Oxford PGCE 2022/23

I have accepted mine in Geography! Just waiting on student finance so I can see if I can afford it! Congrats on your place ☺️

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Original post by misthios2022

I have accepted mine in Geography! Just waiting on student finance so I can see if I can afford it! Congrats on your place ☺️

That’s so exciting! Happy to meet you on here :smile:

I am also waiting to hear back from my Student Finance (Wales) application but really looking forward to September.

Which college did you apply for?

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Original post by Lucy Richards

That’s so exciting! Happy to meet you on here :smile:

I am also waiting to hear back from my Student Finance (Wales) application but really looking forward to September.

Which college did you apply for?

Lovely! I applied for St Stephen’s House, I’m in my late 20s and it seems a bit more peaceful. How about you? Great to virtually meet you!

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Original post by misthios2022

Lovely! I applied for St Stephen’s House, I’m in my late 20s and it seems a bit more peaceful. How about you? Great to virtually meet you!

That’s so good, as I’m the exact same! St Stephens looks great doesn’t it, I’m 23 and thought the college would be ideal for a close knit community.
I’ve not heard back yet though, have you? From memory it was 8-10 weeks after applying so should hear back this month.

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Original post by Lucy Richards

That’s so good, as I’m the exact same! St Stephens looks great doesn’t it, I’m 23 and thought the college would be ideal for a close knit community.
I’ve not heard back yet though, have you? From memory it was 8-10 weeks after applying so should hear back this month.

No I’ve not heard back either, but hoping it will be soon! It looks lovely to live there and I drive so the parking really appeals as well as all the lovely classic Oxford traditions. I will drop another post once I hear back from the college. I was going to try and private message you so we could connect on WhatsApp or something but I have no idea how to do that on here 🤣

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jacbrownhill

Hello!

I've just been accepted to the history PGCE programme! Would love to connect.

Jacqueline

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sianjb

Hey!

I’ve been accepted to do geography! I will be at Lady Margaret Hall. Would be great to hear from any of you!

Sian x x

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Sarah-Lou Miller

I am doing history, and I will also be at Lady Margaret Hall! Sarah

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Hello! I’m Jess and I’ll be at St Stephen’s House doing Geog, feel free to drop me a message 😊x

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Sarah-Lou Miller

Original post by jacbrownhill

Hello!

I've just been accepted to the history PGCE programme! Would love to connect.

Jacqueline

Hi Jacqueline, I will also be on the history PGCE programme, great to meet someone else who is! I'd love to connect too! I'm new to the Student Room so apparently I can't send private messages for a few days, so just saying hello in the forum instead :smile:

Sarah

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Nice to meet you all. I will be on the Maths PGCE Programme at St. Annes. I'm just wondering how everyone is getting along about contacting schools with regards to spring bundle. It would be great to share schools given if they can provide school experience, I'm sure they are likely open to providing it for other subjects as well!P.S. will be able to private message in a few days as new account, looking forward to get in touch and for any responses

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Dee2412

Hi, nice to meet you all!
I have an interview for a PGCE in biology on the 27th so I have a while to prep. I only just received an offer from UCL yesterday which gave me a little confidence boost.
A lot of people I know are telling me that it isn't really the calibre of the uni that's important, but the location you want to train in. Honestly I would love to go to Oxford, but is it more sensible to do it in London if I plan to teach here?
Khadija

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Hello @Dee2412 I think the location may matter if the school you are being trained is is hiring teachers in your subject - they may employ you after the PGCE

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I've found an additional secondary school which may be willing to provide school experience for orientation week in High Wycombe, if you're an incoming intern at Oxford PGCE PM me so I know you are interested

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Original post by W.Beaver

Nice to meet you all. I will be on the Maths PGCE Programme at St. Annes. I'm just wondering how everyone is getting along about contacting schools with regards to spring bundle. It would be great to share schools given if they can provide school experience, I'm sure they are likely open to providing it for other subjects as well!P.S. will be able to private message in a few days as new account, looking forward to get in touch and for any responses

Hello, nice to meet you! I’m exploring a few options for the first week of school experience, how’re you getting on? I’m based in Wales so considering doing it here or further afield depending on contacts in England! We’ve put a group of us together who’ve reached out in this thread in a group chat to compare notes etc.. let me know if you’d like to join via DM☺️
- Lucy

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Original post by Dee2412

Hi, nice to meet you all!
I have an interview for a PGCE in biology on the 27th so I have a while to prep. I only just received an offer from UCL yesterday which gave me a little confidence boost.
A lot of people I know are telling me that it isn't really the calibre of the uni that's important, but the location you want to train in. Honestly I would love to go to Oxford, but is it more sensible to do it in London if I plan to teach here?
Khadija

Hi! I agree with @W.Beaver it’s probably the location which would sway your decision. Oxfords course structure with the opportunity to work in various schools and how good the connections are the year are pretty impressive. And of course Oxford is an amazing place to live and work so it personally really impacted my choice!
Good luck with your interview ! X

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Thanks Lucy, I have DMed you I think! Not too certain about PMs or DMs on here as I'm quite new to this forum. Have been getting on alright - just has been proving tricky to get a primary school to respond. Since I'll be moving to Oxford in August I am trying to look for schools in that area

Original post by Lucy Richards

Hi! I agree with @W.Beaver it’s probably the location which would sway your decision. Oxfords course structure with the opportunity to work in various schools and how good the connections are the year are pretty impressive. And of course Oxford is an amazing place to live and work so it personally really impacted my choice!
Good luck with your interview ! X

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Dee2412

Original post by W.Beaver

I've found an additional secondary school which may be willing to provide school experience for orientation week in High Wycombe, if you're an incoming intern at Oxford PGCE PM me so I know you are interested

I have literally just accepted my offer to study just now. Haven't received my offer pack yet, but what is this about orientation week I'm hearing? Are we supposed to find our own school experience around Oxford?

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