Oxford Graduate Application 2012/13

I've got two full-sized checked bags plus my carry-on, includes a towel and winter gear. I might buy more linens once I see what's provided. It's everything I could think of except my ski boots.

I second the earlier motion to have a pub night, does anyone know what the orientation schedule entails?

Josh

Hey Josh,

sounds like a good plan with regards to the luggage.... Are you planning to bring some electronic stuff too (hairdryer, kettle etc.) or are you buying this stuff on site?

I totally agree that a pub night would be great fun..especially to meet all the TSR guys I think there is no such night at the orientation programme.. Which college are you at?

The Fresher's Guide suggested against hairdryers and kettles (they consume a lot of power) in favour of picking them up in town. I'm packing just the laptop, shaver, and ipod; planning to pick up a local phone upon arrival.

Reading through the programme guide now, how's the evening of the 27th, following the international students' social hour (ending at 17.00)? Any locals or continuing students who'd like to recommend a place?

The Fresher's Guide suggested against hairdryers and kettles (they consume a lot of power) in favour of picking them up in town. I'm packing just the laptop, shaver, and ipod; planning to pick up a local phone upon arrival.

Reading through the programme guide now, how's the evening of the 27th, following the international students' social hour (ending at 17.00)? Any locals or continuing students who'd like to recommend a place?

BTW does anyone know whether partners will be allowed at the Freshers Fair???

Any advise is much appreciated...

Best

toni

Yeah any recommendation would be great... WHO ELSE IS INTERESTED IN JOINGING A PUB NIGHT???? Could be great fun...

Regards

BTW does anyone know whether partners will be allowed at the Freshers Fair???

Any advise is much appreciated...

Best

toni

Do you mean the society fair, where you sign up to mailing lists etc? I think not. Usually, each person receives one ticket giving them a date and rough time to go in, and no one else can go in. However, if your partner wants to sign up for society mailing lists, she will be able to do so, although there can be complications if non-students want to join societies.

One of the questions on this page addresses that ("Can my partner/spouse attend the orientation programme?"):
http://www.ox.ac.uk/students/new/orientation/

It says that partners cannot join the main orientation event due to space, but there is a partner-specific event a day later on September 28th. You can sign up for that by emailing [email protected]. My boyfriend and I will definitely be attending that one together.

Hi guys - I'd be up for a pub night (though the facebook group for my course was also talking about doing something on the 27th).

Re packing - I'm not taking appliances (other than laptop and its paraphernalia), I'm not taking sheets, towels, pillows or anything (I'll buy them there), and I STILL can't fit everything in my suitcase. I don't know what I'm going to do.

As I'm going to have to buy a whole heap of stuff in Oxford, I was wondering whether anyone had an opinion on whether the estimated living costs were about right, or whether I should try and arrange a bit more money. I've paid for my accommodation already for the year (which includes bills and internet), and so I'd have about £8000 remaining (based on the amount I have to guarantee - ie Oxford's estimate of living costs), to last me until the end of July.
I've budgeted separately for set-up costs (e.g. sheets etc, general home stuff, cleaning supplies, stationery, limited text books), but NOT for winter clothing, which I don't yet have because apparently our winter isn't real winter - so the £8k would be for day to day food, clothes (because I won't be able to take heaps of mine), stuff to do, whatever.

Do you think that will be enough? I'm borrowing some of this, so I could try to borrow more. Or will that be ample, and I should maybe borrow less? (I'm obviously not expecting professional financial advice, but if anyone has a rough idea, it would be very handy).

Apologies for my incessant questions - I'm in full freak out mode here

Yeah my suitcase also has limited space... I guess we all have the same problem...

With regards to the money I would say it depends on how long you have to stay in Oxford. I mean, 9 or 12 month but I guess you´ll stay 9 right?
To be honest I really can´t tell whether that amount will be enough but basically I think it´s always good to have something on the site ...
On the other hand that would be approximately 888 pounds per month (for a total period of 9 month) which is imo quite a lot and should be sufficient...

May I ask where are you from? You said your winter isn´t really a winter and thus I am curious...

She is from Australia, she even has a flag in her profile
I think £8K is more than enough. Oxford estimates that that's what we need including rent/bills but if you've already paid that then you have plenty to live of.