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ACCOMMODATION WHILST STUDYING LEGAL
ENGLISH IN CAMBRIDGE, ENGLAND
Students
studying on our 3-week legal English courses have several accommodation
options:
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A local host
family |
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A study bedroom
in Girton College (Cambridge University)
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Hotel / Bed and
Breakfast accommodation |
A local host family
The cost ranges from £125 to £160 each week, including
breakfast and evening meals.
Students who have stayed
with one of our host families are generally very positive about the
experience - in fact, quite often, new students request to stay with a
particular family who has been recommended to them by a colleague who
has visited Cambridge Law studio in the past.
Most of our families have been with us for many years mow and most are
within easy walking distance of the university.
At very busy times of the year you might be offered a family who are a
short journey away by bus or bicycle. Cambridge is a very popular city
for English language learning and good families are in demand all year
around.
Some of our families are traditional couples with children, some are
retired and some are single people who live alone or with their
children. You must tell us in advance if you gave any strong
preferences, allergies or dietry requirements. You will be given
information about your family as soon as your accommodation has been
arranged.
What our students
say ...
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Convenient for
getting to class |
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Most families are
very friendly and talkative |
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Very comfortable
houses |
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A chance to practice
English in the evening |
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Reasonably priced in
an expensive city |
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Not so many with
private bathrooms |
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Some have young
children |
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Many have pets in
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A study bedroom within
Cambridge University (July - September only)
The cost is £30 each
night, including breakfast.
Many of our summer students choose this option as it offers a great
degree of independence and a convenient place to study in the evening.
The use of the swimming pool, tennis courts, weights room and table
tennis is included as well as a full English breakfast in the
magnificent dining room. The campus itself is wonderful but the standard
of the rooms is basic - please bear in mind that this is a typical
student environment and not a hotel!
What our students
say ...
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Lessons are on site,
which makes it easy |
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The breakfasts are
marvellous |
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A chance to study
and socialise with colleagues |
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Use of a shared
kitchen for making drinks and coking |
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Complete
independence |
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Very reasonably
priced compared with B&B in Cambridge |
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Can be noisy at
night |
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The university is
surprisingly old fashioned |
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Shared bathroom |
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Shared internet
access
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Hotel and Bed & Breakfast
Accommodation
Prices range from £50 - £150 per night. Please ask for details.
Cambridge is a popular centre for tourists and offers a range of this
type of accommodation. Students who choose this option should tell us as
far in advance as possible as demand is very high all year round.
What our students
say ...
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Private facilities
and a quiet place to study |
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Very comfortable |
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Expensive, even for
basic rooms |
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Isolation from other
students on the course |
Meals
 Cambridge
Law Studio students can breathe a sigh of relief on this rather worrying
aspect of travel to England - the food at Girton College is excellent!
Our groups normally eat lunch together in the impressive college dining
room, where there is a wide choice of international style hot food and
the reasonableness of the price.
There are always vegetarian options on the menu. Students who are
staying in the college are offered full English breakfast - bacon,
sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, toast ... we have never had a complaint
about it, except that people go home a little heavier than they
arrived...
There is a shop in Girton village for those who prefer to have a picnic
lunch and there is a pub within walking distance. Students who stay with
a host family have breakfast and evening meals with the family and most
students report good food. Cambridge families are used to catering for
overseas students and try their best to offer you nice meals.
Cambridge Law Studio provides morning coffee and biscuits during class
time.
Transport
Cambridge is a city of students and most get around by bicycle. You will
be given the chance to hire a bicycle when you arrive. This costs
approximately £35 for the 3 week period, plus a returnable deposit of
£25. This is probably the cheapest and most convenient way to get around
Cambridge, especially as we are based in Girton, which is a 30 minute
walk away from the city centre.
Local buses charge around £1 from Girton College to the city centre.
They are busy and not always reliable, so be prepared for a wait if you
use public transport in Cambridge!
A taxi from Girton to the city centre costs around £12, although this
varies depending on the taxi firm you use and the time of the day. There
is a free phone to a local taxi company in the college reception area.
Getting to
London
Most of our students want to spend some time in London during their
stay. Trains run from Cambridge Station (King's Cross) approximately
every 15 minutes. The journey time is between 50 and 65 minutes
depending on the route. The cheapest weekend return (at the time of
writing) is £25.10, travelling on Friday and returning on Sunday.
Cambridge Law Studio classes finish at 12.30 on Fridays to allow for
weekend travel.
Social
life
To be a typical Cambridge student you need to go punting on the river.
(A punt is a type of small boat and their is a special skill involved in
steering your classmates up the river with a long pole instead of oars.)
If you are not feeling especially brave you can have a "chauffeured"
punt, which includes a commentary on the history of the Cambridge
University colleges.
A favourite journey for our students is the river trip to Grantchester,
where you can rest for the journey
home with a typically English tea in
the famous tea gardens. Cambridge is a relatively small town and
although it offers a good night life it does not have the variety of
clubs, pubs and restaurants that you find in London.
Most students find
their way to the world famous Eagle pub (the scientists who discovered
DNA were regulars here). It has reasonably priced drinks and offers
evening meals. There is also a good variety of international restaurants
and most of our students end the course with a group dinner.
If you want to go clubbing, a word of warning. Many Cambridge (and
London) clubs have a dress code, so check before you set off. You may
not be allowed in if you are wearing jeans or casual shoes.
There are 2 cinemas in Cambridge, a good music and comedy venue (The
Corn Exchange) and a theatre (The Cambridge Arts).
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