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How to choose a college for Oxford?

I will apply to Oxford to study computer science and so far, based on looks and qualities to describe it; I have narrowed it down to 3.New, University, Oriel colleges.
I have visited Keble college but it didn't really feel right for me. I imagine many will suggest to visit them but it will be expensive and time consuming for me to travel there for 2 hours each way. The rest of the colleges I used the 360 degree-view pictures on the website to see what they look like.
I am looking to take up sports at uni, would like a centrally located college and one with a fairly relaxed attitude to learning. I don't mind the size of the college too much but would prefer a close-knit community.
I would appreciate if anyone could give their experiences on how they chose their college and any extra relevant comments.
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Original post by GFSBPBE
I will apply to Oxford to study computer science and so far, based on looks and qualities to describe it; I have narrowed it down to 3.New, University, Oriel colleges.
I have visited Keble college but it didn't really feel right for me. I imagine many will suggest to visit them but it will be expensive and time consuming for me to travel there for 2 hours each way.
I am looking to take up sports at uni, would like a centrally located college and one with a fairly relaxed attitude to learning. I don't mind the size of the college too much but would prefer a close-knit community.
I would appreciate if anyone could give their experiences on how they chose their college and any extra relevant comments.


There is a good college suggester made by the student union.Here is the link. http://apply.oxfordsu.org/colleges/suggester/
Apart, from that you can look at what they offer eg: sports on their websites and on the student room there is pros and cons list of colleges for oxford.
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Original post by sophia13
There is a good college suggester made by the student union.Here is the link. http://apply.oxfordsu.org/colleges/suggester/
Apart, from that you can look at what they offer eg: sports on their websites and on the student room there is pros and cons list of colleges for oxford.


Thank you so much, the link is very helpful!
Original post by GFSBPBE
Thank you so much, the link is very helpful!


No problem.:smile:
Original post by sophia13
There is a good college suggester made by the student union.Here is the link. http://apply.oxfordsu.org/colleges/suggester/
Apart, from that you can look at what they offer eg: sports on their websites and on the student room there is pros and cons list of colleges for oxford.


We loved the college pet option provided by the link. Good info to have if you adore / are allergic to cats.

Five colleges have taken on the commitment of having tortoises: these can live upwards of 100 years so a sign the colleges are planning to be around long-term :smile:

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