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

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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.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

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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To fall back a year of one's degree course. This can either be due to failure of the end of year exams, or because of absence caused by illness. Sometimes students who wish to switch subject during ...

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If one is 'deaned', this means that they have faced punishment from their college Dean for some casual misdemeanour such as excessive drinking, vandalism or anti-social behaviour. They may also have ...

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Clothing or sportswear emblazoned with the logo/emblem of any college/university society, sportsclub or association to which you belong.

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Pronounced natski, it is student slang for a student reading the Natural Sciences Tripos.

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The first of three terms of the Cambridge University academic year.

Domain: Education; Category: Colleges & universities

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