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Emmanuel Graduate Freshers’ Guide 2018 Source: http://www.doksinet Prepared by Emmanuel College MCR Source: http://www.doksinet Contents Contents 1 Welcome 2 MCR Committee 4 How to get here 11 Accommodation 20 What to bring 22 What’s What and Who’s Who 26 College 31 Welfare 33 Disability 38 Students with Families 41 Healthy relationships 42 International students 52 Religion 56 Being Green 57 Computing 59 Sports and other activities 63 Freshers’ week 67 Cambridge Life 73 Events throughout the year 77 Cambridge terminology A-Z 84 1 Source: http://www.doksinet Welcome to Emmanuel Hello! Congratulations on joining Emmanuel ‘Emma’ as it is affectionately known and beginning your new graduate course. We are thrilled that you have chosen Emma to be your college and we hope that you are excited to be starting at Emma, and at Cambridge. But you probably also have a lot of questions This guide will hopefully provide answers to

some of those questions along with lots of other useful information, both for planning your arrival and once you are here. But let’s start right at the beginning, because some of you may be wondering what Emmanuel even is - you thought you were joining Cambridge! Well you are. The University of Cambridge is at the same time one thing and many, being made up of many faculties and departments, and Colleges. As a graduate student you will belong to both a department, responsible for you education, and to a college, responsible for your pastoral care, accommodation and an important part of your social life. But your college is more than that, for many students, especially at the undergraduate level, your college is an integral part of your Cambridge experience. Your college is Emmanuel (an excellent choice) and we hope that you will be very happy here. So who are ‘we’? Emma has its own student unions, who represent the students to college bigwigs and vice versa, and run various

events. The undergraduates have ECSU (www.ecsuorguk), and the graduates (like you) have Emma MCR (www.emmamcrorguk) The MCR stands for the rights, welfare and privileges of all graduate students and, more literally, for Middle Combination Room (confusingly, both a body of people and a physical room in college). ‘We’ are the elected committee of Emma MCR. The MCR committee run a packed social calendar for your enjoyment and help those running the college understand what graduate students need. The primary role of College is to ensure the wellbeing and welfare of all students, and we help them achieve that. As part of both aspects of our role, we run the freshers’ week activities for the college. This year freshers’ week will run from Friday 28th September- Sunday 7th October. Essentially freshers’ week is a great chance to meet the rest of your Emma cohort at a range of fun events from a formal dinner to chilled out tea and cake, and everything in between. There will also be

plenty of 2 Source: http://www.doksinet opportunities to ask questions and get to know your way around Cambridge. Importantly on the afternoon of Saturday 29th there will also be a mandatory induction session with lots of important information about who’s who and what’s what and how things work at Cambridge. If you will be arriving before freshers’ week don’t worry. You won’t be alone and there will be lots of opportunities to meet people and have your questions answered. Email freshers@emmamcrorguk and let us know when you will be arriving and we will arrange a welcome tour and invite you along to one of our early arrival events. One date for your calendar is Tuesday 2nd October: the freshers’ dinner. This silver service meal will cost £16 (£12 without wine) and we hope you can join us! Most of our dinners are opt-in, but this is opt out, so email diets@emmamcr.orguk with any dietary requirements (including whether you would not like wine) or dinners@emmamcr.orguk if

you do not wish to attend The canonical resource for information about the college is the college website. In particular, the official documents at www.emmacamacuk/about/documents are a comprehensive compilation. For information from the University, see www.cambridgestudentscamacuk This Freshers’ Guide is compiled by the MCR committee and will hopefully prove to be a useful resource. We’re sure you’ll have many questions that this guide doesn’t answer. So to help, a current Emmanuel graduate student (known as a duck- Emma loves ducks) is assigned to each fresher (duckling). Ducks are happy to answer questions about Cambridge and college. Once you arrive in Cambridge, your duck will arrange to meet all their ducklings. And there will be an event in the first week of October for you all, together. Graduate students at Emma come from a wide range of backgrounds and spend their time in Cambridge doing an even wider range of things. As you peruse these pages we hope you feel the

same excitement about your time here that we do every day. We look forward to meeting you very shortly indeed Roberto Correa, MCR President 3 Source: http://www.doksinet MCR Committee The MCR Committee are here to help with the welfare and wellbeing of the graduate community and to put on events for the MCR to enjoy. If you are unsure about something, then please do let us know! Feel free to email any member of the committee or just email freshers@emmamcr.orguk President Roberto Correa Hello! I’m a PhD student in the Department of Zoology researching how we can best invest in elephant conservation. I’m from Venezuela but I grew up across several countries in Latin America. I love travelling, playing sports and reading books about animals. I hope to make your time hear as fruitful, fun and fulfilling as possible. Do not hesitate to reach out in case you have any questions and/or suggestions. president@emmamcr.orguk Vice-President Klara Kulenkampff Hi! I’m Klara from

Dusseldorf, Germany and I’m a first year PhD student in the Chemistry Department researching about Alzheimer’s disease. In Cambridge I enjoy playing tennis, horse-riding and listening to talks about various topics. I’m responsible for supporting Roberto and the MCR at running everything. I’m looking forward to seeing you at all the events this year! vice-president@emmamcr.orguk 4 Source: http://www.doksinet Secretary Jana Sipkova Hi all! Im Jana, doing an MPhil in Developmental Biology as a part of a 4-year PhD. Although Im from Slovakia, I spent a large chunk of my childhood in the US and then did my undergrad in London. I love sports, especially tennis and ice hockey (sadly I cant play the latter). This year Ill mostly be pestering you with my MCR bulletins, so please get in touch if theres anything youd like to bring up! secretary@emmamcr.orguk Treasurer Tomos Reed Tomos is a Church of England ordained (trainee) priest studying at Emmanuel College and Westcott House

(on Jesus Lane). This is his second time studying at Emmanuel. In his first incarnation, many, many years ago, he read Physics and Rowing. He recently completed the Gilmore-Fraleigh personality style profile test which identified him as “blue”, suggesting that his calling to spreadsheets is as realistic and informed as his vocation to Christian ministry. He therefore hopes to be a competent MCR treasurer. When you meet him in person he presents as a great deal less facetious than this paragraph might suggest. He is delighted to be back at Emmanuel and is very much looking forward to being a member of the MCR Committee. finance@emmamcr.orguk 5 Source: http://www.doksinet Welfare Officer Geoff Ma I’m a 1st year PhD student in Chemistry here at Emma. This is my 5th year here, having finished my Engineering Masters here last year. Outside of study, you can probably find me lying down in a gym somewhere; or desperately trying (and normally failing) to bake some pretty things.

I’m involved with several societies here, including dance, weightlifting and gymnastics. As welfare officer, I’m here to help guide you to the right people or resources should you have a problem, so please feel free to get in touch! Cambridge can be a lonely place at times – the welfare team is always here for you to reach out to. welfare@emmamcr.orguk Education& Careers Officer Sarah Assaad Hello, my name is Sarah Assaad. I joined Emmanuel college in January 2018 as a firstyear PhD student at the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. Before that, I studied and worked at the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, where I am from. I hold a BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2013) and a Master in Public Health (2015). My current research is focused on the health and social care needs of older adults, their social contacts and mental wellbeing. I will be analysing data from cohort studies conducted in Cambridge and Lebanon. My hobbies include playing karate, table

tennis and the guitar. As education and career officer at the MCR, I am to organize events and training that can bring us together and help us build on our skills, make a better use of available educational resources, and look for opportunities that can boost our careers. sa853@cam.acuk 6 Source: http://www.doksinet Women’s Officer Anita Holender Hi! Im Anita, a sixth year medical student. In my many years at Emma, Ive become a keen rower, and I also enjoy playing badminton, singing with ECMS Chorus, and eating my way around Cambridge. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would just like a cup of tea and a chat. womens-officer@emmamcr.orguk Families’ Officer Alex Cassidy I’m a third year PhD candidate in the history faculty - I’m a cultural historian of the eighteenth century. I’m also a husband and dad - my wife’s a teacher and my son, Bertie, had his first birthday in December 2017. I enjoy long walks in the country with my family and our dogs,

I’m a member of CUYC and a chapel clerk. I love my garden and veg plot, art, cinema and literature, and cooking, eating and drinking. My life is a multitasking nightmare but that’s fine - I’m always happy to put the world to rights with any fellow travellers. ajc206@cam.acukk 7 Source: http://www.doksinet International Officer Georgia Roussou Hi! I am Georgia, a first-year PhD student in Chemical Engineering. I love my research and innovation (start-up competitions) but once a while I need a break. I am keen on travelling, trekking and meeting new people with a completely different culture than me. I play handball and sometimes football, while I enjoy watching basketball games. international@emmamcr.orguk Accommodation Officer Bobby Seagull My name is Bobby Seagull, Im from east London and I completed my Masters in Education (specialising in Maths). Im now starting a Doctorate in the same field as well as teaching Maths at a local school, Chesterton Community College. Im a

big fan of football (West Ham United!) and I enjoy accumulating random (and sometimes useless) quiz trivia and general knowledge! accommodation@emmamcr.orguk 8 Source: http://www.doksinet Social Secretary, Dinners David Burt I am currently studying an MPhil in Machine Learning and will begin a PhD in the fall. I am originally from Vermont (just south of Canada and north of Massachusetts), prior to this year I did my undergrad at Williams College in math(s). I enjoy hiking and skiing, but also more Cambridge-friendly activities, including kicking a football in Parkers Piece and frequenting the local coffee shops. dinners@emmamcr.orguk Social Secretary, Swaps Aida Miralaei Hi! Im Aida, a first year PhD student in Computer Science, studying computer architecture and machine learning. When I’m not in the lab, I enjoy traveling, photography and hanging out with friends. Feel free to contact me if you have ideas about the intercollege events or just want to chat!

swaps@emmamcr.orguk 9 Source: http://www.doksinet Sports Officer Matthew Philpott I’m Matt and I’m currently in my first year of my PhD in Biomedical Materials Science. I enjoy travelling, skiing and good food. I’m also a keen rower, but generally enjoy a wide range of sports. The college has a lot to offer when it comes to sport so I look forward to helping you discover them or even creating new opportunities to get involved with! If you have any questions then feel free to ask map81@cam.acuk Computer Officer Niki Howe Hello everyone! Im Canadian but grew up in Italy. After a degree in Mathematics from Williams College, Im at Cambridge pursuing a second Bachelors in Computer Science. Im super excited about AI and the potential for technology to unite humanity. I love singing, stationeary, stationary and being in nature (especially forests, deserts, and caves). Please be in touch if you have any questions or would like to talk! computing@emmamcr.orguk Pending Nomination

Social Secretary, Events Ethical Officer LGBT+ OfficerGreen and Disabled Students Rep 10 Source: http://www.doksinet How to Get Here Emmanuel College, St Andrews Street, Cambridge, CB2 3AP Porters’ Lodge 01223 334200 Emmanuel College is situated in central Cambridge. Visit www.emmacamacuk/contacts/directions for details and maps showing access to College. Upon arrival you will need to visit the Emmanuel College Porters’ Lodge, located at the main entrance to college, to collect your room key and university card. There will also be some documents, including our printed guide The front gate to college is only open between 6am and midnight, so if your transport is delayed and you will be arriving outside this time, ring to let them know. The porters will usually test your card on the demonstration lock; make sure they do with yours as the walk or drive back from Barnwell can be very inconvenient. If you are driving to Barnwell you will also need to collect a gate key from the

porters in order to access the drive. We recommend you print the full map, and the one for your accommodation, before you travel. The directions that follow assume you are driving to each location; the best walking routes are more direct. All maps are OpenStreetMap Directions to the main college site By Train Direct trains to Cambridge are available from a number of locations. From London (Kings Cross and Liverpool Street) trains leave half-hourly throughout the day, with tickets available at the station (around £15 one-way). Timetables 11 Source: http://www.doksinet are at www.nationalrailcouk See the map for directions from the railway station to Emma. It’s a 15 minute walk: straight down Station Rd, turn right onto Hills Rd. and continue into the city centre (and Emma) Buses run to the city centre (with a stop right outside the College) every 10 minutes, and there’ll be plenty of taxis available (for around £5). If you want to book in advance, try Panther at 01223 715

715. By Bus or Coach National Express, Stagecoach and MegaBus run coach services from most major locations in the country (including airports) to Cambridge. These will arrive at Parker’s Piece (Parkside stop), the large open space adjacent to College. For timetables and prices, see www.nationalexpresscom or www.ukmegabuscom For more maps of the University, visit www.camacuk/map For local buses, the main bus station is located at Drummer street, also next to college. By Car If driving into Cambridge you should be aware that a large number of the roads in the centre are one-way streets. Also be aware that there will be a lot of cyclists. On some one way streets, cyclists alone may travel in both directions; these streets aren’t always marked. While parking outside the main entrance to Emma is not possible, Emmanuel has short term parking available with access from Park Terrace, Parker Street and Emmanuel Street. If in need of help finding the parking access or opening the gates, seek

assistance at the college’s Porters’ Lodge. To park in college (via Park Terrace), head up Regent St. from the Lensfield Rd junction then turn right immediately after the hotel being renovated (just after the 2nd traffic-lighted crossing. If approaching from Downing St, turn right at the front of college, then left just after the Sainsbury’s Local. In either case, turn into the 2nd drive on the left (Camden Court) opposite the Mai Thai restaurant (which is the only building after the hotel). Use the intercom to ask the Porters to open the gate By Air The closest airport to Cambridge is London Stansted. A direct train, as well as buses, connect it to Cambridge (~40 minutes). It also hosts a number of budget airlines (Ryanair and EasyJet), making it airport of choice for the student traveller. If coming from further abroad, London Heathrow is usually the 1st port 12 Source: http://www.doksinet of call. National Express offer direct coaches to Cambridge from both Heathrow and

Gatwick. Properties near college There is a trolley by the bike sheds that may be helpful if you cannot park right outside your building; ask at the porters’ lodge. Park Lodge (CB1 1JJ) This is on the East corner of the main college site. Pop 14 Park Terrace in the sat nav (that’s the house next door) and make your way over, via Regent Street. Park on Park Terrace while you collect card and keys, and then you may be able to park up outside the front of the property while you make the move. If not, turn left onto Parker St. and then immediately left at the gate into Emmanuel Park Terrace (CB1 1JH) This is very close to Park Lodge. This is just further along the road from the East corner of the main college site (halfway between Parker St and Regent St) . Pop CB1 1JH in the sat nav and make your way over, via Regent Street. Park on Park Terrace while you collect card and keys, and then you may be able to park up outside the front of the property while you make the move. If not, turn

left onto Parker St. and then immediately left at the gate into Emmanuel 42 Warkworth St. (CB1 1EG) Warkworth St. is a short distance from college; there is no off road parking but there might be some space on the road. From Park Terrace, with Parker’s Piece on your right and college on your left, turn right onto Parkside (along the back of Parker’s Piece). Take the 1st turning on the left into Warkworth Terrace Warkworth Street is at the end of the terrace. 4 Parker St. (CB1 1JL) Parker Street is the road directly behind college. Drive down Park Terrace, turn left into Parker St., then immediately left into Emmanuel at the gate to park 13 Source: http://www.doksinet 14 Source: http://www.doksinet Barnwell Hostel 43 Newmarket Rd. (CB5 8EG) Access to Barnwell is by university card so before leaving the Porters’ lodge make sure your card is activated and working. You will also need the gate key if driving. Continue along Park Terrace (a one-way street), with Parker’s Piece

on your right and college your left. Turn right onto Parkside (along the back of Parker’s Piece). At the crossroads at the end of Parker’s Piece take the left filter onto East Rd. At the end of East Rd is a large roundabout; take the 1st exit (left) onto Newmarket Rd. Barnwell Hostel is on the right hand side of the road, about 250 m from the roundabout, opposite Cambridge Buddhist Centre. If you find it difficult to turn, keep going until the next roundabout and return up the other side of the street. Note there is a bus stop right outside, and any bus parked there will block the view of the gate. 15 Source: http://www.doksinet Tenison Road 33 and 43 Tenison Rd. (CB1 2DG) The two houses are at the Mill Rd. end of Tenison Rd, on the South side You’ll have to visit the Porters’ Lodge 1st to collect keys. There is plenty of room for drop-off at the front of each property. Driving from the car park off Park Terrace: turn left along Park Terrace (a oneway street); Parker’s

Piece should be on your right and college on your left. At the end of the street turn right onto Parkside; you are now driving along the back of Parker’s Piece. At the junction go straight on to Mill Road Take the 2nd right after 400m, to Covent Garden, and then left after the pub onto cross Street. Continue across the next two junctions to reach Tenison Rd. 33 is to the left; 43 the right. 16 Source: http://www.doksinet Cutter Ferry House 1 Cutter Ferry Ln. (CB4 1JR) Pop Emmanuel Boat Club Cambridge in the sat nav. Start as though driving to Barnwell Hostel (above) but at the Newmarket Rd. roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Elizabeth Way, crossing the river. Take the 1st exit at the next roundabout onto Chesterton Rd. (just cropped out of the map below), the 1st left onto De Freville Avenue, 4th left onto Aylestone Rd., right onto Belvoir Rd and then follow the road round onto Manhattan Dr. Cutter Ferry House is at the end of this road, to the left of the bridge. It’s blue and

white. Access to the gate is by university card, so make sure to check it’s working once you collect it from the porters. Parking is awkward the best option is to email accommodation@emmamcr.orguk what time you plan to arrive and someone will ensure the (padlocked) gate to the boathouse is open but there will be space on one of the streets nearby. Once through the gate, access is through the door directly in front of you. rooms 1–3 are on the ground floor and 4–8 the 1st. 17 Source: http://www.doksinet 8 Norwich Street CB2 1NE Continue along Park Terrace (a one-way street), with Parker’s Piece on your right and college your left. Turn right onto Parkside (along the back of Parker’s Piece). At the crossroads turn right onto Gonville Place; this will complete the lap of Parker’s piece. Turn left onto Hills Rd Norwich St is the 4th turning on the right (the first after the Tesco on the left). It is a one way street; to get out, continue straight on, then turn right at the

end down Panton St. Take the 3rd right down Union Rd. to return to Hills Rd, or continue to the end then turn right (Lensfield Rd.) to go back towards college 18 Source: http://www.doksinet Hills Road 285 and 287 Hills Rd. CB2 8RP From Park Terrace, take two right turns around Parker’s Piece onto Gonville Place. At the end of Gonville Place turn left onto Hills Rd Continue straight along Hills Rd. and over the bridge; you will pass Homerton college and the Perse School. 285 & 287 Hills Rd are located on the left, shortly after the turning for Holbrook Rd (the one without the label on the map below). There is space to park at the front of the house. Note that Google Maps puts the houses on the wrong block. 19 Source: http://www.doksinet Accommodation Any queries about your room allocation should be addressed to the College Tutorial Office (tutorial-office@emma.camacuk) The relevant official college document is titled Domestic Matters. Students from outside the UK and

Ireland are guaranteed College accommodation for the first three years of their stay. UK residents are guaranteed College accommodation for the first year only, though it is sometimes possible to stay in College accommodation longer, depending on availability. College rooms are mostly single, dormitory-style rooms, with shared kitchens, bathrooms and common areas. The exceptions are a handful of self-contained flats for couples; email the Tutorial Office for more information. Most houses have a bedder who will empty bins, vacuum, and clean in communal areas and generally make life far too easy though you will still have to clean your own room, keep the place tidy and do your own washing up. Anything broken should be reported in the online maintenance log. Anything else should be reported to accommodation@emmamcr.orguk The Graduate union (GU) provide some information for private rental (GUPrivateAccommodation). Rent Rent is calculated based on four factors. 1. Grade of room, as judged

by the MCR committee 2. Distance from college 3. Year of arrival 4. Inflation in subsequent years For everyone living in College accommodation, a Catering Fixed Charge (CFC) is included in the rent. In exchange for paying this charge, food at informal hall is discounted. Those who live closer to College pay a higher CFC than those 20 Source: http://www.doksinet who live further away as it’s expected they’ll eat in hall more often. Those who live out of College accommodation don’t pay CFC and therefore don’t have any discount. The figures below apply for students joining the college this year, living on the main college site. Students living off site will pay a little less, for the reasons given above. Room grade 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Maximum weekly rent for 2018/19 £ £116,55 £ £125.90 £ £135.20 £ £144.60 £ £153.90 £ £163.25 £ £172.60 £ £181.90 Insurance The college-wide insurance policy (included in rent) will be added onto your college bill for the time that

you are in residence and covers most common items in a student’s room. It also covers bikes up to £200 and extra items like musical instruments can be added to the policy for a small extra charge online. More details can be found in the official information (www.emmacamacuk/about/documents) from college (the student insurance flyer). First Payment You will have been asked to pay the first payment before arrival into Cambridge; this is not a deposit as charged in the private rental sector. It is equivalent in cost to an estimate of the bill you’ll receive at the end of each term. The first payment includes a term’s worth of rent and a prepayment for meals, and will be subtracted from your college bill in your final term. If you have any issues with payment, you should contact one of the graduate tutors (see College Welfare Contacts). 21 Source: http://www.doksinet What to bring Documents Receipt for first payment The porters will give you your room key once you show them

this. Passports UK residents should bring a passport as it is needed for an identity check at the beginning of your studies and if you want to be paid by the college for teaching or bar work. It is also needed as proof of ID for registering with some GP services. Before matriculation all new students must visit the tutorial office (Ground floor, B staircase) with valid ID and visas. You may do this 8:30- 5pm Wednesday 3rd, Thursday 4th or Friday 5th October. Email tutorial-office@emmaacuk with any questions. UK students: UK passport (if you do not have a passport, provide your birth certificate along with a photo driving licence). EU students: EU passport or National Identity Card. Non-EEA students: valid passport and biometric residence permit Vaccination records You’ll need these to register for medical services (which you must do once you arrive) even if you are already registered with the NHS. This year, the government body responsible for public health are recommending that all

freshers up to the age of 25 who are at a UK university for the first time register for a meningitis W vaccination (don’t Google it; search the NHS choices website). This can be done before arrival in Cambridge 22 Source: http://www.doksinet For dress It can get quite cold in the winter and spring, so bring some warm clothes, including a good winter coat and plenty of jumpers (sweaters, for the North Americans among us). Keep in mind that the weather in Britain is often quite variable, so be prepared for your daily downpour (umbrellas for the walkers, waterproof trousers for the cyclists). Formal wear For matriculation in October, the dress code is either a dark suit and white shirt, a dark skirt with a white blouse, or a dark dress. The MCR also holds fortnightly formal dinners where dresses and suits are appropriate. More formal Black Tie dinners are organized in the autumn/fall and spring, for which you will need a formal dress or dinner jacket. Gowns are required for many

college functions and should be worn at MCR formal dinners. The Porters’ Lodge often have secondhand gowns to buy in the first week or two of term. Gowns can also be purchased secondhand from the Graduate Union (goo.gl/Q3tuag) or new from Ryder and Amies, 22 King’s Parade (www.ryderamiescouk, 01223 350371) New gowns can cost from £50–100. For your college room College accommodation provides each student a single room equipped with a bed, coffee table, desk, lamp, chair, bookshelf, rubbish bins (recycling and general), and drawers or wardrobe storage. Some rooms will include a small refrigerator (those rooms without a fridge will have access to one in a nearby kitchen). Also, some rooms have few power outlets, so bringing a strip multiplug adaptor (note: non-strip style is banned in college). You will need to provide your own bed linen (college beds are single size), although a single duvet and pillow are provided. There are many shops within walking distance of Emma where you

might find additional linens and blankets. A hoover/vacuum can be found in your property, but basic cleaning supplies such as wipes or disposable towels may be useful. 23 Source: http://www.doksinet For the kitchen All graduate houses have their own kitchens so it is advisable to bring some basic kitchen items if you intend to be cooking regularly, e.g plate, bowl, cups, cutlery. However, kitchens are shared between several graduate students so there may be some communal crockery available that has been left by previous students. For laundry All washing machines are accompanied by driers, but you may want an airing rack this is especially handy for airing sports gear, before you can get to wash it. Speaking of which For sports Emmanuel has several free sports facilities, including an indoor gym, squash courts, tennis courts, football and rugby pitches, a cricket pitch, ping pong, croquet, and an outdoor swimming pool. It is advisable to bring appropriate sports gear and proper

shoes for these activities. The local area is ideal for cycling. Squash racquets and balls are available at the MCR and tennis racquets are available at the Porter’s Lodge for student use. For transport Most students find a bike very helpful. Make sure you bring or buy a sturdy lock, lights, and a helmet. Repair tools and emergency bike lights are available in the Porter’s lodge. Bike theft is a problem in Cambridge so you may not want to bring a bike that would be expensive to replace. Secondhand bicycles can be purchased in several shops in town and new bikes are on sale at the Fresher’s Fair on Parker’s Piece in the first few weeks. If you intend to cycle in Cambridge it is probably worth joining www.cyclingukorg (£2150 per year), who offer third party liability insurance to all members. The college’s Health & Safety Handbook (at www.emmacamacuk/about/documents) has some advice on cycling 24 Source: http://www.doksinet Railcard If you’re interested in cheap

train travel, you can apply at www.railcardcouk or a train station for a 16-25 Railcard for £30 to get 33% off all rail fares for a year (or £70 for 3 years). If you’re aged between 16 to 25 years old, you’ll need a passport photo and proof of your date of birth (e.g passport, UK driving licence, birth certificate or, for non-UK nationals, national identity card). If you’re over 25 but studying full-time, you still qualify but need proof that you’re in full time education. Do not bring You won’t need a car. More specifically, you are not allowed to keep a car in Cambridge without permission from your tutor (see the University Proctors’ pronouncement, or documents at www.proctorscamacuk/documents, specifically concerning Motor vehicles). Note that car parking is chaotic and unreliable. Transport in Cambridge revolves around the bike, bus and taxi The rules for accommodation are set out in Domestic Matters (at www.emmacamacuk/about/documents) Don’t bring a pet, as furry

friends are not welcome in College accommodation. Don’t bring networking equipment, as all accommodation has WiFi, and you aren’t allowed to operate your own wireless network. Finally, college is fairly strict on furniture so no beds or mattresses either. 25 Source: http://www.doksinet What’s What and Who’s Who Emmanuel College One of the 31 colleges which together with faculties and departments make up the University. Emmanuel was founded in 1584 and is home to some 500 undergraduates, 200 graduates, 90 fellows and 150 staff. As well as being a physical base and providing you with accommodation, the college also has an important role in the pastoral and social wellbeing of its students. The MCR The room on the first floor of the Queen’s building is a common space for graduate students. Come here to play pool, read, watch our TV, browse the internet (and print), or relax with a hot drink. We maintain and clean it ourselves, so wash up and tidy up after yourselves to

make sure it remains a place which everyone can use. Access is via university card Porters’ Lodge Serves as a sort of reception for the college. Your first port of call when you arrive or whenever you are unsure where to go. The Porters’ Lodge is room on the right of the main entrance to the college and is manned by Emmanuel’s wonderful team of Porters. Every college has its own Porters’ Lodge and Porters. Porters The porters are extremely helpful, welcoming and professional. If you need keys, have large or valuable packages waiting, or want to book a squash court or a washing machine, then the Porters’ Lodge is truly the place for you. 26 Source: http://www.doksinet The plodge is occupied all day, but there is no access at the front gate between midnight and 6am. The Porters also have many years of combined knowledge of the city and university and can usually point you in the direction of whatever you’re looking for. They have a bike pump and some tools, and they

also have in custody the MCR annual punting subscription. The porters deal with the occasional emergency that crops up in college, whether it’s a faulty fire alarm or a case of an injury requiring first aid. Indeed, in an emergency any college’s lodge should look after you, and will get in touch with porters from Emma. Oh, and other colleges also have porters’ lodges and use the term plodge, so make sure to specify Emmanuel to any taxi drivers if you don’t want to end up in Girton. Master Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE became Master in 2012, having spent a decade as Director-General of the National Trust. The Master chairs the bodies which govern the college, represents the college beyond the University, and officiates at events such as matriculation and graduation. Bursar The name suggests one important duty of the role, that of financial officer of the college, but Dr Mike Gross is also responsible for the college’s duties under the General Data Protection Regulation, and the

college’s alcohol license. Dr Gross is responsible for all buildings and services at the college. 27 Source: http://www.doksinet Senior Tutor The senior tutor has overall responsibility for the education and welfare of Emmanuel students. Dr Robert Henderson is responsible for the academic and pastoral aspects of running the college on a day-to-day and long-term basis, including admission of students, access and outreach initiatives and recruitment of teaching fellows. Dean The Revd. Jeremy Caddick organises the chapel services and Christian community at Emmanuel and has a pastoral role in the college. He is quite the multi-tasker, being graduate tutor (see College welfare) and praelector (which you’ll discover at graduation). His email address is jlc24@camacuk Tutorial Office The tutorial office is at the bottom of B staircase, in front court. The opening times are 10am-12.30pm and 130pm-4pm Monday - Friday You may find it more convenient to e-mail your request at

tutorial-office@emma.camacuk Graduate Tutor’s Secretary, Helen Waterson, will be able to help with accommodation queries and any straightforward official paperwork you might require that you cannot find via your CamSIS Self-Service. The Senior Tutor’s Secretary, Marion Dorkings (1st Floor, B staircase), manages College meeting room bookings and is the key contact for University cards. The College Registrar (college-registrar@emma.camacuk), runs the Tutorial and Graduate Admissions Office. She is in charge of all student records and is the Secretary to the Master and Tutors’ committee (see tutorial system). She is the first person to contact if you have been unable to get in touch with your Graduate Tutor, feel your query is complicated and/or your situation requires special attention (including questions of immigration, disability, changes in your private circumstances), and beyond that many parts of this guide direct you to her. 28 Source: http://www.doksinet Bursary College

bills and accommodation are handled by the staff in the bursary, two of whom you are likely to meet (or email). Charlotte Humm Charlie sends the college bills at the end of each term. Anna Battison Anna may email concerning accommodation, but your primary contact for graduate accommodation is Helen Waterson in the Tutorial Office (tutorialoffice@emma.camacuk) Who else? Buildings Manager David Hobbs manages all building work across the college. He’s open to hearing what requirements graduate students have, and you should email accommodation@emmamcr.orguk if you have feedback for us to provide for him. If your room needs a fresh coat of paint, submit a maintenance request and he’ll arrange for it to be applied. Housekeeper Ann Patten is responsible for furnishings and the bedders. Her office is at the bottom of K staircase, in the Hostel. Maintenance Manager You may encounter Graham Little when there is maintenance work to be done. Please report problems as soon as possible, using

the college website. 29 Source: http://www.doksinet Emmanuel Society & Development Office The Society and Development Offices are located on the first floor of D staircase and are run by Dr Bendall and her team. The Emmanuel Society is the alumni-led society for all members of College, current and graduated. The Society organises two careers events a year (Michaelmas and Lent terms) for students, when groups of alumni return to College to give advice and guidance about careers, CVs, jobs and life after Emma. You’re very welcome to contact members through the online careers database which is online: https://www.emmacamacuk/members/careers/search/ The Society also organises a lot of events for members, to which students are often invited. If you see an event advertised and would like to attend, please contact us – emmanuel-society@emma.camacuk The Development Office is run by Dr Bendall, who’s also Fellow Librarian and Fellow Archivist. The office’s role is to keep in

touch with members and to help support students and the College in general. A lot of funding for students, such as bursaries, grants and overall support, is raised by the Development Office, as well as funds for maintaining the buildings and grounds, teaching and research, and other College purposes. The Office recruits students to help with telephone fundraising each year, so look out for the adverts. It’s excellent experience, and helps raise monies to help other students. If you’d like to be involved then or in any other ways, please do get in touch. The communications manager, Mary Longford, is always keen to have news to feature in the College’s social media channels or to be sent round to College, Fellows, staff and members. She’d be delighted to hear from you: mel57@emma.camacuk 30 Source: http://www.doksinet College The tour Room bookings Visit www.emmacamacuk/conferences/booking/form to book a public room in college. There is a special student rate for booking

overnight guest rooms, charged to your college bill (roughly £20 a night for singles, and doubles/twins £40). There 31 Source: http://www.doksinet aren’t many, so reserve early. To book a room, log into the Emma website and click on the bed icon in the top right hand corner. Then on the left, choose Room Booking and scroll down to find the Guest Room Booking Form. www.emmacamacuk/members/visiting/guestrooms Departments The University of Cambridge is based around both college and departmental systems. As a graduate student here, you will be a member of both Emmanuel College and at least one department. Departments are mainly concerned with your academic endeavours and will be responsible for the administration of your course and supervision during your project. Departments will likely organise seminars around your subject and provide you with an advisor to ensure your work stays on track. Colleges have more of a pastoral and social role. New graduates will live in college

accommodation, have access to fully catered hall during term time and be able to attend a host of social events organised in college throughout freshers week and beyond. Graduate tutors in college will be one of your first points of call if you face difficulty during your course, as well as your supervisor or departmental advisor. Colleges have provisions for funding for conferences and extra curricular activities as well as resources for students’ mental and physical well being This collegiate environment will enrich your experience as a graduate student, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in a welcoming community of students in a wide range of fields from diverse backgrounds. There are usually a selection of the college’s graduate students at lunch and dinner to help your immersion. 32 Source: http://www.doksinet Welfare It bears repeating: the primary role of College is to ensure the wellbeing and welfare of all students throughout their time at Emma. Here is an

introduction to the people and welfare resources on offer in college and throughout the wider university. We include a separate section on Healthy relationships Welfare at Emmanuel College concerns a broad range of topics. Most of us felt a little like imposters when we started; we’re all taking a little bit of a leap into the dark and things aren’t always going to go right. Graduate study is not supposed to be easy, but in the right environment, and with the right support networks, it can be both manageable and enjoyable. Once you arrive at the college there will be lots of people to listen, console and support you if necessary. It’s one of the things that makes Emmanuel, and Cambridge more generally, a wonderful place to do research. Acute financial and accommodation issues are common, and academic difficulties (in particular concerning careers) are faced by almost everybody at some point. The college is an environment in which most people feel comfortable discussing all these

challenges. Should you have any queries or concerns regarding welfare at Emmanuel College or any pre-arrival access or support requirements, contact the College Registrar - (college-registrar@emma.camacuk ) In case of an emergency in college ALWAYS go to the Porters’ Lodge first. They can help you further. College welfare The tutorial system The college has a statutory duty and many years of experience concerning issues facing graduate students. This mainly occurs through the tutorial system; tutors, who are academics and fellows of the college, individually respond to welfare issues and collectively plan to prevent their occurrence. The university 33 Source: http://www.doksinet has produced a concise description of how this works at goo.gl/zWW5LB (and the most recent guide for graduate is at goo.gl/GsWUJ9) There are two tutors whose main focus concerns graduate students, yet anyone may approach any tutor with any issue. Many undergraduate tutors supervise masters and PhD

students so are keenly aware of situations graduate students face. In addition to reacting to welfare issues, tutors can help proactively with topics such as career direction and conference funding; if there is something you might need during your time as a student, you should definitely ask. College welfare contacts Senior tutor Dr Robert Henderson rmh1003@cam.acuk 01223 334 254 See the Who’s who. ⁂ The two graduate tutors will meet with all new graduates in the first term. Graduate tutor The Revd. Jeremy Caddick jlc24@cam.acuk 01223 334 264 Jeremy is the chapel Dean and graduate tutor for students in the first half of the alphabet. Graduate tutor Professor Catherine Rae cr18@cam.acuk 34 Source: http://www.doksinet 01223 742 973 Cathie is an energy researcher and a graduate tutor for the latter half of the alphabet. ⁂ You may contact any tutor with any issue you have. These tutors typically deal with undergraduates. For more information visit www.emmacamacuk/about/officers

Dr Carolin Crawford - csc@ast.camacuk Dr Philip Howell - pmh1000@cam.acuk Dr Alex Jeffrey - asj38@cam.acuk Dr Alexandre Kabla - ajk61@cam.acuk Dr Corinna Russell - cr215@cam.acuk Dr Kate Spence - kes1004@cam.acuk Dr Nigel Spivey - njs11@cam.acuk Dr Rosy Thornton - rt104@cam.acuk Dr Penny Watson - pjw36@cam.acuk ⁂ Advisor to Women Students Dr Devon Curtis dc403@cam.acuk College Nurse Mrs Diana Lloyd nurse@emma.camacuk 01223 334 296 35 Source: http://www.doksinet College Counsellor Mrs Ann Hughes ah300@cam.acuk 01223 330 491 The University Counselling Service The counselling service (www.counsellingcamacuk) is also available to students, offering a wide range of free services including individual or group counselling, workshops on common problems faced by students and a wide range of self help material. MCR welfare The MCR can also help with some issues such as mental health, disability, child care, academic problems, safety, accommodation, finance and scholarships. The Emmanuel

MCR welfare team represent Emmanuel graduates in college matters, and can also offer advice on how to approach the University about welfare issues. For more welfare related information visit the MCR website (goo.gl/q15nxz) MCR welfare contacts In addition, a number of students receive training to be a first point of call for welfare issues. MCR welfare officer Geoff Ma welfare@emmamcr.orguk MCR women’s officer Anita Holender womens-officer@emmamcr.orguk 36 Source: http://www.doksinet MCR LGBT+ officer Pending Nomination lgbt-plus@emmamcr.orguk MCR Disabled Students Rep Pending Nomination Sexual health Free sexual health supplies are available in the welfare box in the MCR (first floor of the Queen’s Building) and free contraception and STI screening are available at The Lime Tree Clinic Brookfields Hospital, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 3DF Free pregnancy tests can be requested anonymously via the MCR website (these are put anonymously into the Women’s Officer’s

pigeonhole for you to collect). 37 Source: http://www.doksinet Disability Emmanuel College is committed to ensuring that all graduate students with a disability receive the support they need to fully participate in Cambridge life and do not face any discrimination. The MCR has a dedicated Disabled Students’ Rep whose role is to represent all students with any visible or invisible condition. We would encourage anyone with a disability to contact the College Disability Liaison Officer (who is also the College Registrar) before you arrive if you would like any specific advice or information, and to ensure that appropriate support is in place for your arrival. You may also wish to contact either your graduate tutor or the MCR Disabled Students’ Rep. College Disability Liaison Officer college-registrar@emma.camacuk There are many resources available within the University for disabled students. It is important to note that you are not required to self-define as disabled in order to

access this support and you have complete control over disclosure of your disability to different departments and faculties. In practice at Cambridge, the definition of ‘disability’ includes a wide range of conditions: Mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and BPD Autism spectrum conditions Sensory impairments (eg hearing, visual) Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia or ADHD Physical/mobility impairments and injuries (including wheelchair users and upper limb disorder/RSI) Long-standing conditions such as cancer, HIV, chronic fatigue syndrome, epilepsy, diabetes 38 Source: http://www.doksinet Support is mainly accessed through the Disability Resource Centre (DRC) – Please contact them in advance of your arrival to ensure that appropriate support can be put in place as soon as you start. The University Disability Resource Centre www.disabilityadmincamacuk Keynes House, 24a Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA 01223 332301

disability@admin.camacuk Emmanuel has their own disability advisor at the DRC and they will be able to discuss with you any support that you may benefit from as well as reasonable adjustments for your studies, which there is a legal requirement for the University to put in place for you. This support can take any form from changes to your living or learning environment, or to particular provisions, criteria or practices e.g putting automatic doors at the entrance to your faculty building, providing large print materials, allowing you to have extra time or rest breaks in exams, specialist mentoring etc. It may be useful or necessary to have an occupational health assessment in your new department. Be sure to check whether you should self-refer or if a management referral is needed. http://www.ohadmincamacuk/services/referral-process Funding The DRC funds most education-specific support but for additional needs e.g extra travel costs or specialist ergonomic equipment, UK Nationals

should make an application for Disabled Students’ Allowance. Disabled Students’ Allowance https://www.govuk/disabled-students-allowances-dsas/overview 39 Source: http://www.doksinet EU and International Students can apply to the International Disabled Students’ Fund (IDS Fund). International Disabled Students’ Fund https://www.disabilityadmincamacuk/funding-students/eu-and-internationalstudents These funding applications can take up to several months so it is recommended you apply as soon as is possible. Access Each College has an access guide which can be found online. All MCR events are held in locations with step free access and further access statements can be found on each event description on our website. CUSU has also created an accessibility guide for some of the pubs, cafes and leisure centres in Cambridge College Access Guides http://www.disabilityadmincamacuk/access-around-university/accesscolleges CUSU Accessibility Guide

http://www.disabledcusucamacuk/cambridge-accessibility-dsc-guide/ The Students Union Advice Service (SUAS) can also provide useful information about more local support and services available in Cambridge. Students Union Advice Service www.studentadvicecamacuk Students Unions Advice Service, 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RX 01223 746999 advice@studentadvice.camacuk 40 Source: http://www.doksinet There is a CUSU run community Facebook group, which welcomes all students at Cambridge who define as disabled, or who have experience of a disability or illness – search for CUSU Disabled Students’ Campaign. Students with Families MCR families’ officer Alex Cassidy Starting a postgraduate course at Cambridge alongside maintaining daily family life can be tough. The Emma MCR has a families’ officer to provide support and advice. We aim to organise family friendly activities throughout the year, including picnics and day trips. The GU also has a dedicated families’ officer. The

Graduate Union (see GU) runs a free weekly parent and toddler group on Friday mornings and other events throughout the year. Useful information can be found below: https://www.gradunioncamacuk/support-and-advice/studentfamilies/families-at-the-graduate-union https://www.gradunioncamacuk/support-and-advice/welfare/students-withchildren https://www.childcareadmincamacuk And you may want to join the “Students with Families” Facebook group (goo.gl/wMxPBx) If you have any queries, email (welfare@emmamcr.orguk) or the GU families’ officer (families@gradunion.camacuk) 41 Source: http://www.doksinet Healthy Relationships Emma is committed to being an inclusive, friendly and safe community for all who study and work here. As an MCR we uphold this college ethos and would like to take the opportunity to encourage you to consider some aspects of graduate study which you may not have thought about before. These topics will be presented and discussed in greater depth during the college

induction session. New relationships Being a Fresher at Emma is exciting, particularly as we’re known for being the friendliest college! This year you’ll have the opportunity to meet many new people, forming friendships in the Emma MCR or in the wider Cambridge community, getting to know college staff and working with your supervisor. It is important to take a moment to consider the different types of relationships you’ll form, and keep certain points in mind. Relationships with supervisors and college staff It may be difficult sometimes to define friendship and professional boundaries. Be aware of differences between the roles of your supervisor/advisor/graduate tutor and the relationships you will form with them. The hierarchical structures and authority within college may differ to your undergraduate experience. Addressing emails or conversations can be stressful with so many esteemed academics around. Usually including a title and surname in the address is

appropriate, although certain professors may encourage you to use first names. Not all relationships will come easily. You may need to work to improve relations, or take a more proactive role than previously experienced with 42 Source: http://www.doksinet supervisors. Remember to stay respectful and appropriate but do not be afraid to stand up for yourself. New relationships within the MCR building a successful community We all need to be aware of the wellbeing of others. This includes being patient and remembering many people suffer from invisible issues. The college environment is an intimate community with shared accommodation. Be aware of the implications of gossip We live in and embrace a multicultural community. Be aware of linguistic, logical, and cultural hurdles that must be overcome on both sides. The transition from undergrad to graduate study can be confusing and raise unexpected problems. Do not be afraid to ask for help Maintaining Relationships As a graduate

student, you may be arriving in Cambridge with a long-term partner. A Cambridge graduate degree can have a toll on your current relationship, especially as you make new friends. Consider putting a plan in place for any foreseeable issues, such as reduced time spent together. One suggestion is to set aside a date night for you and your partner to enjoy, and a weekly break from your studies will be beneficial for your work as well. Please remember that the MCR offers an associate member status for member’s spouses or live-in partners. As associate member of the MCR, your partner is welcome at all of our events, even unaccompanied! The chaplain and counsellor are available for support. Bullying and harassment Emmanuel College is committed to providing a safe environment in which all members of the College can participate freely and contribute fully without fear for their personal security. A safe environment free of harassment or threat is 43 Source: http://www.doksinet fundamental

to the academic and social life of our community. Sexual harassment and sexual misconduct will not be tolerated. The College will support and assist the victim of any harassment or sexual misconduct. On the college website (www.emmacamacuk/about/documents) you will find official documents and policies including: - Code of Conduct for students in respect of harassment and sexual misconduct College Statement on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct College Advice on sexual harassment and sexual misconduct Emmanuel College Guidance on, and procedures for handling cases of, harassment or sexual misconduct raised by one student (or students) about another student (or students) Any criminal behaviour should be reported to police. If you are made to feel uncomfortable by any MCR member, please reach out for help from the committee. You may also lodge a complaint following either the university or college procedures. Harassment may include verbal, physical, emotional, and sexual

harassment. Sexual harassment may include sexually charged comments or questions as well as physical contact including sexualized dancing or touching if consent has not been established. For more information on consent, sexual harassment and assault, please see the relevant sections below. Consent As well as forming friendships, you may engage in sexual relationships during your time here, either with new partners or in an already established relationship. Even if you are confident that you are informed about consent, it is important that you review this section. It is important to feel confident and safe with your partner and to be considerate towards them. Even in established relationships, situations may change. Conversations about consent are 44 Source: http://www.doksinet important, as they are context-specific and can be complex at times. Below are some key ideas which should be included in this discussion: Informed There should be a thorough understanding about what is

being asked for and consented to. Consent to sex, for example, is not the same as consent to sex without protection. Mutual Consent is communicated between all individuals involved. Active Consent should be a continual communication between all involved, and all should feel engaged and involved in this communication. This means that consent is not only a one-time affirmation, but a continued, repeated one. Sober/capable There are situations in which intoxication means consent isn’t possible: when your partner is having difficulty speaking or standing. However, everyone has different limits and boundaries, and drunkenness doesn’t automatically invalidate consent. The best way to determine if someone consents to sex after drinking is to check in with the person repeatedly to ensure that they’re capable of communicating their needs. It can be wise to ask yourself: can this person communicate clearly, are they coherent and are they sober enough to know fully what is going on? If

there is ever any doubt, confusion, or supposed mixed message, don’t do it. Communicated Use words and actions that are mutually understandable. For all sorts of reasons people might find communicating in a certain way (e.g verbally) difficult. The method of communication may differ but the message does not However, be wary of reading into actions. Neutral behaviour, or not saying no, is NOT consent. 45 Source: http://www.doksinet Retractable Consenting to one sexual act does not mean consenting to all sexual acts. Consent can also be retracted at ANY time, and any and all sexual acts should be stopped until consent is re-established. Willing Agreement can never count as consent if someone is forced. If you agree after being threatened, this is not consent, and any sexual acts following may be considered assault. Alcohol Whilst enjoying the wide variety of social events on offer in the MCR and in Cambridge more generally, many people will enjoy alcoholic drinks. However, it is

important to highlight that the MCR is an inclusive, diverse community where we respect everyone’s choice whether or not to drink. You don’t need to drink to enjoy our events and at formals where wine is included, we offer a discounted price for those not drinking, and a non-alcoholic alternative. For those who do drink, alcohol is on offer at many events, restaurants, pubs and it is important to be aware of how much you are drinking and speak to someone if you feel things are getting out of control. Remember that you are entirely responsible for your behaviour at all times, even under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Sexual Harassment and Assault The College will support and assist the victim of any sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. In the event of harassment and assault, please refer to the official documents and policies mentioned above (available on the college website www.emmacamacuk/about/documents) A few key points are highlighted below. 46 Source:

http://www.doksinet In an emergency or immediately following an assault Go somewhere that you feel safe. If you need the Police or other services, contact them immediately by dialing 999 The advice provided by Rape Crisis can be accessed at www.rapecrisisorguk In College, the Porters’ Lodge will always be a safe place from where you can contact help and assistance. The Porter on duty will contact the Duty Tutor, provide useful telephone numbers, or summon assistance on your behalf. After an assault Who can you contact? It can be difficult to talk about an assault to friends or family yet it is very important to have understanding and support. There are a number of different people you may choose to contact for support and advice. There is no single or correct route by which to seek support. Within College the following people are available to support and advise you, in no particular order: Your Tutor Any other Tutor who you wish to approach The Senior Tutor The

Graduate Tutor The Advisor to Women Students The Dean The College Counsellor The College Nurse There are many practical things that the College can do to assist you and by contacting one of those listed above you will be able to access that help. They 47 Source: http://www.doksinet will also advise you on, and direct you to, any professional support and counselling services that you may need. Whoever you approach the matter will be treated sensitively and in confidence. In addition, the Welfare Officers of ECSU and the MCR at Emmanuel College and the Welfare Officers at CUSU and the Graduate Union are people from whom you can seek help and advice. What can the College do to support you? No one should feel that they need cope on their own and talking to someone about harassment or an assault is important in and of itself. This is true whether you talk to someone soon after an incident has taken place or at some later date. Whoever you decide to approach in College they will direct

you to, or provide, the following services, as appropriate to your needs: Counselling Health advice and treatment (eg. pregnancy and STI screening) Support for your general wellbeing in college Adjustments to your academic work and support Measures to protect your personal safety Providing advice about the complaint procedures available to you Respecting your confidentiality Helping you to decide whether to approach the Police Reporting a sexual assault Information about sexual assault referral centres Other sources of support and advice Useful Contact Details Sexual Assault Referral Center (SARC) Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) are specialist 24/7 services for people who have been raped or sexually assaulted. They aim to be one-stop services, providing the following under one roof: medical care and forensic examination 48 Source: http://www.doksinet following assault/rape, counselling and in some locations sexual health services. Services are free of charge

and provided to women and men Most SARCs are able to offer services to anyone including those who do not wish to report the assault to the police (‘self referrals’). For more information and a directory of services, see https://rapecrisis.orguk/sexualassaultreferralcentresphp The sexual assault referral centre for Cambridgeshire is based at The Elms (www.theelmssarcorg), in Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon and is available 24/7 to victims by calling 0800 193 5434. There are also SARCs in Ipswich (Suffolk, one hour away), Norwich (Norfolk, 1 hour 20 minutes away) and London. Other sources of support and advice The University offers advice (www.studentcomplaintsadmincamacuk/harassment-sexual-misconduct) to students who feel that they are being harassed and to students who are accused of harassment. Breaking the Silence (www.breakingthesilencecamacuk/offers) provides information about the support and reporting options available inside and outside of the University. The Rape and

Sexual Assault Support Centre provides a free a national helpline on 08451 221 331. The helpline is open 1200–230 pm and 700–930 pm every day of the year, providing support for female and male survivors, partners, family and friends. Support is also available from the Emerald Centre (www.emeraldcentreorg) Cambridge Rape Crisis (www.cambridgerapecrisisorguk) provides a phone line twice a week which offers a confidential service of support and information provided over the telephone. Victim Support (www.victimsupportorguk) provide a confidential phone line for support and information on any crime. 49 Source: http://www.doksinet The NHS also provides information and advice on help and support after sexual assault (www.nhsuk/Livewell/Sexualhealth/Pages/Sexualassaultaspx) University Counselling Service 2-3 Bene’t Place, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EL 01223 332865 reception@counselling.camacuk www.counsellingcamacuk Professional counsellors and therapists to whom students can

talk in order to work through issues that affect them. CUSU (Cambridge University Students Union) 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RX 01223 333313 or 01223 333179 info@cusu.camacuk www.cusucamacuk CUSU can provide information, advocacy, resources and support in understanding your options and going through College and University procedures. Graduate Union 17 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RX 01223 333312 www.gradunioncamacuk The GU works on issues that affect Graduate Students at the University, and can support individual students. Nightline 21 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BQ 01223 367575 50 Source: http://www.doksinet (7)44444 www.linklineorguk Helpline run by students for students (Full Term only, 7pm-7am). NHS Direct 111 24-hour medical advice and information helpline. Police Cambridgeshire 999 (emergencies) 0845 456 456 4 (all non-emergency enquiries) Rape Crisis Box R, 12 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AD. 01223 245888 www.cambridgerapecrisisorguk Information, advice and support for women

survivors of rape and sexual abuse and for those supporting them. The Samaritans (Cambridge Branch) 4 Emmanuel Road, Cambridge CB1 1JW. 01223 364455 or 08457 909090 www.samaritansorguk Befriending helpline for those in crisis or despair. 51 Source: http://www.doksinet International students Welcome to the UK! Like Gandhi, Wittgenstein, and countless others before and since, you are (or will soon be) an international student in the UK with all the challenges, privileges, frustration and excitement that brings. Pubs and tea shops, ‘Harry Potter gowns’ and Formal Halls; Marmite and mushy peas; cricket and croquet; castles and crypts, bikes and baskets England certainly is much more than these oddities and stereotypes, but it’s the small details of life in the UK that make it both foreign and endearing. While things may seem quaintly and traditionally British, Cambridge is also an incredibly international community, from its student societies to the culinary delights of Mill

Road. You will no doubt find your feet quickly, but in the meantime, your international officer (Georgia, international@emmamcr.orguk) would be glad to answer any questions you might have about your arrival and everyday life in the UK. Dial 999 to contact the emergency services in the UK. Visa The MCR is not qualified to advise on individual visa issues; contact the Tutorial Office at Emmanuel (college-registrar@emma.camacuk) Note that most student visa holders will be required to sign a register in the Tutorial Office once a term, to demonstrate their residency in Cambridge and stay in compliance of their visa. You should receive an email from the Tutorial office periodically about this. Banking Soon after arrival, you’ll need to set up a bank account in the UK for local transactions. This will be current account, with a card for withdrawals at cashpoints (ATMs). A vast majority of the ATMs in the UK do not charge a transaction free. You’ll be able to organise your finances and

make payments to other UK accounts through electronic banking. 52 Source: http://www.doksinet Some of the closest banks to Emmanuel include Barclays, Santander, HSBC, Lloyds, and Metro but there are many others. Building societies provide most banking services. Check what options they have for international students (often, none), or students in general. Some, like HSBC, might offer special “Passport” accounts for international students, but charge a monthly fee. Try to find a current account with no fees, or that will let you make withdrawals and transfers without charge from a bank in your home country. Set up an appointment with a bank to open an account. Lines will be long during Fresher’s Week so try to get there early (~30 min before it opens) to set up the appointment as there will be a limited number of appointment spots per day. Ask the College Tutorial Office (tutorial-office@emma.camacuk) for a letter to open a bank account BEFORE you set up the appointment. Note

that different banks will ask for different things. The letter will probably need to confirm that you have a guaranteed place on a course that is longer than six months, and show your address, starting and ending dates but make sure to check. Phones Almost all of the major phone companies will provide you with a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) SIM card for free, which you can top up as you need. This would be a good option for one year courses. Nearby Emmanuel, you can check out options at mobile stores like the Carphone Warehouse, or individual carriers like Three, Vodafone, EE, O2 It’s worth comparing rates within the UK and to your home country. If you’re sticking around for two years or more, consider a phone contract. Mobile phone contracts can be more difficult for students to obtain, as they often require credit history – but it’s worth inquiring. A popular alternative for both PAYG or contract options is to use online mobile companies like Giffgaff (giffgaff.com) or Talkmobile

(talkmobilecouk), which send you your SIM card by mail. You can even order this in advance to your college address (see mail). Bring along an unlocked phone, insert the SIM card, and you should be good to go. If you are rather busy and you can’t manage any 53 Source: http://www.doksinet of that, the CUSU Freshers fair (2nd and 3rd October) will have plenty of stands with PAYG cards ready for the taking from these listed companies. Cambridge has 4G coverage. Health care Health, as the saying goes, is wealth. The National Health Service (NHS) is the UK’s state healthcare system providing a wide range of health care services including appointments with a doctor, hospital treatment and dental care (see www.camstudenthealthnhsuk) EU nationals and Tier 4 visa holders are entitled to receive certain treatment from the NHS free of charge in General Practitioner (GP) Surgeries, health care centres, and hospitals. This applies to your spouse and children if they are in the UK as your

visa dependants. Non-UK European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before coming to the UK. You must register with a Cambridge doctor (GP) as soon as you arrive in Cambridge. You can find a list of local practices on the College website (https://www.emmacamacuk/admissions/graduates/freshers/) You will need to pay for dental treatments as well as for any associated medical prescription to be collected from a pharmacy; dental problems are not only a pain in the mouth but also in the pocket. Students wishing to register as an NHS dental patient locally can find out which practices in the city are accepting NHS patients using the NHS search facility (http://www.nhsuk/ServiceSearch/Dentist/LocationSearch/3) The College also has a nurse who is available during term time to offer advice to students (see college welfare contacts). For further details about the full range of medical support available within College, ask at the

Porter’s Lodge for the times of regular surgeries during NPR. If you require urgent emergency medical assistance and are unable to travel to the hospital, either contact the Porters’ Lodge, if you are living in College accommodation, or dial 999 free from any phone and ask for the ambulance service. In some university buildings you need to dial 1999 (1 for an outside line). 54 Source: http://www.doksinet Shopping There are many shops in Cambridge that will probably have everything you need. If not, there is always Household: Wilko’s, John Lewis., TK Maxx Groceries: Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, Waitrose, Asda, ALDI, the Co-operative Food, the stalls in Market square. International Stores: Seoul Plaza, Ocean Supermarket, Spice Gate, Al-Amin, Sweet Home Chinese Supermarket, Limoncello, Mill Road International Supermarket, Pod Orlem. International Student Team and iCUSU The University’s International Student Team not only provides support with your visa

applications, but also collects important information for all International students (EU and Non EU). This second website is a must-read for all due soon in Cambridge (www.internationalstudentscamacuk) Their function as a University service is to help international students all over the year with any issue related to being a foreigner in this country. As a Cambridge student you are automatically a member of CUSU. CUSU International (iCUSU) is a special branch within CUSU and is the umbrella body for all international societies and students at the University of Cambridge. They aim to serve as a hub for all things international happening in Cambridge, whilst looking out for the needs of international students Here’s last year’s International Student Guide from iCUSU: https://www.internationalstudentscamacuk/files/international student gu ide.pdf 55 Source: http://www.doksinet Religion Emmanuel welcomes anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. Listed below are a few places

within and near college that may be of interest. Emmanuel Chapel The Chapel is located straight in front of you as you come through the main College gate. There are services held twice each Sunday and on Thursday led by the Dean, The Revd Jeremy Caddick (jlc24@cam.acuk) see www.emmacamacuk/chapel All members of Emma and their friends are welcome. If you are interested in reading in chapel services then get in touch with the Dean, who is always happy to have more volunteers. Reflection Room There is a multi-faith reflection room that is open to anyone for quiet prayer and contemplation, located in Emmanuel House. From the Dean himself, You will see me around College and at various events, and I am always happy to talk to you about anything that concerns you. Please don’t think that I will only be interested in talking to you if you are religious! We recognise that a community such as Emmanuel contains people from the whole range of religious backgrounds and beliefs. I am happy to

offer help and advice in finding an appropriate religious group for you if you are new to Cambridge. I hope to meet as many of the new arrivals as possible in the first few days of term. As well as being Dean, I will also be presiding over your matriculation, which means that I will meet you then (if not before). Additionally, there are several religious organizations within Emmanuel College and in the university. We’ve listed a few below, but all registered 56 Source: http://www.doksinet religious societies at the University of Cambridge can also be found at goo.gl/WQQlCQ The Cambridge University Fresher’s Fair at Kelsey Kerridge is also another place to look for societies. They put all the religious societies’ stands together For now, though Christian Graduate society www.societiescamacuk/cgs/#events is a way to be involved with the Christian community in Cambridge. Whether you are looking for weekly bible studies, study or prayer groups, or local churches, you can find

information and contacts here. Islamic society www.isoccouk/freshers-2 is the place to look at if you’re interested in engaging with the Islamic society. From study circles to social events, you can find all the dates and information in the link above! Jewish society www.cujsorg/freshers is the home of Judaism in Cambridge They offer many events where you can meet people, learn about Judaism and engage an many other activities. Being Green Emma is not only known for its ducks and for being friendly, but it is also becoming known for its green initiatives, such as the Green Duck Scheme. It is a college-wide effort to increase energy efficiency and recycling to reduce Emma’s environmental impact. In 2017, we were awarded the Silver Award from the Green Impact initiative. We hope you will continue in our efforts to make Emma an eco-friendly place! For any further queries and green event interests, email (green-ethical@emmamcr.orguk) Check out the Emma Green Duck Policy for a few

details on how Emma is keeping green (http://www.emmacamacuk/life/greenduck/) but for now 57 Source: http://www.doksinet Reduce Don’t want unwanted ads in your pigeon-hole? There’s an envelope with green stickers on the board inside the pidge! Put a green sticker next to your name! Don’t forget to switch-off lights and unplug devices to minimize energy consumption. Report any faults (i.e leaky taps, faulty radiators, etc) through Emma’s online maintenance form Reuse Instead of spending 5p on a new carrier bag each time you go grocery shopping, reuse the ones you already have. If not, we do have Emma Green Duck cotton shopping bags that students can obtain from the Porters’ lodge. Need a coffee or tea in the morning or the afternoon to get through the day? Buy an Emma inscribed re-usable Keep Cup and get 10p off of every hot drink you get using the cup in hall! There may be boxes of equipment from previous residents in the kitchen for you to use. At the end of

the year, pass on what you no longer need. Recycle Cambridge is pretty great for recycling, and can handle many materials other places do not. See https://wwwcambridgegovuk/bins-and-recycling for details, including collection dates. What can you recycle? Paper, magazines, envelopes, empty aerosols, glass bottles/jars, phone books, cardboard, cartons, plastic bottles/tubs/pots/trays, clean foil, cans/tins/metal jar lids, large tins, plastic bags, film, wrapping What can you not recycle? 58 Source: http://www.doksinet Crisp packets, envelopes with bubble wrap, wood, pyrex/glass dishes, foil-lined plastic pouches, shredded paper, polyestyrene foam, crockery, clothing, napkins, tissues MCR Use the silver bins labeled ‘recycling’ for all recyclable materials. North Court Two large, blue recycling bins are located near the entrance of the Court, next to the gate. Off-site college housing All have recycling bags (clear, plastic bags) for mixed recycling as well as a compost bin.

Student Accommodation Each student room should have a recycling bin. If you do not have a recycling bin, please ask your bedder for a recycling bin. A broken glass bin should also be found in every major kitchen. If you do not have one, please notify your bedder or the green officer. Private housing Separate wheelie bins for general rubbish (black), compostable waste (green) and mixed recycling (blue) are provided by the council. Bins are emptied every fortnight. Blue and green bins will be one week, black bins the other. In some housing, instead of bins there will be white plastic sacks for rubbish, brown paper sacks for compost, and a recycling box for recyclable materials. Computing University Information Services (UIS) Visit www.ucscamacuk/email for all things related to your university email address. The university email service is called Hermes 59 Source: http://www.doksinet CRSid Every Cambridge student is provided with a University email address (e.g abc123@camacuk) The

prefix part of the address (in this case, abc123) is your CRSid. The CRSid together with the UIS password are used to identify you to various services throughout the University. Raven When trying to access any of the university services you’ll be redirected to the Raven login system (https://raven.camacuk/auth/loginhtml) to input your CRSid and UIS password. Before arrival, you will need to collect your account details. You can collect your CRSid and initial password for Raven by completing the online form once you have completed student registration (see http://help.uiscamacuk/downloads/gettingstartedpdf for more information) Make a note of your initial password. Once you have collected your initial password, use it to log in to the UIS Password Management Application (password.csxcamacuk) and create your own UIS Password Your CRSid and this newly created UIS password will be everything you need to access to any of the university services. Make sure to check your email regularly,

as all official communications from the University will be by email. In the run-up to the start of term, the MCR committee will begin emailing you with helpful information and details of freshers’ events. Connecting your own computer During your time at Emma, you’re going to need to use the computer facilities, not least to sign up for MCR events! Most people bring a laptop (and we strongly recommend you do). There is excellent high-speed internet connectivity in Cambridge. If you take a college room there will be an internet connection provided. The College Wi-Fi connection is eduroam. This is available to all Emma students throughout the college and covers much of the city. Wired access points are provided in the library and MCR. The college also provides a guide to connecting, and 60 Source: http://www.doksinet committee members will be on hand to help in the MCR from 12:00pm to 4:00pm on Friday 28th September and 11am-3pm, 6-7pm on Saturday 29th September. If you have any

special computing software or equipment needs, there are funds available to help. Please contact the computer officer (computing@emmamcr.orguk) to discuss your needs in confidence Set up and use eduroam To set up eduroam it is essential to first retrieve your username (your eduroam identifier) and password (your Network access token) from UCS Tokens (tokens.csxcamacuk) You will be first redirected the Raven login system to input your CRSid and UIS password. Select the type of device you are configuring on the eduroam configuration webpage ucs.camacuk/wireless/eduroam/localusers At this point you will be asked to download the automatic configuration tool. Download and launch the tool. When you’re asked to insert a Username and Password, fill it with your eduroam identifier and the Network access token previously retrieved. College-specific Wi-Fi For coverage across Cambridge, eduroam is your best bet. But Emma also provides Wi-Fi networks specific to locations within College. Within

the main college grounds, the connection EmmaGuest is available, with password ‘Mildmay84’ (after our founder and year). Other off-site college accommodation has specific connections, for which the password is ‘EmmaDucks9’ if not posted within the building as something else. College computers The college has three computer rooms that are open 24 hours a day (access with university card) and have a range of modern PCs and Macs, including the graduate-priority room in Emmanuel House. There are printing and scanning facilities in all computer rooms. There are also two computers and printing facilities in the MCR, reserved for the use of MCR members. 61 Source: http://www.doksinet Websites College website (www.emmacamacuk) This contains a wealth of information about life at college, including welfare, accommodation, useful contact details. Book for formal hall, request maintenance, or view today’s menu from catering. All the official documents are at

www.emmacamacuk/about/documents MCR website (www.emmamcrorguk) This contains some additional information about life at college, including welfare, accommodation, useful contact details and the calendar of upcoming events. Some parts of the site are only accessible with the Raven login We are in the process of migrating to a new website. The website is also used to sign up for the many events we have throughout each year. Billing for events is done via the college You’ll never receive any unsolicited requests for payment from the MCR. Mailing lists The MCR has a general mailing list, featuring a weekly bulletin and announcements from the committee. There are also a number of social or more specialised lists There is also a list for official business (emmamcr-official) to which only the MCR president and secretary can email; this is only for announcing the election and general meetings (annual or extraordinary), any proposed changes to the MCR’s constitution, and dates and

times at which we will be accessing properties, for the purposes of reviewing the assigned grades. While you may unsubscribe from any of the lists, we would recommend you stay on the general list. If you unsubscribe from the official business list we’ll add you back on. 62 Source: http://www.doksinet Sport and other activities If you enjoy sports, music, or anything in between, you will find that between the University and College teams/orchestras/societies and the MCR activities there’s a lot on offer. It doesn’t matter whether you want to train for hours every day or just play for fun, there’s something for everyone! The University offers pretty much every sport going, from football to real tennis, water polo to ice hockey. The focal point of University club’s season is the annual varsity match against Oxford, but throughout the year teams competes at a high level in both regional leagues and the British Universities & Colleges Sport competitions (BUCS). Some sports

may require you to attend trials in order to gauge your ability, while others take complete beginners. Check out www.sportcamacuk to see the list of sports on offer As a member of the MCR you are eligible to join the University’s fitness centre, located in West Cambridge. Details about the facilities and signing up can be found at www.sportcamacuk In addition, there is an Emmanuel College fitness suite, located on Parker Street behind the college. It is free for college members to use after completing a short induction (see fitness suite). Emma also has its own sports grounds on Wilberforce road and has an excellent boathouse and novice training program for rowing, with many of the college’s rowers having learned to row here. A big selection of sports clubs, open to all levels are available within the college. People of all levels of skill and experience are encouraged to participate in inter-collegiate competitions. Most societies are a mix of undergraduates and graduates and

provide great socialising opportunities. For the musically minded, a variety of ensembles are provided by the Cambridge University Music Society, www.cumsorguk , including concert and symphony orchestras and several choirs. Most of these are entry by audition only but there is also a range of university-wide musical societies open to all abilities, with plenty of scope for meeting like-minded individuals for a jamming session or two! There is the college choir for those who wish to audition and also a non-audition chorus, orchestra, big band and folk ensemble that put on concerts once a term. The Emmanuel College Music Society website has more details www.emmamusiccouk For those who want to do something else acting, comedy, juggling there’s almost certainly a group or society already existing for you to join. For a full list of all registered University societies, with links to individual websites, see www.societiescamacuk You may even find a club or society for an activity that

you haven’t even considered! 63 Source: http://www.doksinet For more information about societies, head along to the University Fresher’s fair at Kelsey Kerridge Sports Centre and the Emmanuel Fresher’s fair at the Emma Old Library. You can also directly contact the appropriate team captains or search the ECSU website (www.ecsuorguk) where you can see all the college societies on offer. College sports facilities Sports facilities, like all facilities provided by the college, are intended to be used. Safety instruction can be found in the Health and Safety Handbook (at www.emmacamacuk/about/documents) The fitness suite The fitness suite is located at 22 Parkside, adjacent to the College and Parker’s Piece. The entrance is a little tricky, but once you find the address just look for stairs heading to the basement. This gym is for the exclusive use of Emmanuel students. There is a cardio room (2 treadmills, 2 ergs, 2 bikes), a weight room (a variety of machines), and a

calisthenics room (with light weights, stretching aids, and mats). Also, you will find men’s and women’s changing rooms along with a bathroom and a shower. There are some important rules for users of the fitness suite: 1. Only inducted members of the college may use the fitness suite 2. Never go to the gym alone There is not an attendant present 3. Wear proper gym attire (includes trainers), no muddy footwear in the gym. 4. Don’t blast music; keep headphones on 5. Gym hours are 7am–10pm It also closes from 9–10am each morning for cleaning. 6. Report any machine breaks to the Bursar (bursar@emmacamacuk) or to the sports officer. Once you have completed an induction and filled out some forms, your university card will be activated and will allow you to use the facilities. There will 64 Source: http://www.doksinet be induction conducted during Fresher’s week. If you miss the inductions, contact the sport officer to schedule a time. The sportsground The College

sportsground, a 12 acre site on Wilberforce Road near Grange Road, consists of 2 football pitches, 1 rugby pitch, 9 tennis courts (3 newlylaid hardcourts and 6 grass courts), 1 cricket pitch and 2 netball courts. The sportsground also includes changing rooms. Students are welcome to use these facilities, but they should first check with the Head Groundsman, Mark Robinson, using groundsman@emma.camacuk or on 01223 353961 (Sports team captains will do this for organised training sessions and matches.) The boathouse The Emmanuel College Boat Club’s rowing boats and up to 8 graduate students live in the boat house (also called Cutter Ferry), and that is where the club has its gym. The gym is available exclusively to members of the Boat Club who have been inducted. You will get the chance to sign up for the Boat Club during fresher fair or a little later during the year (contact the rowing club captain or you sport officer for more information). Swimming pool Emmanuel College has an

outdoor swimming pool. It is said to be the oldest one in England and probably the coldest too (there is no heating system). The pool is in the fellow’s garden and is open from the beginning of Easter term until the end of August. Opening hours are 630am-9am and 2pm-7pm 7 days a week. It is a lovely place to relax, read a book, cool down during the warm sunny days or work on your tan if the weather permits! Squash courts Emma has 2 very nice, recently refurbished squash courts situated on the college site. There is a booking system at Porters’ Lodge and you can borrow racket from porter lodge or from the MCR. There is the possibility to set up a ladder system, do get in touch with your peers to organise it or with your sports officer. 65 Source: http://www.doksinet Tennis courts From the beginning of Easter term until May week, there will be tennis courts set up in the paddock (grass court) with a real net and some lines. These are more suitable for quick fun exchange than to

play a real match! If you are a tennis addict, join the university club and if you would like to play more casually during the whole year make use of the free tennis courts on Christ’s piece or Jesus green. Rackets and balls can be borrowed from the Porters’ Lodge. Other sports equipment Frisbee, croquet, rounders, badminton, baseball, football, climbing equipment may be borrowed from porter’s lodge or found in the college kit room! Parker’s piece which is right next to Emmanuel College is a great open area to practice all sort of team sport for free. Get in touch with the relevant college sports club before borrowing some equipment or for more information. Only croquet and tennis are permitted on the paddock. Freshers’ week Schedule The Emmanuel College MCR has a week of events and activities planned to help you get the lay of the land. We have a provisional schedule of Freshers’ week events; the canonical version will be available at emmamcr.orguk/freshers We also

include here the times at which meals are served in the cafeteria. If you are due to arrive earlier, why not email freshers@emmamcr.orguk and we’ll make sure you get invited along to events in the lead up to this week. Also, keep an eye on your emails and the MCR facebook page for updates, changes and more information on the fresher’s activities. Some of the activities in the programme are compulsory or highly advisable: they are shaded in pink. Other activities are more optional Events organised by the Middle Combination Room (MCR) Committee or the Emmanuel College Students’ Union (ECSU) are shaded in blue. 66 Source: http://www.doksinet FRIDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 12-4pm Welcome to the MCR – Tea and cakes in the MCR room – MCR committee members will be there to answer questions and have a chat and help with setting up computing accounts. Come say hello! MCR Room 5.45-7pm Dinner (informal) Hall 7pm onwards Welcome Drinks and Snacks Upper

Hall SATURDAY 29th SEPTEMBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 1-3pm Tea and Cakes MCR room 1-1.30pm Tour of Cambridge 1 Meet at Porters’ Lodge 2-2.30pm Tour of Cambridge 2 Meet at Porters’ Lodge 3-6pm Welcome to Emma Old Library This is the main College induction event for new graduate students 7-9pm Buffet Dinner & Quiz Old Library 9pm onwards Pub trip Meet at Porters’ Lodge 67 Source: http://www.doksinet SUNDAY 30th OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 11.30am Sunday Brunch Hall 2pm Tour of Emma by MCR committee Meet at Porters’ Lodge 2.30pm Gym Inductions Meet at Porters’ Lodge 6-8pm Duck/Duckling Dinner TBD 8pm onwards Jazz & Cocktails Old Library MONDAY 1st OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 2-2.30pm Introduction to computing at Emma Queen’s Building Lecture Theatre 4-5pm LGBT+ Tea and Cake MCR room 8pm Film Night MCR room TUESDAY 2nd OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 10am – 5pm University Freshers’ fair Kelsey

Kerridge and Parkers’ Piece 7-9.30pm Freshers’ Dinner Drinks in the Old Library, Dinner (7.30pm) in Hall 9.30pm onwards Silent Disco Old Library 68 Source: http://www.doksinet WEDNESDAY 3rd OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATIO N All day 8.30a m– 5pm ID and visa check (compulsory before matriculation) Tutorial Office, Ground Floor, B staircase UK students: UK passport (if you do not have a passport, provide your full birth certificate along with a photo driving licence; or a certificate of naturalisation). EEA and Swiss students: a passport or national identity card or a registration certificate. Non-EEA students: valid passport and biometric residence permit (BRP) (www.internationalstudentscamacuk/collectin g-your-visa-brp). 10am – 5pm University Freshers’ fair Kelsey Kerridge and Parkers’ Piece 1.30p m BBQ at Boathouse Meet at Porters’ Lodge 5pm Historical Tour of the College Meet at Porters’ Lodge 811pm Bar Crawl Meet at Porters’ Lodge 69

Source: http://www.doksinet THURSDAY 4th OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATIO N All day 8.30a m– 5pm ID and visa check (compulsory before matriculation) Tutorial Office, Ground Floor, B staircase UK students: UK passport (if you do not have a passport, provide your full birth certificate along with a photo driving licence; or a certificate of naturalisation). EEA and Swiss students: a passport or national identity card or a registration certificate. Non-EEA students: valid passport and biometric residence permit (BRP) (www.internationalstudentscamacuk/collectin g-your-visa-brp). 12pm Gym Inductions Meet at Porters’ Lodge 6–8pm Welcome Service A Eucharist to mark the beginning of the academic year. Everyone is welcome! Chapel 7.30p m Games night MCR room 70 Source: http://www.doksinet FRIDAY 5th OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATIO N All day 8.30a m– 5pm ID and visa check (compulsory before matriculation) Tutorial Office, Ground Floor, B staircase UK students: UK

passport (if you do not have a passport, provide your full birth certificate along with a photo driving licence; or a certificate of naturalisation). EEA and Swiss students: a passport or national identity card or a registration certificate. Non-EEA students: valid passport and biometric residence permit (BRP) (www.internationalstudentscamacuk/collectin g-your-visa-brp). 6.30p m Pub Trip Meet at Porters’ Lodge SATURDAY 6th OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 2-4pm International snacks MCR room SUNDAY 7th OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION 11.30pm Brunch Hall 71 Source: http://www.doksinet WEEK BEGINNING 8th OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION NOTES various times – to be announced Meeting with your Graduate Tutor to be confirmed Mr Caddick is Graduate Tutor to graduates with surnames beginning A-K. Please sign up for an interview via the Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), the link will be sent to you in due course Professor Rae is Graduate Tutor to those

with surnames beginning L-Z in Michaelmas 2018. WEDNESDAY 17th OCTOBER 2018 TIME EVENT LOCATION NOTES 4.45pm Graduate Matriculation Assemble in the Old Library in correct attire Please see the letter at www.emmacam .acuk/admissio ns/graduates/fre shers/ 7.00pm Graduate Matriculation Dinner: 7.00pm – Drinks Old Library 7.30pm – Dinner Hall 72 Source: http://www.doksinet Cambridge life Cambridge has plenty of good pubs and nice cafes for you to explore. The pubs do high quality, affordable food, and the cafes a selection of pastries. Beyond that the city is full of cultural goings on, and beyond the city limits are cycle routes, National Trust properties and a selection of picturesque villages. Pubs Near Emma The Clarendon Arms, The Grain & Hop Store, the Free Press, the Elm Tree, the Champion of the Thames (pub quiz), The Hopbine, The Regal Mill Road Cambridge Blue, The Devonshire Arms, The Alexandra Arms, The Earl of Beaconsfield (regular live gigs), The

Empress (Cambridge’s best pub quiz). Town Centre The Cambridge Brew house, the Eagle (of DNA fame), the Bath House, the Pint Shop (beer & gin) the Anchor, the Mill, the Granta (riverside patio). Not in the town centre but not far The Fort St George (Midsummer Common), The Alma (pub quiz), The Old Spring, The Boathouse, The Burleigh Arms (near Barnwell). A little further afield The Green Man (Grantchester), the Green Dragon (Chesterton), the Plough Late night licenses The Maypole, the ADC bar, the White Swan. 73 Source: http://www.doksinet Cocktails All Bar One, Las Iguanas, the Vaults, Tabouch, La Raza, Baroosh, 196 Mill Road, Browns, Novi. Coffee Near Emma Savino’s (10% Emma discount), All Bar One, Arts Picturehouse Town Centre Indigo coffee house, the Grad Cafe in the University Centre, Fitzbillies (cakes), Aromi, Charlies Coffee Company, Stickybeaks, Afternoon Tease (great cake, also great for brunch). Mill Road Espresso Library, CB1, CB2, Hot Numbers (regular Jazz

concerts, also have a location on Trumpington St), Black Cat, Limoncello (Italian deli and coffee), Relevant Record Café, Tom’s cakes. Restaurants Deliveroo (deliveroo.couk) operate in Cambridge, as do Just Eat (www.justeatcouk) Near Emma Wagamama (Noodles), Pizza Express, Zizzi, The Cricketers (Thai), Mai Thai (also Thai), The Clarendon Arms (nice Pub food), The Grain & Hop Store, The Regal, Seven days (Chinese),Varsity cafe, Nandos. Town Centre The Rainbow cafe (Vegan/Veggie), St. John’s Chophouse (not vegan!), Jamie’s (Italian; no bookings), Cambridge Brew House, Butch Annie’s (best burgers), Kymmoy (Chinese, near Barnwell). 74 Source: http://www.doksinet Mill Road Bibimbab (Korean), Curry Queen (Indian), Rockers (Steaks and Burgers), Al Casbar (Algerian), the Sea Tree (Fish), Bedouin Cheap Eats Emma Hall, Nanna Mexico, Michaelhouse Cafe, Carlos BBQ (Turkish), North China Dumplings, the Falafel stand in Market square, Indigo coffee house. Or if you rather eat in

Hall at Emma The cafeteria is open at the following times during term. Meal Time Day Breakfast 8.15am – 915am Mon – Sat Brunch 11.15am – 100pm Sun Lunch 12.15pm – 130pm Mon – Fri 12.15pm – 115pm Sat Informal Hall 5.45pm – 700pm Mon – Sun Formal Hall 7.30pm Thurs – Tue Places to visit and things to do In Cambridge Cambridge University Botanic Garden free entry for Cambridge students. Lovely gardens, nice all year round for a stroll or picnic. 75 Source: http://www.doksinet Fitzwilliam museum aka the fitz 200 years old and housing incredible art and antique collections. Look out for the special exhibits. Other museums, all free Sedgwick museum of Earth sciences, Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, Museum of Classical Archeology, Whipple museum for the History of Science, Museum of Zoology. Big concerts and comedy Check out the corn exchange, Cambridge Junction Theatre and comedy The ADC theatre, the Corpus Playhouse, Cambridge arts theatre,

Mumford theatre Classical music West road concert hall, ECMS recitals (in college every Sunday!) Punting A classic Cambridge pastime. You can hire punts from Scudamore’s with a student discount, or make friends from one of the colleges with punts. It costs £20 to join the Granta Rats for the year, and you can hire punts from them for free. Nice places for a walk Midsummer common and down the river, down Mill Lane to Coe Fen and more river, along to Grantchester meadows. Near Cambridge Grantchester An idyllic little village a 40 min walk from Emma. 76 Source: http://www.doksinet Ely A city the size of a village. Beautiful cathedral, Oliver Cromwell’s house, Peacocks tearoom or the Almonry tea room for a drink or a bite to eat. A long walk or a 15min train. Anglesey Abbey and Wimpole Estate Both National Trust London All of the delights of London are just a 50min train ride away. Events throughout the year Cambridge is fantastic. It is also one of those places where so much is

going on, that it is easy to miss out on things, especially since some special things really need to be arranged in advance to take full advantage of them! Don’t miss the following formal dinners. Emma Christmas, Burns night, the black tie ones, anything followed by silent discos or ceilidhs (Scottish dance nights). Swaps Kings Superhall, Trinity and Johns. October Freshers Week The best way to start your time in college. If you are a beer-lover, become a member of the Cambridge University Real Ale Society now for massive benefits later on in the year. 77 Source: http://www.doksinet Festival of Ideas www.festivalofideascamacuk Cambridges social sciences and humanities festival with amazing speakers (15 to 28 October 2018). Book your tickets in advance! November MCR Committee elections Get your manifestos in and vie to run the MCR committee. Guy Fawkes Day 5th November. See Britons lose their cool when they celebrate the burning of effigies and all things wooden. Head to

Midsummer Common for fantastic fireworks (that start rather early in the evening). Ice skating and Christmas Market on Parkers Piece November–January. December Selwyns Snowball www.selwynsnowballcouk The one college rebelling against the May ball tradition throws its annual event in winter. For if you want a pre-taste of what May week will be like Ticket sales start very early. January Register for working a may ball/june event and get free or discounted entrance! Winter Beer Festival End of January 2019. Check out site https://pintsandpubswordpresscom/ for more info. 78 Source: http://www.doksinet February Sign up for May Balls and June Events. Do so the minute sign-up opens Coordinate with your co-conspirators up front about what type of tickets you are to purchase (queue jump, dining, standard). In 2015, the Emmanuel Ball’s tickets sold out in 16 seconds, 4 minutes and 24 minutes respectively. March Cambridge Science Festival The science equivalent of the Festival of

Ideas: 11-24 March 2019. Book your tickets in advance! (http://www.sciencefestivalcamacuk) Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race 7 April 2019 Go down to London, bring some beer and snacks along. Find your own spot, or go to some of the parks on the river which show the race on big screens, which we highly recommend. (The whole thing will take a while, and prices are crazy expensive. Also, prepare for 30 minute bathroom queues, so dont go just before the main race starts). Oxford-Cambridge Goat Race End of Mar/Early Apr 2018. Where the goats of both universities defend the university colors. In a petting zoo in London Book tickets in advance April Buy your Strawberry and Creem festival tickets. Cambridge Literary Festival Mid-April. Lots of authors, in lots of book stores: www.cambridgeliteraryfestivalcom 79 Source: http://www.doksinet May Caesarian Sunday On the early May bank holiday, witness pure debauchery on Jesus Green courtesy of Girtons and Jesus drinking societies. Go at your own

peril Also, dont complain if you have to explain the unflattering Daily Mail pictures to your grandmother. There are probably better things to do Singing from St Johns tower Ascension Day Carol (sometime mid-May 2018), midday. Check www.sjcchoircouk/events Museums at Night Mid-May. Visit those awesome museums that you never have the time for Plenty of amazing events, and free admission. Some require booking in advance. Cambridge Beer Festival Jesus Green. (May 2019) Aren’t you grateful you have listened to us, and have gotten your CAMRA membership card for queue jump (lines may be up to two hours) and free entrance. Swimming pool opens ’Nuff said. June Trinity Choir’s Singing from the towers/Singing on the River. Usually beginning of June, see trinitycollegechoir.com/concerts Jazz and Brass in the Parks June to September. Does exactly what the package says Check the council website for updated info. 80 Source: http://www.doksinet Strawberry Fair Annual free festival on

Midsummer Common in the beginning of June: strawberry-fair.orguk May Bumps The one time to get behind these annoying Boat Club folk [ed: easy there], and show some Emma pride. Go to The Plough pub in Fen Ditton (www.theploughfendittoncouk) or head to Grassy Corner, for fantastic views, and dont forget to BYOB and snacks and picnic blanket, because again, this will take some time. The best boats MI and WI race late in the day; the most carnage at the start. Races are two hours earlier on the Saturday Cambridge Country Fair Mid-June on Parkers Piece. For your organic sausages, and Ferret Racing Free entrance. Strawberries and Creem music festival Mid-June, tickets on sale from April/May onwards. They sell out quickly www.facebookcom/strawberriesandcreem May week Sunday End of exams, the beginning of May week proper. Cardboard Boat Race The only boat race that really matters, on May week Sunday. Register a week or two beforehand. Kings college choir singing on the river End of June. Buy

tickets in advance wwwkingscamacuk/events/concerts-atkings MidSummer Fair A fair (end of June) on Midsummer Common. A bounty of attractions and (usually) one night where all rides are £1. 81 Source: http://www.doksinet Undergraduates depart Finally. Although, sadly, so do many masters students For the rest of us, though, there’s July Cambridges Big Weekend on Parkers Piece Mid July, with performances and fabulous fireworks, www.cambridgegovuk/the-big-weekend-0 Sounds green at the garden Jazz music and barbecue every wednesday in July in the university Botanic gardens. Folk Festival End July–beginning of August. Book tickets in advance, www.cambridgelivetrustcouk/folk-festival August The MCR organises pub crawls, pool parties, pub nights, bar nights, lunch trips (when the college cafeteria is closed) and many other events. September Cambridge Film Festival Usually the first week in September. A number of first screenings, and directors often participate in Q&As. 82

Source: http://www.doksinet Staying on top of things There are a number of Facebook groups and websites you really want to visit on day one of your Cambridge experience. Emmanuel College MCR Facebook Group https://www.facebookcom/groups/emmamcr/ Emmanuel MCR Facebook Page https://www.facebookcom/emmanuelcollegemcr/ Emmanuel College Students Union Facebook Group Emmanuel Womens Society (if you identify with this) Your departmental group Bookmark talks.camacuk (for all events happening in Cambridge) Overheard in Cambridge www.visitcambridgeorg/whats-on/major-festivals-and-events, for all the locally organised events. Check out what is happening at the Anglia Ruskin hang-out site the Junction for amazing comedy, music, etc. (wwwjunctioncouk) Check out who is visiting the Corn Exchange (www.cambridgelivetrustcouk/cornex) Cambridge Tab (thetab.com/uk/cambridge) for the latest scandals and updates on Cambridge Cambridge Union Society for a whole bunch of amazing speakers and

other events. (wwwcusorg) joinagora.com For all events Cambridge For all deadlines on May Balls, June events and Garden Parties, visit www.whichmayballcouk 83 Source: http://www.doksinet Cambridge Terminology A–Z Affiliate n. Some students are considered undergraduates academically, but from a social point of view they are members of the graduate student union, Emmanuel College Middle Combination Room (MCR). The MCR grants affiliate member status to these intrepid scholars; they can use the MCR and sign up to events. They are full members of college, though, so pay members’ prices. Not to be confused with associate. Amazon locker n. Amazon orders end up in the locked room opposite the pigeonhole room This was, until recently, a box containing a payphone. Cambridge: keeping up with the times since 1209. Associate n. As graduate students we may have more progressed personal relationships than the undergraduates have; as such the MCR offers associate member status for members’

spouses or live-in partners. The associate member will receive a card that gives them access to the MCR, and can sign up to events independently on our website (albeit for guest prices). Not to be confused with affiliate. Email secretary@emmamcrorguk if this applies to you Bar n. The finest student bar in Cambridge, serving £2 pints right in the centre of Cambridge, with just the slightest hint of pipe-cleaner The bar is run by students, so contact the bar managers if you’d like to earn some extra money working there (you’ll need a National Insurance number to be able to be paid). See JCR. 84 Source: http://www.doksinet Bedder n. College cleaner Historically they would make beds, hence the name They shouldn’t be entering graduate students’ rooms at all, so you’ll have to clean, and empty your bins. Bicycles plural n. The only way to see Cambridge There’ll be a big page on cycling in the printed freshers’ guide. For now, watch out if you drive to Cambridge as cyclists

are everywhere. And if you want to bring a bike, bring a good lock, too preferably a D-lock with a high rating. Front wheels have been known to disappear; so lock the frame of your bike to something (or buy a quick release padlock). Bills plural n. At the end of every term you’ll receive a bill for food, board, college printing and MCR activities. Bill’s n. Hip cafe in town Brunch n. Meal served on Sundays instead of lunch during term in college They have a large selection of fried goods. There are other providers in Cambridge, which will be listed in the freshers’ booklet, which you’ll be given on arrival. Bumps n. sing An event in February (Lent bumps) or June (May bumps) at which boats vie to move up the rankings on the river. There are plenty of videos online, some of which explain the name ‘bumps’. Bursary n. For any college account queries and where you can pay your college bill, head to the first floor on “A” staircase in Front Court. College bills can be paid

via online transfer. 85 Source: http://www.doksinet Bus n. A vehicle that most students manage to avoid If you are working at West Cambridge or Addenbrooke’s there will are services conveniently near college accommodation. Roughly speaking, the buses run frequently from 7am til 6pm, Monday to Sunday. The main bus station is on Drummer Street, where most buses for travel in and around Cambridge can be found. There are also stops along Emmanuel Street and St Andrew’s Street. You can find the bus routes and timetables from the websites of Stagecoach (www.stagecoachbuscom/maps) and the local council (goo.gl/U0QOVP) Buttery n. A small shop in the kitchen, where snacks and drinks (including wine, college port and college ale) can be bought using your university card. Some colleges refer to their cafeterias as butteries. Cam n. The river running through Cambridge It’s actually a tributary of the Great Ouse. There are far nicer places to swim (see Pool) but it is a popular location

for punting, kayaking and rowing. Car hire n. If you are under the age of 25, you will struggle to hire a car in the UK It is exceedingly expensive (typically £60/day on top of the price of the car itself and fuel and insurance excess protection). Cambridge Car & Van Rental allow members of the university below the age of 25 to rent, and are reasonably priced. For access to a car every now and then, you should have an opportunity at the freshers’ fair to join zipcar. Catering n. As well as self-catering, it is also possible to eat daily in College (there’s always a collection of Grads dining together). There are a few weeks during the year when the kitchen shuts down completely, usually a week or two over the Christmas holidays and some weeks over the summer. 86 Source: http://www.doksinet The meal times during term are in the Freshers’ Week section. Menus will be at www.emmacamacuk/contact/students/catering/menus (you need to log in with Raven to see them). CFC abbrev.

n Catering Fixed Charge Everyone living in College accommodation has this charge added to their rent and in return, has discounted prices on food at informal hall. Those who live closer to College pay a higher CFC than those who live further away as it’s expected they’ll eat in hall more often. Those who live out of College accommodation don’t pay CFC and therefore don’t have any discount. Chapel n. Straight in front of you as you come through the main College gate is the Chapel. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, it has been extensively restored back to its original glory. There are services held twice each Sunday and on Thursday led by the Dean, The Revd Jeremy Caddick (jlc24@cam.acuk) see www.emmacamacuk/chapel All members of Emma and their friends are welcome. If you are interested in reading in chapel services then get in touch with the Dean, who is always happy to have more volunteers. Cinema n. Our local cinemas are the multiplex at the Grafton Centre, and the Arts

Picturehouse, found opposite the front of college (with entrances either side of Spoons). Members of each get discounts, and there are extra cheap nights on Monday at the Picturehouse and Tuesday at Vue. Counselling n. The university counselling service (wwwcounsellingcamacuk) offers a wide range of free counseling services. The College also employs a part time counsellor who is available to discuss any problems. She is independent of the College but the service is free. See Welfare for more information 87 Source: http://www.doksinet CUSU n. The Cambridge University Students’ Union Mainly deal with undergraduate affairs, but represent all students, including graduates. This year a number of Emma students are elected officers, so you might actually hear about them! Dean n. The Dean (and coincidentally also Graduate Tutor), Revd Jeremy Caddick, is one of the many people in the College who are here to help you get as much out of your time at Emma as possible. He is around College

(staircase “C” in Front Court, email jlc24@cam.acuk) every day except Saturday Dentist n. Students wishing to register as an NHS dental patient locally can find out which practices in the city are accepting NHS patients using the NHS search facility (www.nhsuk/Service-Search/Dentist/LocationSearch/3) Doctor 1. n. Someone who has spent enough time as a graduate student, thank you very much. 2. n. You must register with a General (medical) Practitioner (GP) in Cambridge. See wwwcamstudenthealthnhsuk Duck 1. n. Emma has many real ducks (and moorhens) which roam freely around the college. According to popular myth, the College has granted them fellowships, to enable them to walk on the front court grass. 2. n. A member of the MCR community who will get in touch with you prior to your arrival in Cambridge. If you have any questions or want any advice then feel free to email them as they’ve got some experience of college life and should be able to impart valuable wisdom. They’ll also

be around at some events over Freshers’ Week to meet up with their ducklings (that’s you!). ECSU abbrev. n Emmanuel College Students Union Members of the MCR are also members of ECSU, the College student union. ECSU organise wonderful 88 Source: http://www.doksinet events, such as pub quizzes at the bar and vintage fashion fairs, as well as representing the undergraduates to the College. See wwwecsuorguk for more information. Recently the MCR and ECSU launched shared free weekly Yoga sessions. Eduroam n. Wi-Fi for academic institutions, across the world, including Cambridge Barnwell has eduroam access, but most off site accommodation does not. Formal hall n. If you want to go for a 3 course meal at formal hall, you need to book a place by 7pm the day before. Log in the Emma website (www.emmacamacuk) and click on the knife and fork in the top right hand corner. You can also book up to three guest tickets something fun to do with any friends or family to give them a taste of the

Cambridge experience! You’ll need to take your university card along on the night, and wear your gown. You can take your own wine or buy it from the buttery just before The dress code for formals in Emma and most colleges is suits and gowns for members of the university. FREEPOS colloquial n. Pay for meals and snacks in college with your university card, also known as EPOS card (electronic point of sale). Of course, it doesn’t always feel like you’re paying, hence the ‘Free’ bit. See University card Fresher n. In case you hadn’t worked it out yet, freshers are the new starters at a college. The undergraduates use the term for the entire year, but the only grads who use it after freshers’ week are PhD students. Freshers’ fair 1. n. An event on Tuesday and Wednesday of freshers’ week at Kelsey Kerridge where students try to identify how we’ll spend our non-work hours. Sports teams, politics, space flight, pizza; whatever you want. If you do think you’ll have plenty

of spare time in your year in Cambridge (you 89 Source: http://www.doksinet know who you are) then why not join the MCR committee when elections roll around on (bizarrely for the same reasons as the other elections that day) November 8th? 2. n. A similar event in the Old Library at Emmanuel for college societies See the Freshers’ week timetable. Gown n. An item of clothing designed for men’s shoulders that will distinguish you from undergraduates and allow you to work out whether the student you’re sat next to at a formal dinner is under the age of 24 (probably). Cambridge alumni wear the gown of their highest Cambridge degree; other graduate students wear a BA status (if they are aged under 24) or MA status (if they are 24 or over) to formal occasions (formal dinners, matriculation, and graduation). This is what for students forms academical dress (or academicals), and is the only correct use of the word ‘academical’. While it is possible to rent, gowns get a lot of use,

making it worth buying. Grad colloquial n. How undergraduates will refer to you They will think you’re old because you’re 22. They’ll get there sooner than they think Grad talks n. An event at which a handful of graduate students present their research while a larger group of students eat fried canapés and drink wine. Three per term; if you talk you get a free MCR dinner out of it! Grass n. In Cambridge, grass is for viewing, not walking on Apart from Emmanuel; here only front court is proscribed. Grassy n. A corner on the river Cam, where people gather to watch the bumps (at the first link, you can hear the start cannon at 30 s). 90 Source: http://www.doksinet GU n. The Graduate Union This is a students’ union group, like CUSU, that specifically represents graduate students to the university (as opposed to CUSU which represents all students, but mostly undergrads). Don’t google them there have been some issues in the recent past but the current president Chad Allen is

doing an excellent job. You probably won’t deal with them much (unless you run for the MCR committee. Yay?) Guest Room n. See room bookings Hall colloquial n. Dinner at Emma Known as the cafeteria to staff (Informal) hall has no dress code (well, shoes are compulsory), whereas formal hall requires formal dress and gowns to be worn. See catering or formal hall for more info Herchel Smith 1. n. Key developer of oral contraceptives 2. n. Major benefactor of the university, the college, Harvard and Williams colleges, in particular of scholarships for Emmanuel students to study at Harvard, and for Harvard and Williams students to study at Emmanuel. Housekeeping n. The Housekeeper is Mrs Ann Patten (aep28@emmacamacuk) Her office is in the basement of the Hostel at the far end of the Paddock. She organises the Bedders, the cleaning staff in College accommodation, and she is also the person to contact if you would like the mattress or furniture in your College room replaced. First, though,

try the online maintenance book (see Maintenance). JCR n. Junior Common Room A polite euphemism for ‘undergraduates’ Except the graduate only colleges, every college has a JCR. You may also hear this in the phrase ‘JCR bar’ which refers to Emma’s college bar, or ‘Old JCR’ which refers to a slightly grimy room directly above the Old Library. Other colleges 91 Source: http://www.doksinet use it to refer to their undergraduate student union and a common room for undergraduates; at Emma these are ECSU and the Old JCR. Junior member n. Us! Graduates and undergraduates are considered junior members of the college. Naturally, some are more junior than others For administration purposes, the college divides into junior members, senior members (i.e fellows and those with an MA or equivalent from the college) and staff. Laundry n. Most of the graduate housing away from the college site has its own laundry facilities (typically a washer and dryer or multiples thereof). However,

should you want your clothes to be washed for you, all graduates can take one 14lb (~6.25kg) bag of washing per week to be washed in college Take this to the laundry in the Hostel basement, which is open from 7.30am to 3pm on weekdays during term and from 7:30am to 12:30pm outside of term. There’s also a free self-service washer and dryer in North Court (which can be booked at the Porters’ Lodge which is also where you collect the key). There are only 3 machines, but one is reserved for graduate students. Undergraduates will use them if they are not taken on the day itself, so book before at the Plodge (forms go up a few days in advance) to guarantee your slot! You need your own washing detergent. LGBT+ abbrev. adj and n Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Non-binary, Asexual, and many other terms (the plus leaves it open to extension without having to re-print all the letterheads). If you find one of these labels helps you describe yourself, there’s a community of

like-minded beings who come together on occasions for a range of social gatherings. Email lgbtplus@emmamcrorguk if you want to get involved, or check out www.lgbtcusucamacuk � 92 Source: http://www.doksinet Library n. The college library is open 24-7 and occupied for much of that time There’s also the University Library (known as the UL) and its subsidiaries, department libraries and the Cambridge Central Library. See wwwlibcamacuk Mail n. Apart from large deliveries, we strongly recommend you use the college as your delivery address, and register that with banks or card companies. The street name is optional. Emmanuel College St. Andrew’s St Cambridge CB2 3AP Mail will be delivered to your pigeonhole. The porters will sign for packages, or recorded-delivery items. As a bonus, when you leave, the Porters will forward your mail! Maintenance n. Things will break in college accommodation When they do, report them in the online maintenance book (unless the internet goes down

then hopefully you can find someone with a cellular connection to email the computer office, co@emma.camacuk) Details will be in the booklet you’ll receive before you get to your room. If you find anything wrong on arrival, please email accommodation@emmamcr.orguk too Matriculation n. This is the occasion when you officially join Emmanuel, undertake to observe the College and University regulations and sign your name in the matriculation book (following a tradition which dates back to the college beginning; you’ll be alongside some notable alumni, including John Harvard, the benefactor of Harvard University, whose only surviving signature is in the Emma matriculation book). Matriculation is a cause for celebration and more gown wearing! This year matriculation will be on 17th October. 93 Source: http://www.doksinet May week n. A week in June (it predates the adoption of the Gregorian calendar*) following undergraduate and masters exams, and many hand-ins for first year reports,

during which Cambridge parties like it’s 1899. This year, Emma is due to host a May Ball on the Sunday of May week. It’s expensive, but a great way to end the year. * Not actually true. MCR 1. abbrev n. The graduate community as a whole; the initials stand for Middle Combination Room. 2. abbrev n. The MCR committee exists to serve the MCR community Mostly we run events (like freshers’ week), but we also represent graduate students to college. Elections to join the MCR committee will be held in November, and we strongly encourage incoming students to run. The committee is great fun and a great way to get to know the college, especially if you are only here for a year. 3. abbrev n. There is actually a room itself, known as the MCR, which can be found on the first floor of the Queen’s Building. MCR Dinner n. These evenings of Bacchanalian delight occur roughly every two weeks during term. The current standard price is £12, in return for an aperitif, three courses, port and

cheese, coffee, and free entry to a Silent Disco/Ceilidh/Jazz night! They are your best opportunity to get to know other grads in Emma. You’ll be told about the dinners by email, and sign-up is via our website. You can bring guests along to these dinners (typically £16), although the number will vary according to the popularity of the event. Catering aim to accommodate all dietary requirements and at dinners where wine is included with the meal, we offer non-alcoholic tickets at a reduced price. The first MCR dinner of term, on October 2nd, is for all the freshers and people who help during the week, like the ducks. Unlike other dinners, this 94 Source: http://www.doksinet is opt out. Email dietary requirements and whether or not you would like wine to diets@emmamcr.orguk, or email dinners@emmamcrorguk if you are unable to attend. Prices are £12 for members without wine and £16 for members with wine. We will probably be able to fit associate members; email

dinners@emmamcr.orguk if you would like your partner to attend Mill Rd. n. Running from the corner of Parker’s Piece past the Tenison houses and over the railway is Mill Rd. There are a selection of middle eastern restaurants and specialist shops originally serving the large international community in Cambridge, but now serving everybody who wants some granadilla. New adj. In Cambridge this can mean anything post 1800 (see New Court in college). NOTAF n. Technically first year PhDs are probationary, and students are only registered as a PhD at the start of the second year. NOTAF (also known as "not at first registered") is a status given to such students. Nightlife n. Cambridge student nightlife comes mainly in two forms; those associated with the university and those provided for students of the university. Graduate students tend to prefer the former; our MCR dinners (and soirées) are always popular, as are some of the live music nights at other colleges. The non-student

nightlife varies from a huge number or delightful pubs and a small number of bars, to the last resort known colloquially as Spoons. Normal Period of Residence n. NPR (not that one) mostly concerns undergraduates, but does affect masters students too; this surrounds the university terms by a few days to a week at each end, and is when undergraduates are guaranteed access to their assigned rooms. 95 Source: http://www.doksinet Old adj. In Cambridge, this can mean anything In Emma alone we have Old Court (17th century), the Old JCR (see JCR) and the Old Library. Perhaps importantly, while the Old JCR is still a JCR, the Old Library is most definitely not a library. Paddock n. The large grassy bit in the middle of College, home to the duck pond, tennis courts (in summer) and croquet lawn. There are also some squash courts near the back of the College - these can be booked in the Porters’ Lodge. Racquets live in the MCR. Parker’s Piece n. The large patch of grass right next to

Emmanuel features an ice rink in winter and fairs in summer. Pidge colloquial n. See Pigeonhole Pigeonhole n. This is where your post will arrive to if you are in college accommodation (even if you aren’t, college is a handy place to have parcels delivered as someone is always in!). The pigeonholes are in a room along the front wall of college, in the far left corner when you enter college from the main entrance. A slip will be put in your pigeonhole when you receive a parcel which you take to the Plodge to collect, unless it’s from Amazon. Plodge colloquial n. Abbreviation for Porters’ Lodge See Porter Pool 1. n. A brief excursion into the Fellows’ Garden will reveal one of the oldest (and quite probably the coldest) open air swimming pools in Europe. We’re allowed to use it between 6:30am to 9am and 2pm to 7pm in the summer, and it’s free! 96 Source: http://www.doksinet 2. n. There are pool tables in the bar, and in the MCR The MCR table is free to play. Porter n. At

the front of the College is the Porters’ Lodge (aka the Plodge) See Porters. Reflection Room There is a multi-faith reflection room that is open to anyone for quiet prayer and contemplation, located in Emmanuel House. Ryder & Amies n. A shop in town and official university outfitter where you can buy your gown, hire hoods for graduation and also acquire a range of college and university stash. Spoons n. Wetherspoons is a pub chain The Regal opposite Emma is one of their largest sites. The food is quite cheap and there’s a disturbing number of drinkers at 11am, but nighttime is where the real magic happens. Like the Superman Banana, it must be witnessed to be understood, and isn’t worth the pain. Stash plural n. (singular Stash) Items of clothing that identify you as a member of a society. Etymology unknown College stash is great Sports stash is acceptable (hoodies and coats , lycra one pieces , ties ). Look out for news of MCR stash you can buy! Sunday trading n.

International students beware: large stores may only open for 6 hours on a Sunday. This means the big Sainsbury’s and Tesco close at 5pm on Sundays, and the Asda at 4pm. Little Sainsbury’s closes at 11pm, though 97 Source: http://www.doksinet Supervising v. As a postgraduate, it is usually possible to become a supervisor (what some other universities call tutors) for undergraduate supervisions. This means (often) weekly discussions with a small number of students commonly groups of two or three on their work; typically work will take the form of problem sheets in science subjects and essays in humanities. A training course has to be taken before you can start supervising. Talk to your supervisor or faculty for further details. Also, during exam time, College will require invigilators to supervise some exams (enquire at the Tutorial Office if you are interested in doing this). Taxi n. Learn 01223 715 715 by heart In an emergency situation Panther Cabs have an arrangement with

the college where they will charge the journey to your college bill. Other companies include Camcab (+44(0)1223 704 704) and Camtax cabs (+44(0)1223 242424). There are also two main taxi ranks in the centre; Drummer Street (near the bus station and Emmanuel College) and on St Andrew’s Street (near Lion Yard and Christ’s College). And Uber are due to set up in Cambridge very shortly. Term n. Term refers to the periods of 8 weeks of teaching that undergrads and those on taught courses receive. There are officially three terms per year: Michaelmas (running from October to December), Lent (January to March) and Easter (April to June). Graduate students operate on the basis of the academic year which extends beyond the end of the Easter Term. The Academic year commences on 1st October and finishes on 30th September each year. Research students are expected also to be in attendance and actively working on their research between terms, except during periods of holiday agreed with their

supervisor, not normally exceeding 8 weeks in a 12month period. Unlike in many colleges, the MCR Committee continues to run events outside term time. It helps that on a hot day it’s easy to convince people to hit the pool 98 Source: http://www.doksinet Tutor n. An academic who handles pastoral issues at a college Not the same thing as a supervisor. Tutorial Office n. The office is at the bottom of B staircase, Front Court This is where you can collect a number of college forms, e.g proof of address, and sort out pretty much anything to do with your studies. The Office is run by the College Registrar (-college-registrar@emma.camacuk) It isn’t always clear who in College is in charge of what, but the College Registrar should be able to help. University Card n. You’ll need this card to eat in College (see FREEPOS) Swipe it at the till and everything is charged to your college bill. You’ll also need your card to open various college side doors, access bike-sheds and most

importantly enter the MCR. It also opens the keys to the kingdom, allowing access to the wonderful realms of the University and College libraries, the university gym (once you become a member) and probably any department that you’re affiliated with. And don’t forget to use it for a student discount in local stores including Savinos, a café right outside of Emma, and for entry to clubs on graduate nights (and undergraduate, if you’re brave see nightlife). Should your University card get lost or stolen, please contact Marion Dorkings, the Senior Tutor’s Secretary and College representative for University cards (1st Floor, B staircase or tutorial-office@emma.camacuk) It is well worth a visit to the porters lodge to check if your lost card has been handed in. They will also be able to cancel the lost card and supply you with a temporary card to get you in and out of college while you wait for your new card. University Challenge n. Quiz programme on BBC television A few years ago

the Emma team reached a very exciting semi final. Zipcar n. Car club Zipcar has vehicles across the city for quasi-spontaneous rentals 99 Source: http://www.doksinet 100