HANNA ZIADY: Students’ lavish revelries show up inequalities in Britain
May Week, which marks the end of the academic year, captures the so-called town and gown divide of Cambridge
24 June 2019 - 05:06
Cambridge University’s legendary “May Week” came to an end on Sunday, highlighting the spectacular wealth of the institution’s storied colleges, and the divide between them and city residents on the other side of their walls.
May Week, or May Ball week, marks the end of the academic year and involves Cambridge University’s colleges (similar to halls or residences in SA) throwing lavish parties for students...
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