Selwyn Alternative Prospectus

Medicine
“Medicine is one of the most intense yet
rewarding subjects that you can study at
Cambridge. Whilst the workload can be
at times slightly intimidating, there is a
really strong support network amongst the Selwyn medics and vets. This
means that if you ever need some advice and guidance, there is also someone
you can turn to. As such, Selwyn really does live up to its name for being the
friendly college.
One of the major benefits of studying medicine at Selwyn is that most of the
supervisors are clinicians. This is great because the supervisors help make
sure that the lecture material feels relevant to medicine, as sometimes it’s
easy to get bogged down with all the scientific details that are taught on the
course. Also, our Medicine Director of Studies (DoS) teaches you physiology
in first year and as he works at Addenbrookes Hospital, you will occasionally
have supervisions there. This is great as you get to go on a ward round and
see how the concepts taught in lectures apply to everyday medicine.
Also, we have a great Selwyn MedVetSoc that run several events throughout
the year. These include swaps with other colleges (going to another college
for a formal dinner), pizza nights and text a treat, where they give you free
sweet treats on a Sunday night (when you’re most definitely doing a last
minute essay or practical paper!)
46
Finally, Selwyn has a great location. We are close enough to town that it takes
around 20 minutes to walk but is far enough that it’s not inundated with
tourists. There are also lots of green spaces around Selwyn (something you
don’t find in the centre of Cambridge), which are nice for walks or runs if
that’s your sort of thing.“ - Layla