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relaxed colleges

what are the most relaxed colleges at oxford. Which have the best mix of r'elax' and academic prowes. Is new college one of these. Thanks.

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Reply 1

Cirsium

I'd definitely recommend the Turl Street colleges (Jesus :sheep:

, Lincoln and Exeter). They're all middle sized, renouned for being quite friendly (although by that token also relatively insular) and yet still do pretty well. I'd naturally recommend Jesus over the other two. :wink:

Reply 2

tenjon

All colleges claim that they are 'relaxed'. It's one of those things in every entry in the alternative prospectus :rolleyes:

The best way to tell the differences in the atmospheres at each college is to have a look around, preferably when there are students there.

Reply 3

sjuthani

Fact*: Teddy Hall is the best :p:

(see this thread: Why is St. Edmund Hall so good?

*Stated fact may actually be an opinion. All rights reserved. Your home may be at risk from fire if you burn it down.

Reply 4

bobin

sjuthani

Fact*: Teddy Hall is the best

Seconded.

Reply 5

hayze

To quote to the virgin alternative guide:

New College is one of Oxford's least stressful places to live

That was one of the (many) reasons I applied there, though I cannot yet comment on its validity... :smile:

Balliol ftw.

Hertford is actually the most relaxed college for every subject except medicine. The most academic pressure from tutors anyone gets is "do your best". And that's the truth.

And it looks like this approach works - we're consistently near the top of the Norrington table.

Reply 10

London Prophet

Worcester and Pembroke are well reknowned for relaxed and social.

Reply 11

sokas

catz renowns itself for being down-to-earth and it truely is!

So basically, everyone will tell you their college is relaxed.

Reply 14

Athena

Yep, Wadham is relaxed too :biggrin:

Reply 15

hayze

lol! Anyone out there willing to name their college as stressful?!

Reply 16

El Stevo

LMH is by far the most relaxed college in Oxford. With imminent exams, how many other colleges had 11 a side football every night from 7 till 9? (3rd year versus all comers). Its just so awesome.

Reply 17

RichE

El Chueco

LMH is by far the most relaxed college in Oxford. With imminent exams, how many other colleges had 11 a side football every night from 7 till 9? (3rd year versus all comers). Its just so awesome.