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

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The main hospital in Cambridge, located to the south of the city centre. Most Cambridge University students of medicine undertake some or most of their practical training there.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

The ADC is Cambirdge University's leading drama society. Th term also refers to their theatre.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

The shortened form of Archaeology and Anthropolgy, a subject offered at The University of Cambridge.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

The backs is a vaguely defined area of Cambridge. It is approximately around the area between silver street and bridge street. It is also the former name for Queens Road.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

A lock on the River Cam. Rowers are confined to the stretch of water between Baitsbite lock and Jesus Lock.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

An inter-collegiate 4-5 day rowing competition held both in Lent term (Lent Bumps) and Easter term ( May Bumps) in Cambridge.The competition practices a form of rowing race specifically designed for ...

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

Held on the 8th Thursday, 8th Friday and 8th Saturday of the Michaelmas Term. It involves side-by-side races rowed in eights over an upstream course. Entry is restricted to those who have never rowed ...

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

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