Oxbridge for the normal guy?

I get the grades but like to go out and have fun more of them time, I was wondering if I would 'fit in' at these universities?

(edited 9 years ago)

Reply 1

fluteflute

Original post by RThornton

I get the grades but like to go out and have fun more of them time, I was wondering if I would 'fit in' at these universities?

Yes definitely! :smile:

e.g. look at this post from manic_fuzz: http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showpost.php?p=49834063&postcount=4321

Oxford and Cambridge are full of (mostly) normal people like yourself :rave:

Reply 2

Nymthae

I would recommend trying to visit. If it's not possible, you'll get to see it during interviews (if they request). It will help you get a feel for it.

Both myself and a friend went down to see Oxford and Cambridge. I really didn't like the feel of Oxford. I felt terribly out of place and very uncomfortable there. I did think Cambridge was alright though, but it can be college dependent, as I stayed at Churchill College which is less of a traditional college and had a much larger proportion of state school students so it all felt a bit more down to earth. I didn't apply to either (mainly on feelings, but not hitting 90% UMS hindered the whole Cambridge thing anyway) but my friend has just graduated from Oxford this year. We went to the same high school, and same college, in a "disadvantaged" area. He's 100% absolutely loved the experience, so what bothered me obviously didn't bother him. By the sounds of things he probably only bothered with ~2-3 of the bars/pubs mostly, but he got more involved in some societies (salsa dancing, and some martial art) as there's plenty of them.

They are people too, and everyone needs a break sometimes, so they're not going to be squirreled in their room 24/7.

Reply 3

Old_Simon

You need to write good English to go to either.

Reply 4

futbol

Improve your spelling and grammar before thinking about applying.

Reply 5

cole-slaw

Original post by RThornton

I get the grades but like to go out and have fun more of them time, I was wondering if I would 'fit in' at these universities?

Shorter terms, more intense workload, less of a party atmosphere, a higher percentage of preppy students, rubbish nightlife (particularly at Cambridge).

Lets be honest here. Oxbridge is obviously great in its own way, but if you want a fun time, probably better to go to a good red brick uni.

Reply 6

Its_Tito

It depends, do you want to go to uni to actually learn and spend your £9000 a year wisely while leaving in the end with one of the best university reputations in the world, or do you want to get a usually not as good education (depending on the course, always search that first as I doubt Oxbridge is best for Music or things like that, they are more Academic) and have a better time and night life.

Do some research, check uni websites, look at peoples personal experiences and visit the unis yourself to get a feel of the area.

Good Luck :smile:

And to the people talking about spelling and stuff, this is a forum not an application or something, not everyone is 150% concerned with correct English 24/7.

Reply 7

james22

Original post by Old_Simon

You need to write good English to go to either.

No you don't.

Reply 8

james22

Most of the people there are actually normal people (there are a high number of unusual ones, but they are still a minority). You won't be able to get pissed as much as other places, but there is plenty of chances to do so.

Reply 9

Viceroy

Original post by Its_Tito

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?s=Music

Reply 10

Its_Tito

Original post by Viceroy

http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings?s=Music

Well I apologise, I stand corrected, it was just a guess. The point I was trying to make is that Oxbridge will not be best in everything, and even if they are that is according to lead tables but your experience may differ.