TRINITY JARGON
BEDDERS – Our lovely college cleaners who come and clean our rooms and bathrooms every weekday.
BURRELL’S – Burrell’s Field is the name given to Trinity’s accommodation on the other side of the river, and
it is where the TCSU’s big budget biannual parties are held, complete with DJ’s and live music.
CHAPLAIN’S SQUASH – The bizarre name for our in-college Freshers’ Fair, when all of Trinity’s societies will
try and recruit you to get involved.
COLLEGE PARENTS – Two students at Trinity in older years who are there to help you settle in.
FORMAL - The name given to ‘Formal Hall’, a staple Cambridge tradition where you go for a fancy three
course dinner in Hall at a reasonable price. Formal is held in Trinity three evenings a week, Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday, for just under £10.
JCR – The abbreviation for the Junior Common Room, which refers both to our college student union (TCSU)
and to our social space in college, which boasts a PS3 and Sky TV subscription.
MAGPIE AND STUMP – Trinity’s resident stand-up comedy society, named after its taxidermy magpie that,
unsurprisingly, sits on a stump. Expect hilarious fortnightly performances.
MATHMO – The name given to students studying Maths.
NATSCI – The name given to students studying the Natural Sciences tripos.
PIGEON HOLE – Your pigeon hole is where you will be able to find all the post you receive whilst at college.
Pigeon Holes are found in the Post Room, next to Great Gate.
PORTERS – The Porters are a fountain of information and advice for students and tourists alike, and are able
to help you out if you lock yourself out of your room!
PORTER’S LODGE/ PLODGE – Trinity’s Porter’s Lodge is next to Great Gate and there are Porters there
24/7 if you need any help.
TRAVISTY – Trinity’s very own college magazine that keeps you up to date with college news and gossip.
WPR – The abbreviation for the Wolfson Party Room, it is both the venue and the name given to TCSU’s
regular college parties.
WINSTANLEY – The lecture theatre in Trinity that is in regular use by Trinity societies.