Worcester College was founded in the 18th century and is known for its 26 acres of beautiful grounds featuring numerous green spaces, ducks, an orchard, and the College sports field. The College values welfare very highly and has a number of avenues of support for College members with any kind of problem. There are generally 3 bops a term, where two take place in the college bar, and the third takes place in a club. Other regular social events include themed evenings, comedy nights, and charity auctions amongst other events.
About the university
| General Information | |
| Name | Downing College |
| Phone Number | 01223 334800 |
| admissions@dow.cam.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.dow.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Location |
Downing College is located on Regent Street in the centre of Cambridge and is surrounded by other colleges such as Emmanuel College and Pembroke College |
| Financial support | Downing College offer grants for international travel expenses, language courses and course materials. Downing College have a Hardship Fund and support students with unexpected financial difficulties. There are also BAME Solidarity Funds and an LGBTQ+ Fund to cover expenses related to mental health support and other expenses. More information can be found here |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | Societies at Downing College include:
As well as these, there are hundreds of other university societies that you can join. |
| Accommodation | Downing College offers accommodation for the duration of undergraduate study. Accommodation for undergraduate students is either in the College site or in one of several College houses adjoining the main site. First-year students live in rooms in the main site, whereas in the following years a student-run ballot determines where students live. Over half of rooms have en-suite facilities, with every room having access to Wi-Fi, shared kitchen spaces and laundry facilities. The majority of College accommodation for postgraduates is located on the main College site, with several rooms also available in the surrounding area. All rooms are fully furnished, with many offering en-suite facilities. Priority is given to students with housing needs due to health or disability. |
| Sports | The main site is equipped with a multi-gym and several courts for tennis, basketball and netball. The College sports ground is a short distance away, where students can enjoy many sports such as cricket, football, hockey, rugby or rowing. |
| Welfare | Downing College have a team dedicated to student wellbeing. Run by the Head of Student Wellbeing, the team includes two College Nurses, two College Counsellors as well as a physiotherapist. The team offer wellbeing consultations to support both the physical and mental health of their students, as well as running campaigns and activities relating to wellbeing throughout the year. |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | Quentin Blake Andy Hamilton Farmida Bi John Cleese |
