[im so academic]

(Original post by Ewadham)
Hi, my name is vicky wadham, I was just curious to see if having wadham as a surname would give me any advantage in applying to wadham college. Thanks.

I know I shouldn't judge, but you're a prospective Oxford applicant and you're asking this question?



Look up the selection criteria for your subject.

[EnVogue]

(Original post by nempozpag)
Probably the opposite actually. They ask you why you picked wadham, you say "LulZ cos my suRname is liek t0tally the sam3 name, lemme in!!111"

I've heard worse reasons to go to a college, "Why do you want to come to Emmanuel" - "because it's the only one without a religious name"

[Aodhán]

Obviously. It's basically like you own them, they can't reject you!

[BJack]

No Mansfields at Mansfield; no News at New; no Crosses at St Cross; Mr Pembroke is at St Hilda's; Mr Wadham is at Teddy Hall; Miss Wolfson is also at Teddy Hall.

There is a Green at Green Templeton, though.

[hobnob]

(Original post by BJack)
No Mansfields at Mansfield; no News at New; no Crosses at St Cross; Mr Pembroke is at St Hilda's; Mr Wadham is at Teddy Hall; Miss Wolfson is also at Teddy Hall.

There is a Green at Green Templeton, though.

As well as a Templeton, apparently.

[conkerina]

(Original post by Ewadham)
No because Cambridge is named after Cambridge the city, whereas wadham college is named after the founders Nicholas and Dorothy wadham. Most probably my ancestors!

They had no children and Nicholas was the only son of his mum's second marriage to a Wadham.

[neiljeff123]

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...p?id=510887962

my housemate - shes at durham im afraid

[whenjokersattack]

Hey,
So I'm planning to apply to Oxford, and Wadham right now is my first choice so far in colleges. I was wondering if anyone's studying/studied history there and can tell me if it's good? I mean, I know it will be good at any college, but any really small differences? (Like, is the library good/are the tutors alright etc)
Also, I do admittedly like it because of the stereotypical "left" vibe and supposed political activism. (plus the fact it's large, central, old) Do you reckon this is a good enough reason to base my college choice on?
Thanks

[OG J0E]

(Original post by whenjokersattack)
Hey,
So I'm planning to apply to Oxford, and Wadham right now is my first choice so far in colleges. I was wondering if anyone's studying/studied history there and can tell me if it's good? I mean, I know it will be good at any college, but any really small differences? (Like, is the library good/are the tutors alright etc)
Also, I do admittedly like it because of the stereotypical "left" vibe and supposed political activism. (plus the fact it's large, central, old) Do you reckon this is a good enough reason to base my college choice on?
Thanks

firstly - history - good choice

your choice of college isn't so important for history (I mean, there's a 1/3 chance you'll get in somewhere else anyhow).
in first year most of the teaching will be done in college with your college tutors, in second and third year it will nearly all be done at other colleges with other tutors (depending obvs on which options you take).

but yeah, the Wadham tutors are pretty safe and the library is really good too (if you can't get hold of a book you can just ask friends at other colleges to get a copy out of their library for you), again you'll probably be doing most of your work in the History Faculty Library which is open to students from all colleges. good luck

[don_lad_]

Just applied for English Lit 2012 entry! Buzzin!

[Kelly-Leigh]

Okay so i've been looking at colleges trying to choose one to come to, thinking of trying to Wadham to study English and History, anyone do this course/ them seperatley?

Could anyone help me and tell me what the college life is like, social-life wise aswell as accomodation etc thanks!

[nickopicko]

Hey guys,

Just wondering who else has applied to Wadham this year and whether they've heard about interviews etc? I've applied for MML and took the test on November 2nd and still waiting for a response...

[punctuation]

Most applicants have not heard anything from their college regarding interviews. You are clearly not alone. There is absolutely no need to panic, as everyone is due to have interview invitations or rejections about next Friday to the latest a week before your interview date.

[JCC-MGS]

BUMP

Where my people at

[Remy-Rae]

I have an interview at Wadham! I'm excited to stay in the college, hehe

[doloroushazy]

i feel a bit **** asking this but whereabouts in college are you allowed to smoke? I know you have to be like 10 metres away from all buildings or something

[SamF1992]

(Original post by doloroushazy)
i feel a bit **** asking this but whereabouts in college are you allowed to smoke? I know you have to be like 10 metres away from all buildings or something

As long as you're outside, it's generally fine.

[doloroushazy]

(Original post by SamF1992)
As long as you're outside, it's generally fine.

muchos gracias

[don_lad_]

(Original post by doloroushazy)
i feel a bit **** asking this but whereabouts in college are you allowed to smoke? I know you have to be like 10 metres away from all buildings or something

i smoked a lot when i was down for interviews and everywhere seemed fine, noone said anything.

[Savy G]

I really wanna go waddham tbh, place seems livee!