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Original post by TypicalNerd
I’m a little late here…

Hope you speedily recover from the flu. It sucks - I had a bad case of it during the time I had my interviews with Oxford (yet somehow despite that I still got in).

I am so glad to see we agree on your stance regarding applying to Oxford. Life is indeed much too short to not take any chances. Have you looked into colleges that appeal?


I've heard that Somerville has great tutors. But honestly, I think I'm more inclined to apply for Open application as I find all the colleges enticing.
Original post by hhhhu09-ioju90
I've heard that Somerville has great tutors. But honestly, I think I'm more inclined to apply for Open application as I find all the colleges enticing.

Fair enough. I’d recommend using the college suggester anyway just in case there were things you hadn’t yet thought about wanting in a college: http://apply.oxfordsu.org/colleges/suggester/
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Original post by hhhhu09-ioju90
I'm a big GG fan. TWICE, NJ, Kiss of Life! The only bg song I really was obsessed with this year was Perfume :colone:

THEY ALL SLAY SO HARD. That's makes the two of us ;D
Original post by toothysmile
Perfume is so good, sth about it slapps so hard!! Sorry to hear about all the disbandment news from gg this year, it's rough... But hopefully the new HybexGeffen gg will cheer you up!

I AGREE TOO~ Perfume was epic !!!!
And WHAT??? there's a new Hybe gg @toothysmile??? (I live under a rock)
update!
HIYA! I'm back for another update. Not a lot has happened since I last posted though:


Still working on my university application! I decided to apply to UCL, Bath, Edinburgh. I have been considering Imperial but I'm going back and forth because I've heard that the environment there isn't ideal.

Stressed about my personal statement: I've been told its Oxbridge standard by my university advisor but I'm still trying to see if I can use better language to sound more convincing.

SCHOOL :frown:! I have a lot of projects due, and I wonder if I'm being worn too thin...

I'm going to a university fair on Monday, and I wonder how that will change my university applications... very excited indeed!

Looked at what Oxford colleges I would potentially like to apply too, shortlisted quite a few!

Feeling like I'm a bit behind in interview preparation. I've been told to do many Cambridge challenges; Olympiads and I just can't find the time! I need to work on my time management skills...


This update is kind of boring but that's my reality right now: boring! :colonhash:
(edited 1 month ago)
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Original post by hhhhu09-ioju90
update!
HIYA! I'm back for another update. Not a lot has happened since I last posted though:


Still working on my university application! I decided to apply to UCL, Bath, Edinburgh. I have been considering Imperial but I'm going back and forth because I've heard that the environment there isn't ideal.

Stressed about my personal statement: I've been told its Oxbridge standard by my university advisor but I'm still trying to see if I can use better language to sound more convincing.

SCHOOL :frown:! I have a lot of projects due, and I wonder if I'm being worn too thin...

I'm going to a university fair on Monday, and I wonder how that will change my university applications... very excited indeed!

Looked at what Oxford colleges I would potentially like to apply too, shortlisted quite a few!

Feeling like I'm a bit behind in interview preparation. I've been told to do many Cambridge challenges; Olympiads and I just can't find the time! I need to work on my time management skills...


This update is kind of boring but that's my reality right now: boring! :colonhash:


Sike my blog is more boring!! It’s literally BS :sob: yours is better lol
I’m also an intl student, gna do physics at Oxford!! XD
Original post by PAT_22
Sike my blog is more boring!! It’s literally BS :sob: yours is better lol
I’m also an intl student, gna do physics at Oxford!! XD


Good luck! I assume you are preparing for the Physics admission exam?
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Original post by hhhhu09-ioju90
Good luck! I assume you are preparing for the Physics admission exam?


Oh I’ve already finished A Levels, starting uni on Monday! Lol (I did PAT last year lol.)
Original post by PAT_22
Oh I’ve already finished A Levels, starting uni on Monday! Lol (I did PAT last year lol.)


OH! Oh my god sorry I seem so daft. Congrats on your admission! Any advice for applicants? :biggrin:
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(This is a question I get asked a lot but I don’t think I’ve ever given an actually useful response XD gna hv to think about it will come back hmmm)
Original post by PAT_22
(This is a question I get asked a lot but I don’t think I’ve ever given an actually useful response XD gna hv to think about it will come back hmmm)


No problem (lol late of reply shame here for me)!
(edited 2 months ago)
Hi just messaging to let yall know im alive just in holiday kisses!
update!

HI!!!! I've missed you guys a lot. :grouphugs: I haven't been updating as consistently as I'd like but that's because I have been busy lately!
Here is what I've been up to:


FINALLY submitted my application. I am applying for Oxford, UCL, Bath, Edinburgh and Manchester

Grinding on tests: I got my pure work back (not test but similar) and I made so many silly mistakes that I was so ashamed. I'll take it as a lesson to be more careful next time. I also had a biology test that I think I did pretty good on but I do NOT want to jinx myself. Aaaand I have a Chemistry test in exactly one week... :angry:Tis the season to NOT be jolly.

Focusing on myself: Outside of my studies, I've been trying really hard to better myself. This means sleeping as early as I can, eating less junk and moving more. It's made me feel a lot better since I started the gym, but I still can't put those snacks down hmm...

Another way I'm trying to improve myself is to STOP comparing myself to other people. It's crippling in my case, and it feels horrible. :frown:


I know this update is a little mundane and less studies focused but I tried to switch it up a little since I feel it gives my blog a lot more depth. I hope you liked it :biggrin:! Feel free to ask me anythingggggg
Congratulations for submitting the UCAS form, take a well deserved break!!!
(edited 1 month ago)
Original post by toothysmile
Congratulations for submitting the UCAS form, take a well deserved break!!!


Thank u lovelyyyy
quietly walks in Ahem... soooo, I'm back! I'm just a bit fashionably late (as always).
The reason why I was gone? Well... I just sort of... forgot? Not being able to update this blog has saddened me deeply but I underestimated how busy I would be. I'll try harder from now on but I can't make any solid promises!

So what has happened since I was gone?

Got an offer from Manchester! (oh yeah i forgot to mention i switched out imperial for manchester)

Struggling bad with maths :frown:

Trying to prep myself with interviews but I'm getting overwhelmed.

Currently cramming for my mechanics test!

I do have tons more going on but its VERY mundane and I like to keep it fresh in this blog :biggrin:!
(edited 3 weeks ago)
Original post by hhhhu09-ioju90
quietly walks in Ahem... soooo, I'm back! I'm just a bit fashionably late (as always).
The reason why I was gone? Well... I just sort of... forgot? Not being able to update this blog has saddened me deeply but I underestimated how busy I would be. I'll try harder from now on but I can't make any solid promises!

So what has happened since I was gone?

Got an offer from Manchester! (oh yeah i forgot to mention i switched out imperial for manchester)

Struggling bad with maths :frown:

Trying to prep myself with interviews but I'm getting overwhelmed.

Currently cramming for my mechanics test!

I do have tons more going on but its VERY mundane and I like to keep it fresh in this blog :biggrin:!

Congrats on the offer :smile:

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