It certainly isn’t all fun and games here at Cambridge, but we do know how to party, even when suffering from typing-induced hand cramps. For better or worse, Cambridge students are known for being extreme – we don’t just celebrate, we party ’till dawn; we don’t have mentors or buddies, we get married and have children. The list of crazy Cambridge traditions goes on, and we probably all have our favourites to participate in (and maybe even a bucket list for the more dedicated amongst you). They’ve earnt us honour and disdain, but forget reputations and disrepute for now, and find out which Cambridge tradition you embody…

What colour is your college stash?

A: Dark blue – classic, elegant, opulent

B: Dark green – something a little bit different

C: Grey – the most sensible of all the colours

D: Cambridge blue – you’re loyal to a fault

E: Maroon – the colour of luuurve

What are you found doing on a Friday night?

A: Attending a society event/party (there’s probably vintage Dom Perignon involved)

B: Something underground, perhaps sneaking out onto the punts or climbing something illegal…

C: Music rehearsals, followed by practising for University Challenge (you’re all about mental stimulation)

D: At a college bop

E: An intimate dinner and drinks with your housemates

How are you recovering on a Saturday morning?

A: Classy brunch

B: Posting last night’s shenanigans anonymously

C: Getting ahead on next week’s supervision work – you can rest in May week!

D: College brunch and plenty of water

E: A romantic stroll through the market

Which sport are you?

A: Golf – the best-dressed of all sports

B: Mountain biking – you live for the thrill of it all

C: Rowing – you thrive on those early mornings

D: Rugby – you don’t mind things getting messy

E: Tennis – doubles to be specific, you love a partner sport

What drink are you having at formal?

A: Vodka martini from the college bar

B: Bottle of whiskey

C: You’ll be having the end-of-dinner coffee to fuel a post-formal library session

D: Everything alcoholic – the pre-dinner prosecco, first course white wine, second course red wine, and, for dessert, the port

E: Bottle of rosé, to keep things sweet

Which Oxbridge-based film calls to you?

A: Brideshead Revisited – a tale of aristocrats

B: Saltburn – slightly weird, slightly edgy… but very cool

C: The Theory of Everything – you’re all about academic progress

D: Chariots of Fire – either grit or determination is your middle name

E: My Oxford Year – you can’t resist a love story

If you got mostly As…

You’re a May ball survivor! You have the strength to party long and hard, but you need a touch of elegance to fuel you – probably in the form of a ball gown/tux and some complimentary welcome drinks. Your idea of a proper do is the ultimate Cambridge stereotype, so keep up the good work, otherwise people will start to think we’re quite boring most of the time…

If you got mostly Bs…

You’re a nightclimber! Who knows if you actually are or not, because they like to remain pretty anonymous, but you certainly embody the cool mystery, nerve, and dare I say nonchalance, of the nightclimbers. You don’t care about being observed (in fact maybe you dislike it), but you find ways for people to appreciate your art nonetheless, and you aren’t afraid to get a little risky in the pursuit of fun.

If you got mostly C’…

You’re a starred first! Or rather you got a starred first, or are heading that way. You’re in it for the long run, and you know that every second counts and every minute of studying adds up to the ultimate Cambridge goal: being super brainy. For you, it’s not just about the final result, but about the whole journey, so keep up those early mornings and late nights you busy bee!

If you got mostly Ds…

You’re C-Sunday! You’re a classic party student; none of this pre-drink, black-tie nonsense, all you need is some buzzballs, 2010s party-girl music, and maybe a cheap costume to have the bash of the year. You relish in college bops and brunches, but no need to roll out the red carpet because a bit of mud and mess won’t stop you – you’ll be all the more iconic for it.

If you got mostly Es…

You’re college marriages! You bring the whimsy, charm, and romanticism to Cambridge, and love taking part in the more fanciful Cambridge traditions, especially if they involve a bunch of flowers and a proposal. You can probably be found having a cutesy galentines date, complete with rosé and chocolate covered strawberries, or on a real date for the lucky ones in an actual relationship. I’m not jealous…