Key Information

INCOMING FRESHERS

Information Points

Moving into a new environment can be extremely challenging, and obtaining information can be overwhelming! Hence, here are some key information points and guides that can help you to settle in Cambridge.

Catz JCR International Officers

Email Anika or Junho, your JCR international officers for any questions you may have. We’re here to support you in any way we can!

Our contact information are as listed below: 

• Anika - ap2403@cam.ac.uk

• Junho - jh2481@cam.ac.uk

International Students’ Campaign (ISC)

ISC is the overarching body for all matters relating to international students at Cambridge. The main responsibilities of ISC are as listed below: 

• Campaign for issues internationals face

• provide and compile key information for internationals (e.g. departure information for internationals, international freshers guide), and 

• organise events for the international community at Cambridge (e.g. international freshers week, termly social events). 

Follow the ISC’s Facebook Page/Instagram Page for relevant information and to receive updates and social events that you can sign up for.

Here are some more ISC links that you may find useful.

• ISC International Freshers Week timetable 2024

• Freshers WhatsApp group.

• Instagram account for incoming freshers

Useful Guides/Information Packages

ISC’s International Freshers’ Guide

Contains information on: 

• What to prepare before leaving for Cambridge (e.g. applying for visa)

• Getting to and settling down in Cambridge (e.g. transport options, setting up bank account, shopping)

• Planned activities for international freshers

Access the 2024 guide here.

Catz International Freshers’ Guide

Contains information on:

• College-specific administrative information in addition to the ISC’s International Freshers’ Guide

• Consolidation of key information areas and contact points

Access the guide here.