St Barnabas Road Floor Plans

This is the layout of our residence at St Barnabas Road. Once you receive your room confirmation, You’ll be able to check where your room is located.

Meet Ionela

This has been my first year at St Andrew’s, and I’ve loved the experience so far. It’s been amazing to work in such a supportive and friendly environment. The highlight of my time here so far has been the bonds I’ve formed with my students. It has been an amazing experience looking after students from over ten different countries and helping them to settle in and enjoy St Andrew’s College & Cambridge.

I run the Hall of Residence alongside my husband, and we always give our best to every task to ensure the welfare and happiness of the students! As someone who loves cooking, and has a young family, being a House Manager allows me the freedom to enjoy my family life, whilst at the same time exploring my passion of cooking for and caring for young people. I have previously worked in the restaurant and hospitality sector where I was trained in cooking cuisines from all the over world. I love being able to surprise my students with dishes from their own countries!

In my spare time I enjoy being with my family, reading, jogging and travelling. I have many wishes and aspirations, a few are to learn how to play a few instruments and travel to Asia and Australia.

Although I will miss my first year of students, I look forward to welcoming future cohorts of students into my Hall, and providing them with the care and individual attention that will help them flourish here at St Andrew’s.

Evening Meal Example Menu

This is an example menu from your hall of residence. The menu will vary from week to week. Your House Manager will have a meeting with you and your housemates to talk about the meals you liked and those you didn’t so the menu can be tailored to suit the needs of the house.

A typical school day living in the hall of residence

• Breakfast – 07.30 – 09.00. Breakfast is self-service and includes a variety of foods and drinks. In the fridge you’ll find milk, fruit juices and yogurts. There will be bread to make sandwiches or to toast in the toaster with a selection of toppings and fillings which may include jams, nutella, peanut butter, cold meats and cheese. There will be a selection of cereals which may include healthy options such as porridge oats and muesli and others such as coco pops and frosties. There are usually pastries such as croissants or brioches and there is always fresh fruit available. If you enjoy a hot drink with your breakfast you can make tea or coffee.
• Get ready for school
• Check your timetable. Lessons at St Andrew’s can be anytime between 08.30 and 18.30. Lessons will be at 9-15 Station Road. If you have a busy day, plan ahead and buy some food and a drink for lunch on the way.
• Before you leave the residence, you must choose what you would like for dinner and let your House Manager know. You must also sign out of the residence so your House Manager knows you have left the building
• When you finish lessons or if you have a break between lessons during the day, you can return to your residence. You can prepare basic foods in the common room as there’s a microwave and toaster. Your House Manager will normally leave some snacks for you to help yourself to.
• Dinner is at 18.00 in the common room. Dinner with your housemates is a good opportunity socialise and practise English.
• After dinner, you should study in your room on school nights. If you go out, you must return by curfew. Your curfew time will depend on your age.
• 23.00 Students should go to bed and sleep

Some information about your Residence

Lyndewode Road Floor Plans

This is the layout of our residence at Lyndewode Road. Once you receive your room confirmation, You’ll be able to check where your room is located.

Meet Cristina

I am an enthusiastic person with an outgoing personality and a confident approach to life.  I studied Business, Technology & Education and graduated with Distinction. I pride myself in successfully communicating and building good relationships with students from different backgrounds and cultures. I am adept in assessing and understanding the unique needs of each student and ensuring that the requirements of all students are effectively aligned and fulfilled.

One of the best aspects of my job is the supportive environment of the school. Everyone shares the same vision and together create an atmosphere of support for the students and other staff. This truly creates a family environment where everybody is there for each other. It is an incredible experience to be part of such an international environment, and I love learning about the student’s different cultures and backgrounds.

No day at work is ever the same, and the diversity of the work that I do ensures that every day is interesting and challenging. I am always focused on bettering my skills, and it’s great to challenge myself to improve the quality of care that I provide for the students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading non-fiction books and running, I have done two half marathons, and in the coming years would like to attend the London Marathon!

I look forward to welcoming new students to St Andrew’s and helping them settle into their new lives here in Cambridge.

Evening Meal Example Menu

This is an example menu from your hall of residence. The menu will vary from week to week. Your House Manager will have a meeting with you and your housemates to talk about the meals you liked and those you didn’t so the menu can be tailored to suit the needs of the house.

A typical day in the residence

• Breakfast – 07.30 – 09.00. Breakfast is self-service and includes a variety of foods and drinks. In the fridge you’ll find milk, fruit juices and yogurts. There will be bread to make sandwiches or to toast in the toaster with a selection of toppings and fillings which may include jams, nutella, peanut butter, cold meats and cheese. There will be a selection of cereals which may include healthy options such as porridge oats and muesli and others such as coco pops and frosties. There are usually pastries such as croissants or brioches and there is always fresh fruit available. If you enjoy a hot drink with your breakfast you can make tea or coffee.
• Get ready for school
• Check your timetable. Lessons at St Andrew’s can be anytime between 08.30 and 18.30.Lessons will be at 9-15 Station Road. If you have a busy day, plan ahead and buy some food and a drink for lunch on the way.
• Before you leave the residence, you must choose what you would like for dinner and let your House Manager know. You must also sign out of the residence so your House Manager knows you have left the building
• When you finish lessons or if you have a break between lessons during the day, you can return to your residence. You can prepare basic foods in the common room as there’s a microwave and toaster. Your House Manager will normally leave some snacks for you to help yourself to.
• Dinner is at 18.00 in the common room. Dinner with your housemates is a good opportunity socialise and practise English.
• After dinner, you should study in your room on school nights. If you go out, you must return by curfew. Your curfew time will depend on your age.
• 23.00 Students should go to bed and sleep

Some information about your Residence

Cherry Hinton Road Floor Plans

This is the layout of our residence at Cherry Hinton Road. Once you receive your room confirmation, You’ll be able to check where your room is located.

Meet Gill

I’ve been working for St Andrews for over ten years, alongside my role as House Manager, I also provide support and training for new House Managers. It is great to be able to share my experience with new members of the team and help make sure that all the Halls are run professionally and that students are looked after to the highest standards.

Before I joined St Andrew’s I was the Head Nursing Assistant at Leicester Royal Hospital. My background in healthcare has been very helpful in my current role, and I enjoy combining my professional training of caring for people with my role as House Manager. In my experience, international students benefit from the extra attention and individual care that I can provide. Helping new students settle into UK life, make friends, and embrace the opportunities that Cambridge has to offer is one of my favorite aspects of my job.

Over the course of a year I form a real attachment to my students, and it is a great privilege to be able to help them all in whatever way I can. For some students this can be as simple as making sure they’re up in the morning to get to class on time or helping them get to grips with their new timetables! Other students can find the transition to living and studying in a new country a little harder, and for those students I am always on hand to provide the emotional and practical support that they need to flourish during their time at the College.

In the rare moments that I’m not looking after students I enjoy reading. When I was younger I competed in speech and drama competitions and won many medals and trophies which I am very proud of. My other hobbies are going to the gym and walking around Cambridge. Cambridge is a fantastic city, and has many hidden treasures, it’s a real joy to be able to share my knowledge of the city with the students and help them discover everything that the city has to offer.

I love working as a house manager, watching students grow  and achieve their goals and giving them the confidence to follow their dreams. 

Evening Meal Example Menu

This is an example menu from your hall of residence. The menu will vary from week to week. Your House Manager will have a meeting with you and your housemates to talk about the meals you liked and those you didn’t so the menu can be tailored to suit the needs of the house.

A Typical Day in the Residence

• Breakfast – 07.30 – 09.00. Breakfast is self-service and includes a variety of foods and drinks. In the fridge you’ll find milk, fruit juices and yogurts. There will be bread to make sandwiches or to toast in the toaster with a selection of toppings and fillings which may include jams, nutella, peanut butter, cold meats and cheese. There will be a selection of cereals which may include healthy options such as porridge oats and muesli and others such as coco pops and frosties. There are usually pastries such as croissants or brioches and there is always fresh fruit available. If you enjoy a hot drink with your breakfast you can make tea or coffee.
• Get ready for school
• Check your timetable. Lessons at St Andrew’s can be anytime between 08.30 and 18.30. Lessons will be at 9-15 Station Road. If you have a busy day, plan ahead and buy some food and a drink for lunch on the way.
• Before you leave the residence, you must choose what you would like for dinner and let your House Manager know. You must also sign out of the residence so your House Manager knows you have left the building
• When you finish lessons or if you have a break between lessons during the day, you can return to your residence. You can prepare basic foods in the common room as there’s a microwave and toaster. Your House Manager will normally leave some snacks for you to help yourself to.
• Dinner is at 18.00 in the common room. Dinner with your housemates is a good opportunity socialise and practise English.
• After dinner, you should study in your room on school nights. If you go out, you must return by curfew. Your curfew time will depend on your age.
• 23.00 Students should go to bed and sleep

Some information about your Residence