{"id":6427,"date":"2020-01-27T17:09:44","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T17:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/?p=6427"},"modified":"2020-01-30T12:14:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-30T12:14:53","slug":"college-city-cambridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.applelanguages.com\/blog\/locations\/england\/cambridge\/college-city-cambridge.php","title":{"rendered":"College city: Cambridge"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Internationally known and respected for its colleges, Cambridge has built up quite the reputation as an academic centre. But it wouldn\u2019t be fair to say that Cambridge has nothing else on offer besides its schooling. While the University’s college buildings are truly stunning and will definitely fill your heart with awe, there is much more to see and do in this famous English city.<\/p>\n

If you want to know more about this national treasure, read more and find out why Cambridge might just be the right place for you to learn English, have fun, and find out more about the culture of England.<\/p>\n

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Sporty Cambridge<\/h3>\n

\"\"One thing you might not instantly associate with Cambridge is sport. Our school offers a range of activities you can join in on, including football (the English classic), basketball, badminton, and volleyball. You can also go bowling with your classmates of an evening, if you wish. Another classic you can try for yourself is cricket – a 400 year-old game that’s iconic in the British world of sport. Failing that, you can try rounders, which is similar to baseball and played by British schoolchildren across the country.<\/p>\n

If you’re not into ball sports, why not go swimming or join the dance class our school offers? Adding some British dance moves to your repertoire is a great way to get to know the country’s culture. For a taste of true Cambridge, however, you should try rowing. Britain’s iconic Boat Race, a rowing match between the teams of the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, is almost 200 years old. The event has taken place every year and is televised to over 15 million British people! Cambridge currently holds the title of most victorious team, having won 84 races to Oxford’s 80.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re a sporty person or not, it’s worth getting involved in the activities the school offers. In many ways, it’s more about learning the ways of another country and how these sports relate to the local culture than it is about the sport you play. That and the fun you have with your new-found schoolmates!<\/p>\n

Museums<\/h3>\n

Culture vultures and history buffs don\u2019t come off badly in Cambridge, either. The Fitzwilliam Museum is the biggest museum in the whole city and is considered to be one of the best collections of antiquities and modern art in western Europe. The exhibitions are the legacy of Richard Fitzwilliam, an Irish nobleman who was educated at Cambridge University, and contains works by famous artists including van Gogh, Picasso, and Monet. As well as paintings, you’ll find coins from throughout history, 16th century music manuscripts, Qing Dynasty porcelain, rare books, and furniture from around the world. This diverse collection is not to be missed!<\/p>\n

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