Oxford / Cambridge Universities

[barry1010]

I know I should know this but it's another one of that's facts that has past me by.

I know you can't go to Oxford or Cambridge University, you study at one of the many colleges within Oxford and Cambridge. My question is, does every college in those cities come under the umbrellas of OxBridge Universities?

Should I be extra impressed if, for example, my solicitor tells me he graduated from St Crooks College, Cambridge?

[douglas9401]

Could all of this university education have been put to better use I wonder.
Y'know, as opposed to sitting typing pish on an internet forum every day?

It all seems like a bit of a waste of time now, what with all the important stuff that really needs doing in the world.

Or is it just a badge or club membership for most?

[ichkeria]

The colleges ARE the university so you do go there