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 | St John's College |
| Phone Number | 01223 338600 |
| admissions@joh.cam.ac.uk | |
| Website | https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/ |
| Location |
St John’s College is found on St John’s Street in the centre of Cambridge and is close to Magdalene College |
| Financial support | St John’s has a Hardship fund for any student who experiences unexpected financial difficulties. There are also a number of grants for study-related expenses, as well as prizes for excellence in sport and studies. Furthermore, St John’s has announced a Free Places initiative to fully fund the education and living costs of some students from lower-income backgrounds beginning in October 2023. More information on this can be found here |
| Life at College | |
| Societies | Societies at St John’s include:
As well as these, students can choose from hundreds of other university societies |
| Accommodation | St John’s guarantees accommodation for the duration of an undergraduate course. All rooms are single and fully furnished, with all rooms having access to shared kitchen facilities. There are a variety of en-suite and rooms with shared bathrooms available. St John’s also endeavors to offer accommodation to all its postgraduate students, with most students staying in College-owned hostels within a few miles of the site. All hostels have shared kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities. Room charges are between £500 and £785 per month according to the size of the room. |
| Sports | The College has an extensive sports ground across the road, with pitches for football, rugby, cricket, hockey and lacrosse as well as a number of playing courts for sports like tennis and squash. There are a number of sports teams that accommodate players of all abilities. |
| Welfare | St John’s College has 2 registered College Nurses who can help with issues with physical and mental wellbeing. Student’s Tutors can also provide advice on a multitude of issues and can refer students onwards to more suitable resources |
| Miscellaneous |
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| Famous alumni | William Wordsworth Frederick Sanger Mammohan Singh Douglas Adams |
