Fitzwilliam

Welcome to Fitzwilliam College!

A relatively small but cosy college with a tight knit and diverse community.

Pros

  • 24/7 Library, good sized and well maintained. Also close to the Betty and Gordon Moore maths library which you can register access to and is also 24/7.

  • Decent gym with several machines including treadmill, rowing, free weights, 1 squat rack, 1 cables and cycling etc

  • 2 Free Bookable squash courts (these can be used for Squash or other sporting activity within reason)

  • Spacious and modern rooms, Ovens and good kitchens.

  • Close to a Halal Butchery – Iqbros.

  • Nearby Aldi, Co-op, 24hr Londis, and the West Cambridge Site.

  • Close to Murray Edwards, Churchill and other ‘Hill Colleges’

  • Your card gives you a discount for renting a punt.

  • Good amount of secure bike storage space in different areas of the college.

  • Good JCR (Junior Common Room) with Board games, Nintendo Switch, Projector, Pool Table, Vending machine and Sofas.

  • Nice Brunch

  • Room with TV, PS4, Wii and a variety of games.

  • Newly refurbished Cafe

  • We also have a newly established ISOC within Fitzwilliam.

Cons

  • Slightly far from Downing/Sidgwick site.

  • 20 min walk/7min cycle from ‘centre’

  • If you value the ‘old, castle-like’ aesthetic, you won’t find this here. (Although, I still think it is a very pretty college!)

Washing Facilities

  • Our laundry room is good and available 24/7. Your termly bill will take a small, fixed amount for laundry - but you are then able to use it as much as you wish!

Prayer Space

  • We have a chapel which also acts as a Multifaith prayer room, which I have personally used sometimes. Card access is not required to use the chapel and it is open 24/7.

Halal Food

  • Halal meat (usually Beef and Chicken) is sometimes served, but it is not fixed. There is a variety of meals served, which include seafood, vegan and vegetarian and other halal options too. The best bet is to simply ask the cooks on the day!

Fridge/Freezer Provision

  • Some Muslims in my college have got the permission to buy a freezer, I assume it’s a process which requires making the point of avoiding cross contamination of halal/non-halal meat. I can’t say it will definitely work, but historically it has, so hopefully!

Ensuite

  • First year accommodation is split into some ensuite and mainly semi-ensuite, with the later having a shower and sink in your room with shared toilets. 3rd year accommodation is mainly ensuite.

Concluding Remark

  • Please do get in touch with the college reps, Adam Safi as3358@cam.ac.uk or Rumlah Yaqub ry299@cam.ac.uk if you have any questions! Additionally, more information is available on our website https://www.fitz.cam.ac.uk.

    Signed,

    Adam Safi (as3358) 

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