Cambridge is one of a handful of ancient English Universities. It's nestled in the SE of Britain in…read morethe hamlet of Cambridge, among fields, lakes, rivers. Unlike Oxford with tons of shops and brand eats, Cambridge is uniquely nestled among old houses, traditional side streets, markets and tiny bridges! Cambridge has an established Victorian-esque like rambling garden & path type experience. During the warm months a visitor may, besides walking the halls and lecture rooms, also take a wood 'punt', or raft (canoe) along the 'Cam' River. Cambridge is spread out. Wear sneakers. Rebel review: 5

Beautiful campus! I had the opportunity to visit the University of Cambridge when I was studying…read morein London. This institution was founded back in 1209, and is known to be the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world and the third-oldest surviving university - golly gee whiz! They also have a great mathematics/engineering program. We took the train here which was about 60 miles north of London. Definitely worth coming here for the day to roam around! +founded in 1209

One of the top destinations of Cambridge. A place where people work, study and pray, a college and…read morereligious chapel on the same grounds. Makes me think about the differences between genies and academics. One grants wishes, the other wishes for grants. Tickets purchased for 9 pounds in the shop across the road. 25 if you want a guide, which seems more than a bit excessive. Even 9 is a bit too much given that you can only enter one building, which is the chapel. The courtyard is quite impressive though and the buildings are full of so much academic history. The chapel is quite impressive and basically what you are paying for. The ceiling has a very elaborate design. So much stained glass, I learnt that one of the ingredients for the coloured glass is dry urine. How did they come up with this? Some guy went, You know what would make this colour more vibrant, a 5 day old pee puddle off the floor from the bathroom! There are smaller rooms to the side of the main chapel where you can learn the history of the building, the construction and Kings behind it. Some of it is very detailed and technical, I need like a 5th grader synopsis version, sadly I think my take away from the informational signs was that part about dry urine being used to make coloured glass. I also learnt that students back in the day were not allowed to watch plays or keep pets or basically do anything fun, if they did they were beaten and not given any food.

Come and see how the fortunate students feel walking these grounds and studying within this…read moremajestic university, located in Cambridges centre. Kings college is 1 of the 31 constituent Colleges that make up the University of Cambridge. King's College was founded by King Henry VI in 1441 and has continuously striven to uphold Henry's love for 'education, religion, learning and research'.

Queens' College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge, England. Queens' is one of…read morethe oldest and the largest colleges of the university, founded in 1448 by Margaret of Anjou, and has some of the most recognisable buildings in Cambridge. The college spans the river Cam, colloquially referred to as the "light side" and the "dark side", with the Mathematical Bridge connecting the two.(See my other review about the Mathematical bridge). What an amazing college the architecture is superb. what an honour it would be to study here.

Ahh...Pembroke will always hold a special place in my heart! So what if it's no King's…read morecollege...King's doesn't hold as many personal memories for me. Who could forget the weekly Harry Potter-style dinners on Fridays, wine receptions (how can you possibly complain when your uni. encourages wine consumption and even provides it for you!), ice cream bars from the dining hall, dinner parties on the lawn, and the Pembroke Blues! Oh and the locals staying in Pembroke that complained all the time about the "loud American students" (not me, I swear)...even they were great. Unlike Tom E. who may have found his college (Christ's College) "as dull as watching the shopping channel on 'screws and bolts' day", I can say I have nothing but love for Pembroke!

Pembroke College, founded in 1347 by Marie de St Pol, Countess of Pembroke, is the third oldest of…read morethe Cambridge colleges and the first to have its own Chapel. Despite being located in the middle of the city, Pembroke presents a tranquil environment with varied architectural styles framing open courts and beautiful gardens. Also home to perhaps one of the greater achievements of the last few years, where I managed to deliver a speech on being 'out' in the workplace, still reeling from the buzz! Great college, interesting bar culture ;-)

THe most beautiful college in Cambridge, and one that is fortunate to be overlooked by the majority…read moreof day visitors. The grand, neo-classical buildings date from the beginning of the 19th Century, and surround the largest quad in Cambridge. Because of the lack of tourists, there is a relaxed attitude to visitors, and you will (excepting exam term) be welcomed to enjoy a stroll around the grounds. Pick a day with sunshine, and there is nowhere more beautiful. (I liked it enough to choose it!)

Downing College is grand and beautiful. Walk through it on a sunny day, and you will feel like…read moreyou've stepped onto the set of a period Drama. The huge quad is simply breathtaking, and the architecture much more Georgian than any of the other more 'Gothic' College. Its academic strengths lies in Law, although it also comes very high up the University League tables in other subjects. The friendly Porters will more than willing to answer any queries you have, and are even happy to pose for a picture if you really want! If you are in Cambridge, Downing is one of the 'big 5' colleges you should see, along with Trinity, Johns, Peterhouse, Queens and Magdalene.

Absolutely beautiful spot for a wedding! My sister got married in Trinity Chapel and took advantage…read moreof the beautiful college grounds for other portions of the event -- bridal chamber in the stately Judge's Room, photos around the campus, tea & scone reception under an arched walkway, dinner in the Allhusen Room, punting along the river. The porters were some of the kindest people I've ever met. Thanks to the college for making my sister's big day a dream come true!

Unfortunately, Vladimir Nabokov said it best: "Not once in my three years of Cambridge - repeat:…read morenot once - did I visit the University Library, or even bother to locate it (I know its new place now), or find out if there existed a College library where books might be borrowed for reading in one's digs. I skipped lectures. I sneaked to London and elsewhere. I conducted several love affairs simultaneously. I had dreadful interviews with Mr Harrison. I translated into Russian a score of poems by Rupert Brooke, Alice in Wonderland, and Romain Rolland's Colas Breugnon. Scholastically, I might as well have gone up to the Inst. M. M. of Tirana." But the fault was not entirely V.N.'s. Books are hard to come by, and so are free-ranging intellectual conversations. It's a beautiful place with some wonderful people, but it's one of the most intensely un-academic places I've ever spent extended time.

Wonderful, in Victorian look kept, college grounds in Cambridgeshire about 50 miles East of London…read more Cambridge U. dates back to the year 1200 and has had additions since. Best places to see are Trinity Street, Corn Exchange Street, Trumpington Street and for a quick lunch, Christ's Pieces. Best view of Cambridge is from The Backs. Rebel review: 5