What *actually* makes an Oxbridge degree better than the rest? - Page 4

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hobnob

Well, it might, if the apostrophes were properly protected...

They wouldn't want those apostrophes getting too big for their boots. First, they'll demand jobs, then it'll be equal rights and before long they'll take over the world.

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Jigglypuff

What makes an Oxbridge degree better than the rest?

It turns you into someone who discusses grammar on an internet forum. Seriously, a lot of it seems to be in jest...but the number of times it happens on this forum is ridiculous!

Reply 62

HCD

Before the world take-over, the UK media will jump on the bandwagon.

"OXFORD DISCRIMINATES AGAINST APOSTROPHIC STUDENTS"

Shortly after, we'll be treated to the headline:

"OXFORD PITCHES FOR APOSTROPHIC STUDENTS"

The Guardian will do a heart-warming story on how State-educated Laura Spostrophe was rejected by Oxford, in favour of a flashier set of students, like independently-schooled semi-colons. There will be public outcry!

Reply 63

bright star

Opsimathmo

dude it's not arrogant.... anyone can wiggle their fingers quickly, what you're writing needs to be actual sentences, your head has to be able to keep up.... if you take a proper typing job at some point, you'll realise that your fingers will reach a point eventually where your head can't keep up....

Reply 64

HCD

bright star

Works both ways. When I'm handwriting (I hate writing!) I often find that my hand can't keep up with my mind. :frown:

Reply 65

bright star

yeah it does but don't know about you, i type a lot faster than i write.

Reply 66

HCD

Yup, me too. Hence I said handwriting.

Reply 67

Well, you learn something new every single day. And you Oxbridge students should be ashamed, you're on holiday, read a book or take a practice exam or something. Don't waste your time creating words like apostrophic...

*tuts*

Reply 68

HCD

Actually, apostrophic was what Safari's dictionary wanted it to be! I was all for inventing the word apostrophetic, taking a similar extension to prophetic.

I see it appears to be a real word, albeit with slightly different meaning:

"of or characteristic of apostrophe; 'a passage of apostrophic grandeur'"

Reply 69

Glutamic Acid

That mistake was catapostrophic.

Reply 70

Jibzy

life isnt really about where you studied. its about being an 'individual' and standing out. yes oxbridge helps, but its never a guarantee. i know people who graduated from surrey and are getting jobs before oxbridge graduates. yeah it might sound wierd, but never underestimate the significance of the 'individual'!

Reply 71

hobnob

HCD

"Student's", surely? :p:

Reply 72

Empyreal Rhapsody

flump

Did you mean write the perfect essay. Sorry if it seems picky but I am in HR and I would not be impressed with that Oxbridge student/graduate or not. That is the sort of mistake that can cost you a job in a competitive market.

Is this not a question? Sorry if it seems picky but I am a grammar Nazi, and I am unimpressed by this, HR or not.

:p:

Reply 73

DannyBoy123

hobnob

"Student's", surely? :p:

Err no, in this case 'students' is fine as it is a simple plural...I think. lol.

Reply 74

Collingwood

I would have thought that the main factor is that the brightest A level students, who get their pick of all the best unis, generally choose oxbridge over other universities. I doubt the teaching is substantially different from the second or third "tier" universities.

Reply 75

HCD

He didn't mean that. He meant that apostrophic students were "student's", for the sake of an apostrophe. Student's as a plural would be criminal!

Reply 76

generalebriety

DannyBoy123

Err no, in this case 'students' is fine as it is a simple plural...I think. lol.

I'm inclined to believe it was a joke. :p:

Reply 77

generalebriety

HCD

He didn't mean that. He meant that apostrophic students were "student's", for the sake of an apostrophe. Student's as a plural would be criminal!

Ooh dear...

Reply 78

DannyBoy123

This is getting way too confusing! lol :biggrin:

Reply 79

flump

Empyreal Rhapsody

Is this not a question? Sorry if it seems picky but I am a grammar Nazi, and I am unimpressed by this, HR or not.

:p:

Like I said before I can relax because I have the job. I find the mistakes that immediately get picked up are confusing write and right, their, there and they're and where, were and wear. Don't know why but that is my experience. If you don't want the information you don't have to take it but when you are looking for a job you will find that it makes a difference.