Library is really beautiful, as well as being one of the oldest buildings in Oxford as it dates back to the 1100s, 24 hour library with the friendliest librarians, Generally a fairly relaxed attitude towards academic stuff, Large rooms especially in 1st year, including some amazing views of Oxford's dreaming spires. Library - it's surprisingly well-stocked for a small college. At Jowett Walk, we have a wide range of sports facilities including pitches for football, rugby and cricket, and squash and tennis courts. You can also request a tutor from anywhere in the University. 1300 disappeared from the room of the JCR Treasurer, Suspended its subscription to the Oxford Student after an article concerning the debauchery, anti-Semitism and nepotism witnessed at the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA)s events heavily featured members of Corpus' JCR, Wants to create a 'Conservative rep' on their Equal Opportunities Committee to represent right-wing opinions, People tore down LGBTQ pride flags in college, If youre pre-drinking or trying to get wasted the bar is too small and a little too quiet, Lack of applications for the JCR committee, Bad at sport. That was a bit of an L. Tourists can be very annoying during open hours - not just during the summer, but as long as there are smatterings of sunshine about. Oxford is only for private school, middle class backgrounds: This was the recurring myth that I was told before I applied to Oxford. James9103, Started by: The correlations of stereotypes with criteria range from .4 to over .9, and average almost .8 for cultural stereotypes (the correlation of beliefs that are widely shared with criteria) and.5 for . Stereotypes are supposed to arise for a reason, and they occur in practically every component of culture, including religious organizations, sports teams, and educational institutions. (NB The Bod is open until 10 so this is really a very small concern), College size is small and can feel suffocating at times, The years get split between the Jericho (mainly 2nd years) and Cowley Road (mainly 3rd years) sites. While the two definitions seem similar . Certainly we are well represented at the union and in various sports and music groups. They seem like the kind of people who think classes are just too far away, so they wont go, and they live in their own bubble a bit Harriet, They pride themselves greatly on being Jack Edwards college Rayan, Kind of incestuous, kind of calm Lily, Cuthberts seems to be the all rounder college and is perhaps one of the best placed because of its views Joe, It has a funny name so must have funny people Emily, If its the only postgrad only college, it must be full of ridiculously intelligent people Emily, The guys probably grow their hair long and have goatees Lily, Smirnoff Ice girls who either have or want a partnership with a leggings company on Instagram Lily, Huge edgy college full of sporty extroverts- sounds slightly intimidating Laura, Sporty and very friendly people Annabel, Collingwood are the sporty ones and belong to the streets Sofia, Trevelyan apparently have an unhealthy obsession with octagonal designs Rayan, Trevelyan is just all around naff because it looks a bit weird and its far out of Durham Joe, They seem to have a good college community and they are music orientated Harriet, The people seem lovely, but I wouldnt be surprised if they pride themselves on being unique Laura, Apparently Trevs is full of squares Meg, The strikes continue to be a hot topic of debate as students are affected in different ways, Pancakes or waffles? mommymilkers, Started by: Formal Hall happens daily except Saturday, but amongst the worst quality food at Oxford (and 'Great Hall', the special formal happening every fortnight, is not much better). 27,290 students are enrolled at the University of Oxford: - 18,030 of these students come from the UK - 2,415 come from EU countries - And 6,845 are students from non-EU countries. Fantastic library, especially for historians. Librarians always seem happy to buy any book they don't have which you want, although this has never happened to me personally yet - there's a pretty comprehensive selection. Very friendly college, inter-year friendships are not at all uncommon. Most rooms have kitchen access (every first year has a kitchen; in later years you can choose a room based on personal priorities) although some of them are small and limited in facilities (most first years get a kitchen which is only shared with three others, but has no microwave/oven, just hobs/kettle/toaster). It's considerably cheaper than renting for the year. It's one of the richer colleges, which means cheap rents that are the same for all rooms, book tokens and other achievement prizes are abundant, and you know you can fall back on them financially if something goes badly wrong with your life. Not only is it the biggest college library in Oxford, but it's housed in a brand-new building which always has enough space to work in, with great computing/printing facilities, and fantastic chairs!! The fairly small site means that everything is very close together. Has a grand piano. Central location, hence easy to reach get anywhere in the city (especially close to the science area, maths, languages, classics), yet not so central that parking at beginning/end of term is tricky. 2d ed. Entering my second year, I cannot believe how different Oxford is to how I imagined. The general college atmosphere is friendly, laid-back and down-to-earth. One of the worst colleges regarding access with only 45.5% of people coming from state schools, Highest number of staff-on-student harassment allegations, President pressured to resign multiple times and finally fired for getting a 2:2, IT office made a mess of students battels charging us far more than normal for Michaelmas. Regent's is really well represented across wider university societies such as drama. College cafe 'Gerties' is open most of the day, and serves made to order breakfasts in the morning, and paninis/baguettes/toasties etc in the afternoon, one of the best places to eat and prices are subsidised (much cheaper than outside shops). Near Cowley and East Oxford which has a vast array of restaurants, pubs, bars, independent cinemas, all of which are student friendly. Accommodation on the main central site for the whole of your course - no need to worry about finding houses. A long walk up the hill to the college though Brandon, Ive only ever met one person from Aidans, and I think that sums it up Jess, Aidans has a supporting role in their own movie Lily, Marys think theyre sick but they have the worst bar Nicole, Not going to lie, they seem a bit irrelevant, and they dont have the same rep as any of the Bailey colleges. She is very happy for you to pet her! Accommodation for the entirety of your course, including the opportunity to stay in the notorious 'Peck Sets' in 2nd or 3rd year. This means you'll always find something of your desired standard to take part in. Has won University Challenge once and recently reached the final. At JMH though there are fully equipped, shiny kitchens so self-catering is easy, especially with the shops on Cowley Road at your disposal. Frewin is situated next to Oxford Union just off Cornmarket street, Guarantees accommodation for entire undergraduate degree. The Ball is student run. All students live out in second year and many choose to live out in third year. College known for leading the university on access. Accommodation is a little more expensive than in some other colleges. Amazingly friendly porters who are very helpful and great at sorting things out! Many unhappy with the college's arguably vague response, and there were reports the college mocked concern by saying they'd shut off the heating and turned off student protestors fob access. All students continue on to Emory's Atlanta campus as juniors to complete their . Excellent welfare team and regular free cake Free food every week! Only brunch is served on weekends and there's no normal dinner on evenings with formal hall (once a fortnight). Accommodation is available for all three / four years of undergraduate study (plus plenty of graduate housing). Best week ever!! WiFi works throughout the college, and is surprisingly fast. Very Cosy feel to it - Since everyone lives so close there is very much a community feel and everyone knows everyone in college, No great sense of hierarchy and formality like in other colleges. There are book grants, hardship grants, travel grants, scholarships etc. Great common room with FIFA, Wii, sky TV, sandwich bar, a free pool table and giant leather sofas, It has its own pub (the King's Arms) on site. There have been a few instances of certain subjects being very trigger-happy when it comes to rustication on academic grounds. Can be seen as further out as we are over Magdalen bridge but most Hildas students enjoy the seclusion and privacy that this affords. Comprising of approximately 400 undergraduates, Worcester is a medium size college. There's also a couple of ducks who always seem to visit every summer. FAIRLY POOR. Can't get a hall breakfast, as only Pantry serves at this time, and it also doesn't serve early enough to get to lectures if you have 9 ams in the Andrew Wiles Building. (Second writer: I think our food is great, especially lunch where there's so many choices. And yet we support our Union hacks, if that's how you choose to live your life. As long as you spend enough time ensuring that you get your work done as a priority, and you manage your time effectively, youll find there is so much time to do all of the normal things that your friends at other universities get to do. We are one of the only JCRs to run our own student bar. Official Thread: (Undergraduate) Medicine 2023 Entry, St George's University of London (SGUL) A101 2023 Entry. Bike sheds - whilst busy, they are secure and indoors and super convenient so your bike is nice and sheltered from bad weather. Exeter's Welfare Reps host what is arguably the best welfare tea in Oxford. St John's Equality Festival zine authored an incredibly transphobic article entitled What is a woman?, College is the landowner of a specialist care home for the elderly + dementia patients and raised rent 900% forcing the facility that had been open for more than 60 years to close, Planned an overly sexualised XXXmas' themed bop, 2nd Worst college for vegetarian and vegan food according to the Oxford University Animal Ethics Society, Removes students if they use their mobile phones during formal dinner, Disruption and aggressive behaviour at bops forced porters to shut bops down, Has a reputation for being unwelcoming having security for the societies fair at the beginning of term, People stole from the college kitchen and threw decorations and food everywhere, Wasted more than 150000 on legal fees taking a retired man to court over a dispute regarding a 180 yard hedge, RON (re-open nominations) won the JCR President election, College has something of a geeky reputation - whilst there is always a proportion of the year who regularly go out and go to all available events, there are also a few people whom you never see, and are therefore probably working. Some second years are in Cardo as well. At the weekend, brunch is served 10:30 to 12:00 but everyone who wants it, will get served at this time. HMC is allegedly the only Oxford college to give its academics and its students the same food - which is probably where the suggestion that we have the best food of all the colleges comes from. BALL: The Regents Ball, held annually in Trinity Term, is the cheapest in Oxford and also recognised as one of the most extravagant and best value nights of the social calendar. Although there's not a lot else on in the college itself, a disproportionately large number of Oriel students get involved in drama (perhaps linked to Oriel's traditional strength in English), and several of Oxford's best directors and actors have been Oriel students over the past few years. You adroitly steer your way through an Oxford degree without compromising your principles, avoiding the snobby elite that you heard all about before you got here: your moral compass serves you well. ), come together to perform in the University Church across the street, which Oriel owns. I'm Tucker, a 3rd year undergrad at Oxford! The student body is quite small (around 95 people per year) and so there is a very good sense of community and you get to know people quickly across different years. Successful academically but equal emphasis on extra curriculars and having fun as well. Hildas has a few amazing new modern buildings overlooking the river with a glass riverside pavilion and lawns that connect the whole college along the river bank. Oxford traditions at Regents are taken well, as seriously as you take them. A number of plays are put on here each year, including the college Charity Musical, which takes place annually! First college to open its doors to female students, together with LMH in 1879, and offering them a degree, and the first non-denominational college, so it's inclusive from its roots. Friendly atmosphere- less competition between students; everyone is willing to help each other, share notes etc. Official Imperial College 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread, 2023 entry A100 / A101 Medicine fastest and slowest offer senders, Official: University of Leeds A100 2023 entry, Official UCL 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread, Official: University of Sheffield A100 2023 entry. Balliol has a large selection of sports teams you can get involved with, either seriously or casually, ranging from Rowing to Ultimate Frisbee! Relaxed attitude to work - you are seldom pushed to your limits or over-worked, as you may experience in other colleges. Round tables in the dining hall, which promotes the open, friendly atmosphere at mealtimes as you can speak to everyone you are sitting with. JCR is relatively small, although big enough for a massive TV, huge squashy sofas, a pub games machine, pool table and a ping-pong table. ALL FIRST YEAR ROOMS ENSUITE!!! Also, Brasenose is my own college and it really is the best, don't listen to the haters in the videoFollow me on Instagram! KATHLEEN M RYAN is an Associate Professor of Journalism in the College of Media, Communication at the University of Colorado Boulder. With its foundation usually estimated at 1236, the college has claim to be 'the oldest academical society for the education of undergraduates in any university' in the world. Having spent a few years there and having had either 1st or 2nd hand experiences of most other colleges I can assure you that if I reapplied, it would definitely be to Brasenose! College mascot is a giant teddy bear that has even been on trips to Paris (albeit this trip was when he was abducted by ChCh GCR). Genuinely egalitarian, relaxed and a little bit earnest, Balliol is well-known for accommodating and encouraging serious political high-flyers. New College takes pride in being an out-going college (one in which quite a few students go out reasonably often). Learn more. You get to pick your own room, and can choose a room within your price range and near to your friends. . Two partial scholarships of 5,000 each are available to applicants of all Master's programmes (MPhil and MSt) in the field of Tibetan and Himalayan Studies. 3rd worst gender ratio for undergrad college: 59% male 41% female, 2nd worst satisfaction with living costs of all the colleges according to the student survey due to compulsory pre-paid charges, Bed bug infestation led to freshers being evacuated from accommodation, College has a history of at attempted illegal eviction which was only prevented by legal threats by the Oxford Councils Tenancy Relations Officer. A private dining room - has a projection screen and DVD player, you can hire this out and play a DVD with friends converting it into a mini cinema. You can take your own food and drink into some parts of the college library, a really nice little feature. This means you tend to know/recognise everyone in college, adding to overall friendliness. Riley, who plays Daisy Jones, is Elvis Presleys granddaughter! BEAUTIFUL. Hall food varies a lot but is quite reasonable comparing it to self catering at other universities. Moreover, the community atmosphere in these is great, and some are amazing - huge 3 room apartments with ensuite bathrooms). The graphic here shows most n isoni Leteas stereotypical roles: Ive heard they have good toasties though! Laura, Hatfield is the posh college, but also one that lots of people low key really want to go to because its got a great culture and positioning. Right next to the covered market and main shopping street (Cornmarket), High Street, Broad Street and RadCam. You can however sign out of each meal individually up to a week ahead, and get refunded. A non-auditioning orchestra (Oxford Open Orchestra) and wind band (Oxford University Symphonic Band) are open to all university members, but rehearse within college. Punt club in the summer term means cheap access to punting. Thin crepes or thick cakes? One respondent didn't know Van Mildert was a real college until we asked them about it. People blacked up for a bop themed on Song Titles, Sexist drinking club organise spoof hunt with women dressed as foxes, Ban on bringing your own alcohol to formal hall forcing you to buy expensive college alcohol, Has the lowest student satisfaction of all the colleges, Damien Shannon case: Told the son of a single mother from a council estate that without 12,900 to fund living costs he was not welcome, College sued for rejecting people who don't have access to 21,000 for tuition fees and living costs, Issued more than 2000 in fines, 200 for playing music even when neither neighbour was present, 150 for urinating in a bush, 300 for horsing around with some bikes in town, 100 for temporarily taking signs, Has a reputation for having 'rah students'. The academic staff are incredibly supportive and the students work hard, but also make time for socialising and going out. The music scene at New College is second to none. Jane the Chaplain is absolutely lovely. Third year accommodation otherwise is generally fantastic: there's some HUGE rooms available. *update: now living wage accredited (aka will pay living wage even if this figure rises), Only half the freshers get to live in the main college (the rest live across the road from college). Fully refurbished Queen's Lane (now called Carrodus) Quad accommodation for 2nd years. Two dinner sittings, the first canteen-style if you haven't got time to/don't want to wait around to be served in Hall. How do you feel about walking?. This page includes views of current and former students as to the good and bad points about individual Oxford colleges (those that take undergraduate students). I am a member of the Oxford Dance Society, and aside from that I also find time to see friends, go shopping, exercise and do things unrelated to my academic work. Accommodation is very well priced. Our lives, our cultures, are composed of many overlapping stories. The development office are keen to update and upgrade student facilities. There's accommodation available for all first- and third-year students, and also for any second-years who want to live in (though most move out). Out on a limb, slightly odd, a bit of a pastiche and they shouldnt work but actually they do, cork wedges epitomise Worcester which has a modest frontage belying a sunken quad and its own lake for goodness sake. There are several microwaves in college, a couple of hob/hotplate things, and only one oven. People very rarely have to queue as everyone has such different timetables, but it can be irritating. Accommodation is mostly very good - no remote locations or dives. Informal Hall on Saturday is at 6:00pm and Sunday dinner(formal) is at 7pm with grace being sung by the choir. The traditional view of an Oxford college is one made of limestone so some people view Keble as ugly but in the writers opinion, it can be quite beautiful and truly spectacular in the sunshine. This page has been added and updated many times over the years - bear in mind that some of the information and statistics may have dated. The Dodd Fund gives 300 to all students which everyone can use at some point during their degree to spend on a non-academic holiday!! Also the bar isn't big enough to host them so they tend to be just New college people in a particular club. The Brasenose 'Lessons in Government Seminars' attracts better speakers than the union at the moment (e.g. Disabled facilities - there are lifts and ramps to all vital parts of college, disabled bathrooms and specially adapted living accommodation. Back on track once again: the 2023 F1 season preview. Some of the architectural choices are questionable (staircase 4). Great wifi coverage everywhere in college (except possibly in some bits of the gardens). Bursaries - the college spends *loads* of money on bursaries, more per student than any other higher education institute in the country. Open Days. There is a gym on site with all the usual equipment and a full sized snooker table, I've been told we are the only college to have one. All first and second years are guaranteed accommodation, whilst 90% of third years are able to get in within college walls. Every Sunday there is free food (viz. Anyone from any college can come, but Wadham students get priority and reduced entry. First published on Wed 3 Nov 2021 04.55 EDT. Good sports facilities. Every bedroom has high speed(??) There is a fully kitted out and sound proofed band room that any college member can use if he/she wants. Do you want traditional or modern? TSR George, Started by: Newspapers are provided daily and there is a chocolate machine, giant jenga and a pool table. Most would even be surprised by how "egalitarian" it is, Smith said. How much is the average salary for an overseas dentist? heartfhuls, Started by: Put it this way, all colleges have some small minor negative aspects but Brasenose is by far the best all rounder. I believe they refer to its location as arse hill, because walking up and down it is supposed to work your legs like squats Joe, Everyone who gets allocated here complains about the fact nobody knows the college, though they probably hadnt heard about it themselves either before they got their allocation Sophie, The character comes from its people, and its not many peoples first choice Annabel, Excellent hill views over Durham Cathedral. Feels like a massive community. It's currently about 2.50 - 3.50 for most meals and 10 for a formal (twice a week and optional). Preview: The admissions incident of the University of Oxford 2022. (Although if you did want to live out, e.g. Really diverse student population; very inclusive environment. Good gender balance - admitted more women than men in 2019, 7th most expensive college costing 4200 a year for accommodation although there is a price freeze on accommodation at the moment, 4th worst living experience of all the colleges according to the student survey, Worst satisfaction with living costs of all the colleges according to the student survey, Lack of competition in JCR elections, with every open position, including President, being either uncontested or devoid of candidates, Rugby team smashed disabled toilet and held a topless brawl, Spent 15,000 of alumni donations on snowdrop at the time of government cuts instead of on students.

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