Whether you already know you’re a Deliveroo addict, or a new temptation will take you by surprise, what will be your Lent term vice?Lyra Browning for Varsity

Lent is fast approaching, with its warmer weather, sports matches, and much-dreaded mocks. But as we move from the magic and relative freedom of Michaelmas into the last spring-filled weeks that don't revolve around exam prep, we’ll all be susceptible to a guilty pleasure. Whether you already know you’re a Deliveroo addict, or a new temptation will take you by surprise, what will be your Lent term vice?

How are you heading into the term? 

A) Already ahead on readings and work, ready to hit the ground running

B)Caught up on nothing but your fave tv shows, but keen to get back

C)Secretly over the cold weather already, in your mind its nearly summer 

D) Feel like you haven't stopped moving all break, busy but happy

What is your goal for Lent Term?

A) Take up every opportunity to make new connections and spend time with friends

B) LOCK-IN, god knows your Michaelmas self needs you to

C) Dance until you drop

D) Explore Cambridge, you’ve resolved not to stay sheltered in your comfort zone

What is your go-to stress-reliever (or procrastination method)? 

A) Baking or shopping

B) Disappearing in a book or movie

C) Visiting the friend that lives far across town 

D) Planning a trip

What simple task do you avoid until necessary?

A) Cooking – servery warrior till you die

B) Going to sleep

C) Fixing your bike

D) Committing to a schedule 

Which Cambridge spot would you most recommend to others?

A) Your current café fixation (everyone there knows your name)

B) Arts Picturehouse 

C) Junction – it's worth the trip

D) None: your fave hideaways are staying secret 

If you got mostly As...

Sweet treats are your vice. If you’re not making the most of the Cambridge holy grail that is Jack’s, you're doing something wrong. At least this is the line you'll be taking when you head out once again, despite it still feeling far too cold for ice cream. And prepare to wince at your Deliveroo spendings by April, the result of healthy-you not buying enough snacks for the week, encouraged by the endless deals spamming your notifications. 

If you got mostly Bs...

Lent will see you bingeing comfort shows (or dutifully keeping up with every new BBC drama) and making cinema trips you can’t afford; one way or another your laptop will be overworked this term (and not with essays). Justifying it to yourself as cultural enrichment, or merely making the most of that Netflix subscription – or however long you have left before your parents’ account kicks you out – your eyes will turn square. 

If you got mostly Cs...


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