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Vince Cable

My college, Fitzwilliam, was pretty good but unfashionable and I lived in digs so I was not part of the cloistered 'old college' environment, which frankly was a bit intimidating. But I worked hard and settled in by exploring politics and girls.

Vince Cable

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Vince Cable felt somewhat out of place at his less prestigious college and missed the close-knit atmosphere of the traditional college setting, which he found somewhat daunting. Despite this, he adapted by dedicating himself to studying politics and engaging socially, particularly with women.

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