals to me. I have
relished engaging in a wide range of literary sources, unpicking the language
and exploring such areas as Platonic philosophy, Athenian drama and
Spartan history to name but a few.
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The Classics Faculty, which is situated at the Sidgwick site, is only a stone’s
throw away from Selwyn. Both the Classics Faculty Library, and the
University Library are close by, something which I have found invaluable. In
addition, the library at Selwyn is a great asset, packed full of Classics
resources to assist with essays and extra reading. Aside from academic
studies, there are many other exciting, social opportunities at Selwyn, I have
enjoyed countless linguistic events at Selwyn, and our annual college Classics
dinner arranged by Dr. Thompson never fail to impress!” - Lydia