I think I could be Oxbridge potential- but worry about self-motivation and passion

I can't advise much about English. What I'd like to say is that quite a few lazy people - myself included - end up at Oxford and manage to adapt to the environment and workload without too much trouble

Oh really? Thats very reassuring I have to say! Were you doubtful about applying, or were you fairly confident that Oxford was for you?

I wasn't initially that interested but when I went there on the open days and again for the Sutton Trust, I realised it was a place I could be very happy and comfortable in

I hoped to get in but was quite stunned to receive the offer from the college I'd applied to. I left the interview period thinking I'd blown it

I've just accidently negged you. I'll give you some pos rep tomorrow.
Sorry about that...

I wasn't initially that interested but when I went there on the open days and again for the Sutton Trust, I realised it was a place I could be very happy and comfortable in

I hoped to get in but was quite stunned to receive the offer from the college I'd applied to. I left the interview period thinking I'd blown it

I think you should apply anyway. I enjoy Classics a lot and I'm interested in the subject- but is it my passion in life? I'm not so sure. As for motivation, well I'm sure you'll need plenty to keep up with the workload but as The_Lonely_Goatherd said, people probably adapt out of necessity.

May I ask how you found life at Oxford university?

Just remember
If you never tried - You'll never live happily and live with regrets
If you try - You may achieve your dream and be super happy but if not, Atleast you can live the rest of life knowing you tried and that inself is self motivation and passion.

I've just accidently negged you. I'll give you some pos rep tomorrow.
Sorry about that...

I was very ill and this shapes how I see the whole experience. If you put the illnesses to one side, there are lots of happy memories and great experiences. It was beyond what I expected and despite lots of difficult times and pain, I don't regret going there for a second. I fitted in very well and made lots of friends for life amongst people my age and tutors too

Illness did taint the whole experience though and so I'm not always the best person to ask

Oh, I am sorry to hear of your misfortune! I can imagine the tutors and students being far less pompous and bourgeois than the typical stereotype depicts them though.

They certainly were! I found all the pomp and circumstance that people expect from Oxbridge at my insurance uni instead, so I was very glad when Oxford took me in anyway

A university degree - and even more so Oxbridge - is about more than "box ticking", so you would be likely to find an Oxford or Cambridge degree much more to your taste than A-level
Motivation wise, nothing matches an angry tutor ... You kind of get into a rhythm of reading and writing essays, and the weekly feedback on written work is really helpful.