Cambridge University: Wolfson

What's it like as a place to live? Wolfson is very welcoming and students settle in here very quickly. It is easy to get work done but there is also a wide range of activities and the occasional party to distract you from the intense pressure of Cambridge life.

How's the student accommodation? Wolfson offers some of the cheapest accommodation in Cambridge, starting from £78 and upwards. Ensuite rooms are alsoavailable, but the standard rooms are pretty spacious and come equipped with their own sink, desk, bed, wardrobe, cupboard and armchair.

What's the student population like? Wolfson is often described as the most cosmopolitan college in Cambridge, with students arriving here from over 72 countries across the world – this is reflected in our college event calendar. We often have parties or "bops" that are internationally themed and we have regular tango and salsa nights. All students at Wolfson are over the age of 21, as it is a mature college, but in reality most students are between the age of 21-25 (with the odd septuagenarian thrown in for good measure). Wolfson is considered to be one of the friendliest colleges and one of the most egalitarian – it is one of the few colleges to have dispensed with a high table, for example, so students, fellows and senior members of the college all sit together during formals and mealtimes.

How do students and locals get on? Wolfson is part of the Cambridge college family and, in general, the locals have become quite accustomed to Cambridge students.In the more immediate area, there is an excellent pub down the road, The Red Bull, where the locals are always friendly and engaging.

What's it like as a place to study? Wolfson has a library, which is open 24 hours a day, a reading room and several other areas to study, plus college-wide wireless internet access. It is also extremely close to the Sidgewick site, where the majority of the arts and humanities students have their lectures.

What are the teaching staff like? Cambridge staff are world-renowned and the university employs some of the finest lecturers around. Whilst the college itself does boast some famous names (our current Master is the author and historian Richard Evans), staff is assigned by the faculty, not the college (except, of course, for your tutor and Director of Studies, but these are more oversight roles)

What are student societies like? Wolfson has an excellent range of student societies, including Salsa, Tango, Yoga, Ballroom Dancing, film, free language classes and all the various sports, including our very own boat club (which is competitive in Cambridge). We also host the Wolfson Howler, dubbed the biggest comedy night in Cambridge, on alternating Mondays and have attracted the likes of Russel Howard and Milton Jones in just the last year.

What's a typical night out? A typical night out in Cambridge usually involves clubbing at Fez, Life, Vodka Revolutions or one of the many other clubs and finishing up at the Trailer of Life or Gardies, one of the late-night food outlets. You can always stay in and hang out at the college bar however, which is open until 12:00am

And how much does it cost? Not as expensive as London, but obviously depends how much you want to spend. There are plenty of student nights to take advantage of however.

How can you get home safely? There are always taxis available and there is a late night bus service from the centre of Cambridge back to college.

Is it an expensive place to live? It is very easy to live within your means. College food is cheap but you can always cook in one of the kitchens in your block. Cambridge also has a very generous bursary scheme and their mantra is that they will not allow a situation to arise where a student is unable to afford university.

Average price of a pint? £1.70 from the college bar.

And the price of a takeaway? There are great deals from Dominoes, which stays open until 5 am, 7 days a week. Perfect Pizza is also available until 11 pm. Otherwise, there is a burger van parked permanently down the road.

What's the part-time work situation? You can get a job at the college bar or earn money stewarding or DJ-ing at college events. Otherwise, Cambridge doesn't allow students to work during term-time.

What's the best feature about the place? 1) Great parties, massive event venue. 2) Friendly, cosmopolitan student body. 3) Very close to main lecture site.

And the worst? It's a 10−15 minute walking distance to the centre of town.

And to sum it all up? If you want a more modern, fun, egalitarian university experience with all the Cambridge prestige attached, then Wolfson is the college for you!

Check website www.srcf.ucam.org/~wcsa/.