Harris Manchester College (Oxford) Students and Applicants

As you have said, it would be a good thing to take the LSE exam, even if only for my own satisfaction Though it is quite tough-a summary of 150 words, 2 essays and a mathematical exercise (and I am allergic to math lol ). Well, I guess, nothing ventured nothing gained It would leave me with a difficult choice, I have to admit, but, on the other hand, for the subject I want to read Oxbridge is the best and, if nothing else, it will give me the edge when applying for training contracts in the future.

I think it was quite brave of you to have only applied to one university, but it seems to have worked out for the best and I am really happy for you! Shame I didn't get to meet you at the interviews though...Well, there is always the post offer open day to make up for it, in addition to the following three years we are going to spend there

What was your offer? Mine was conditional on gaining a distinction on my course-I am well on track so far, averaging at 82% (I really have to start that essay tonight ).

I might have asked you this already, but where abouts do you live?

Ohhh the LSE test doesn't sound very fun does it... maybe stick with Oxford then

My offer is unconditional. I don't want to sound stupid, I must stress that I didn't expect to get in at all so it wasn't really brave (read stupid) to only apply to Oxford...!! It was more like a practise run for next year, to see if I would get an interview, with maybe a tiny little chance of getting an offer! I probably would have applied to York or LSE as well but I don't have to worry about that now

I have just started the second half of my French OU Certificate which finishes at the end of September. I have already passed the first half but I need to pass this year for it to stand as a proper qualification, otherwise last year will have been a waste of time. Luckily, I have a French boyfriend which is helpful.

It's very funny to think that we will probably get to know each other well in the real world, I imagine that we will get on quite well but it will be funny when we meet. I will be asking people: are you Eve from tsr.......?!

I live in the middle of the Cotswolds, it's very boring. Now stop checking tsr and do your essay and I will learn some French..! Although it is maybe a bit late now....

QUESTION to all you Harris Manchester boffins.

I am twenty three and sat my A levels in 2003, I got a very ordinary ABC in Theatre studies, Ancient History and History respectivly. My final year was a bit of a waste as I achieved early admittance to RADA, where i graduated with a BA in Acting (i know) in 2006.

I am looking to apply to Harris' in 2010 to read History and Politics. I have searched the internet for intensive 1 year a level & access to Higher education courses in London and can't discern the good from the bad.

Can anyone share their experience of access courses and concentrated A levels. I would really appreciate some guidance. Thanks.

My final year was a bit of a waste as I achieved early admittance to RADA, where i graduated with a BA in Acting (i know) in 2006.

http://www.facebook.com/wall.php?id=51560462100#/group.php?gid=51560462100&ref=mf

facebook group for incomin students 09/10

I'm gonna revive this thread, 'cause we're cool like that!

Anyone ever attend chapel services at HMC? What are they like?

I'm currently doing the Theology reading list I discussed with my tutor. Now: The Old Testament World (Davies). Next: The Gospels and Jesus (Stanton). I'm also looking for Catholic daily Mass near HMC that isn't at the exact time as meals in Hall. (Harder than it sounds.) How is everyone else preparing?

Nice to see you're enthusiastic about October. I, on the other hand, am taking a little time off of reading law books and am enjoying some good old fiction Just finishing Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' at the moment...

I knew you would respond right away! I must admit, I'm also fitting in some private reading - returning to the Chronicles of Narnia. (Currently on The Silver Chair, which I'm going to pick back up just as soon as I get off this site.)

There was a great documentary on BBC called something like 'The secret code of Narnia'. Apparently, each book symbolizes and can be connected with a a certain planet. It was pretty interesting stuff.

Yup, that's Michael Ward's Planet Narnia. I met him last summer, and will be reviewing the book on my blog. Do you know how I can watch the documentary online? iPlayer wasn't an option for me here in the U.S.

Unfortunately, I cannot think of anywhere that it could be available, apart from BBC Iplayer and Youtube. I looked at the latter, but only found short clips as opposed to the full documentary.