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This glossary includes a list of common slang words used exclusively by Cambridge students.

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The Ospreys is an exclusive student society open to female sportspeople who have been an awarded a full or half-blue for Cambirdge University. It is the female version of the Hawk's Club.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

A large scale student organised party that is held by each college during May Week. Usually they require guests to dress in black-tie and run from 9pm until 6am the next morning. Tickets are paid for ...

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A week after term ends when students remain in Cambridge to attend garden parties and balls to celebrate the end of the exam period.Contrary to what its name may suggest, it is actually held towards ...

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To matriculate is to become an official member of the University and of a college. One must normally sing a contract and attend a matriculation dinner.

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Student slang for the Lady Margaret Boat Club (LMBC) that is the boat club of St.Johns College.

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Referring to an archaic rule that students of the University of Cambridge must sleep overnight within 3 miles of Great St Mary's Church for the correct number of nights within the term.In theory ...

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A table in college dining halls which is reserved for college Fellows and their guests.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

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