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Hey guys, I have a question as a fresher starting in October at Brasenose College.
One of the sheets in the pack mailed by Oxford states that electric guitars aren't allowed in the college (along with some other appliances such as toasters and gas cookers). Any idea why that is, and what I'm supposed to do as a guitarist who wants to continue practising his instrument and possibly start/join a band as a guitarist? I am quite confused, is there another place I'm meant to store my guitar and another practice area?

Thanks in advance.

Is an NUS extra card worth it?

A couple of questions from a pre-fresher (medic):

1. Firstly, I keep hearing from medics and other students that there is no need to buy any textbooks before I arrive at Oxford, if at all. Is this true? I am told that instead I can just get all the books I need from the libraries. I have heard it is best to get the books out before other people before they run out. However, surely you will need to revisit these books often for essays and revision purposes throughout the whole course - so do loans last for as long as a term/academic year or are they normal length? Therefore doesn't it make sense to buy some books if you use them often? Is this what people do or do people just make frequent trips to the library to loan out the same books?

2. Secondly, is it worth bringing a bike to Oxford or do most people walk instead? If I were to bring a bike, would there be a way to leave the bike at Oxford out of term time, to prevent taking it with me to and from home?

Thanks

1) What you've heard is true. Loans last more than a term yes (you have to renew weekly but that involves just following a link on an e-mail they send, and about 2 more clicks and done). Some of the most popular books might run out, but there are always alternatives. Its rarely a problem.
Some people do choose to buy books they like a lot. Typically this would be about 2 books per person or something though, and its typically regretted when that person moves into the next year and realises they'll never be reading about biochemistry again, or whatever topic it is.

2) Most people have a bike. Walking is absolutely fine though. I suppose you could leave bikes in college racks over the holidays yes, if you wanted. Be warned though - bike theft is a huge business in Oxford. Not just whole bikes too - wheels, tyres, seats... anything. Don't bring a nice bike.

I assume then that there is sufficient room to leave your bike at the medical sciences building?

Does that mean that you can reloan an unlimited amount of times?

Also, is there a shortage of books - is there actually a need to get them out asap? Any books in particular? Would you recommend any books to buy at all which you will always need?

Thanks

I assume then that there is sufficient room to leave your bike at the medical sciences building?

Does that mean that you can reloan an unlimited amount of times?

Also, is there a shortage of books - is there actually a need to get them out asap? Any books in particular? Would you recommend any books to buy at all which you will always need?

Thanks

I think most of my friends from Ireland tend to send a couple of large bags/cases/boxes of stuff back home by air a couple of days before the end of term, and then leave on the morning of Saturday of 8th week (before 10am, which is when you have to be out of your room by) with a smaller bag/hand luggage and fly back themselves. There are also decent-sized lockers in every room which are locked throughout each vacation, so you can leave stuff there too. There is also storage for international students at the top of Staircase 4.

I'm going to be a 4th year Chemist. Oooh, History and Politics - does that mean BL is your college dad?

Sounds great! I'll probably leave most of my stuff in storage/lockers - why on earth would they put storage at the TOP of a staircase??

And yeah, he is! I love how everyone seems to know each other

Are you planning to do lots of stuff that gives student discount outside of Oxford? If not, no. Even if they are outside of Oxford, they sometimes accept bod cards. My local gym did.

Does your bod card then give you discounts in oxford similar to the NUS card?

Pretty random question, but is it possible to link up your Oxford email account so you receive emails from it on your phone?

Pretty random question, but is it possible to link up your Oxford email account so you receive emails from it on your phone?

Pretty random question, but is it possible to link up your Oxford email account so you receive emails from it on your phone?

Pretty random question, but is it possible to link up your Oxford email account so you receive emails from it on your phone?

Hi Guys! I'm preparing to go to Somerville in October and just wondering whether we are supposed to buy our academic dress/Sub fusc in advance or when we get their? Where would you recommend to buy academic dress/Sub fusc? Also how do you guys attach things to the walls of your accommodation if you can't use blue tack (Somerville Licence to Occupy) or do you? Thanks for any answers :-)


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Hi Guys! I'm preparing to go to Somerville in October and just wondering whether we are supposed to buy our academic dress/Sub fusc in advance or when we get there?

Hi Guys! I'm preparing to go to Somerville in October and just wondering whether we are supposed to buy our academic dress/Sub fusc in advance or when we get their? Where would you recommend to buy academic dress/Sub fusc? Also how do you guys attach things to the walls of your accommodation if you can't use blue tack (Somerville Licence to Occupy) or do you? Thanks for any answers :-)


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