Welcome to Emma!

For those who don't know, the University of Cambridge is comprised of 31 independent colleges. Of these colleges, I am a student at Emmanuel College, which is known for its plethora of ducks and friendly atmosphere.

Upon my arrival at Emma, I went to the porter's lodge (the equivalent of the front desk but staffed with professional workers 24/7 in fancy dress and bowler's hats). They weren't able to find my lodging info and told me my university card was being fixed...fail. I ended up going to the registrar and talking with her before finally moving into my room.

My room is located in New Court, which is mostly, if not all third year students. It is HUGE! Not only do I have a living room, but I also have a mini hallway, a private bathroom, a bedroom, and a kitchenette. Freshmen are housed in either North Court or South Court. My room is on the first floor (the one above ground floor) and directly across from the dining hall, which is pretty convenient. Here's a map and pictures of my room:

Famished, I skipped unpacking and went straight to the dining hall. I ended up having mash potatoes, steak, and corn. The food was eh...the meat was fairly salty, while the vegetables were bland.