Oxford 2012 Freshers Chat Thread

Original post by shoshin

Further to the Oxford Union posts, the term card isn't available in print till Freshers' Week so I wondered if anyone might want a link to it online:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/106599178/Michaelmas-2012-Oxford-Union

Last year Johnny Depp was the star attraction; looks like we have Kerry Katona this time :s-smilie:

I didn't think I'd want to join the OU, but it looks like it could be rather interesting!

Original post by Chazzybish

Someone mentioned earlier that you have to pay to attend some speaker events/debates even if you're a member - to what extent will that be the case this term, do you have any idea?

I'd be interested in the answer to this.

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shoshin

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Original post by Chazzybish

Someone mentioned earlier that you have to pay to attend some speaker events/debates even if you're a member - to what extent will that be the case this term, do you have any idea?

I wouldn't worry about this particular issue. Most events are free for members and if you ever have to pay, it will be for something that will be so impressive you will just be glad you were a member and able to go.

Don't forget that Freshers have two weeks' open access to the Union at the start of term, so plenty of opportunity to make an assessment :smile:

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fluteflute

Original post by shoshin

Don't forget that Freshers have two weeks' open access to the Union at the start of term, so plenty of opportunity to make an assessment :smile:

Oh really? That's awesome :biggrin:

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Chazzybish

Original post by shoshin

I wouldn't worry about this particular issue. Most events are free for members and if you ever have to pay, it will be for something that will be so impressive you will just be glad you were a member and able to go.

Don't forget that Freshers have two weeks' open access to the Union at the start of term, so plenty of opportunity to make an assessment :smile:

Thank you - that's very helpful! I guess I'll just wait until I get there then to make sure!

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shoshin

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Original post by fluteflute

Oh really? That's awesome :biggrin:

Yes, consider yourself effectively a member till, IIRC, Thursday of Week Two :smile:

The membership fee is reduced during this period too. Then at the end of the fortnight they say something like 'did we mention that Johnny Depp and Snow Patrol are here next week? Shame you won't be able to come.. or perhaps you would like to join?' :reel:

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Original post by shoshin

Yes, consider yourself effectively a member till, IIRC, Thursday of Week Two :smile:

The membership fee is reduced during this period too. Then at the end of the fortnight they say something like 'did we mention that Johnny Depp and Snow Patrol are here next week? Shame you won't be able to come.. or perhaps you would like to join?' :reel:

I think I'll just pay for the events I'm interested in :smile:

I won't have time :no:

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anyone_can_fly

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Original post by Julialala

No idea what building I'm in but I have an en suite and a kitchen. If ever you need a place to start fires, my kitchen will always be open. :wink:

How are everyone's cooking skills? Any horror stories? :biggrin:

A friend of mine tried to make tea by putting the kettle in the microwave. I've not done anything quite that bad, but I did almost set fire to an aubergine yesterday.

Original post by such_a_lady

I am going to attempt to bake once a week :awesome:

Maybe not every week, but cake tins and baking sheets are in the heap on the floor that at the moment constitutes my "packing".

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KingMessi

Original post by anyone_can_fly

A friend of mine tried to make tea by putting the kettle in the microwave. I've not done anything quite that bad, but I did almost set fire to an aubergine yesterday.

:five:

Maybe not every week, but cake tins and baking sheets are in the heap on the floor that at the moment constitutes my "packing".

Surely you're joking? Surely?

I can't even start packing yet as I'm away Monday through Thursday next week. :sigh:

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I am loving these cooking disaster stories. I'll add one to the mix: my sister tried to make that microwave porridge and duly stuck the bowl in the microwave. After a while she came to check with me- "Chiara, don't you think this is a bit funny? It says 22 1/2 minutes on the packet...". I looked and it said 2 1/2 minutes. The thing had already been in the microwave for about 17 minutes and had of course exploded everywhere. :facepalm:

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KingMessi

http://jacknmoran.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/the-countdown-to-uni-nine-days-to-go/

Today's pre-uni blog, if anyone fancies a read. :colondollar:

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It's so tempting to add mine to TSR but I'm holding off until I actually start writing about Oxford :tongue:

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medbh4805

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How candid do you think a Freshers' blog should be?

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KingMessi

Original post by medbh4805

How candid do you think a Freshers' blog should be?

Hmm. Depends, really. I'd say candid enough to keep it compelling but perhaps not so candid that something you write would embarrass you later. Of course, that's clearly dependent on how easily one's embarrassed. I mean, it's a personal piece of writing, so one's own opinions are (and honesty is) clearly desirable to an extent.

Original post by such_a_lady

It's so tempting to add mine to TSR but I'm holding off until I actually start writing about Oxford :tongue:

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In all fairness mine isn't specifically about Oxford yet, and probably won't be solely about Oxford even when I come up...

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