St Catharine's

Weronika

My favourite thing about Catz is how naturally the sense of community forms. People mix so easily across different years and subjects, creating an environment where you always feel included. With so many activities, societies, and sports teams, it’s easy to find your place and build lasting friendships.

Weronika

Accommodation at Catz is really varied, which means there’s something to suit different budgets and preferences. The en-suite rooms are modern and comfortable and tend to be around £2000 per term. There are also plenty of cheaper non-en-suite rooms, many of them in older parts of College with a lot more character, which is great for students looking for lower-cost options. Kitchen facilities vary by staircase - some areas have newer induction hobs, while others still have smaller, more basic hobs and less spacious cooking areas. They’re not the standout feature of Catz but most students get used to them quickly.

Weronika

The food at Catz is generally good and offers a decent variety. Hall meals are affordable, with vegetarian and vegan options available most days, and there’s usually a good balance between comfort food and healthier dishes. Formal dinners are especially enjoyable and a really memorable part of college life.

Weronika

Catz offers a range of additional funding to support students throughout their time at Cambridge. This includes hardship funding for anyone facing unexpected financial difficulties, as well as travel, research, and academic grants that students can apply for each year. The college also provides support for internships, dissertations, and some extracurricular activities.

Weronika

The Catz Health and Wellbeing Team offer occasional or regular chats to discuss numerous things: an event or experience that has impacted you, what is impacting your life the most, how to manage them, and when you might need extra support, disclosing experiences such as sexual harassment or discriminatory experiences, medical/health advice, and referring to other sources of support. More generally, the College also offers support through its team of tutors, the porters, college counsellors and a college mental health advisor & invests a lot of time and money into a holistic support system. The JCR reps also run regular drop-ins and events, making it easy to access help and feel supported throughout your time here.

Ben

The college gym has a well-equipped free weights section, as well as a couple of squat racks and benches. We also have several rowing machines and exercise bikes as well as other equipment. The gym operates marginalised gender hours on a Monday and Saturday.

Weronika

I’d really like to see more outdoor seating and social spaces in college. We have beautiful courts, and having a few more places to sit, study, or relax outside would make the most of them.