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Choosing an Oxford College

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Original post by BJack
Rude in what way?


I asked for help at the desk by the entrance, and the three helpers basically blanked me and ignored my questions. Not quite sure why..
Ended up standing around just waiting until a very nice medical student came in asking if anyone wanted a tour - he was lovely.
Original post by natninja
Oh wasn't gyms sorry, a friend of mine was told that you were the only college with your own squash courts :tongue:


No more accurate i'm afraid :tongue: A quick google seems to imply most colleges have them, many on-site.
Original post by nexttime
No more accurate i'm afraid :tongue: A quick google seems to imply most colleges have them, many on-site.


that's exactly what I said to my friend :tongue:
Does anyone have a recommendation for physics?
I am thinking about nose or Christ church or Merton but none of those impress me particularly.
:cry:help me here PLZ or just throw me the one with the highest rate of acceptance then,hahaha
Original post by mapoftheworld
Does anyone have a recommendation for physics?
I am thinking about nose or Christ church or Merton but none of those impress me particularly.
:cry:help me here PLZ or just throw me the one with the highest rate of acceptance then,hahaha


In what way are you looking for the college to be impressive?
There isn't a point in trying to play the numbers game, just apply to the one that you want the most. Or, alternatively, you can make an open offer and not choose a college.
Original post by mapoftheworld
Does anyone have a recommendation for physics?
I am thinking about nose or Christ church or Merton but none of those impress me particularly.
:cry:help me here PLZ or just throw me the one with the highest rate of acceptance then,hahaha


Go to Worcester, you wont be disappointed! :P
Original post by SHELDON123
Go to Worcester, you wont be disappointed! :P


Amen to that :five:
Original post by The_Lonely_Goatherd
Amen to that :five:

I have to say that this thread (esp the last few pages) is occupied by Worcester lovers..
Original post by pak1994
In what way are you looking for the college to be impressive?
There isn't a point in trying to play the numbers game, just apply to the one that you want the most. Or, alternatively, you can make an open offer and not choose a college.

Can I say easy to get in? :P
Just kidding
errrrrrrrrr let me see
accommodation and beautiful old buildings would be my criteria then:wink:
Original post by mapoftheworld
Can I say easy to get in? :P
Just kidding
errrrrrrrrr let me see
accommodation and beautiful old buildings would be my criteria then:wink:


Haha, if only it were that simple :biggrin:
Well, as of today I am going to New college in October, and I would say that definitely fulfils your requirements... :tongue:
Original post by pak1994
Haha, if only it were that simple :biggrin:
Well, as of today I am going to New college in October, and I would say that definitely fulfils your requirements... :tongue:

i was just about to do the research about that one
you know i am SHORTLISTing my list of colleges:cool:
Original post by mapoftheworld
i was just about to do the research about that one
you know i am SHORTLISTing my list of colleges:cool:


Woo (it's really nice).
Haha, well, one more on the list won't hurt. :tongue: Have you been able to go to Oxford and have a look around?
Original post by pak1994
Woo (it's really nice).
Haha, well, one more on the list won't hurt. :tongue: Have you been able to go to Oxford and have a look around?

sadly no
i had the chance to go with my parents as they have just been visited ox lfew days ago
but i went debate..
it seems hertford would be my choice:biggrin:
Original post by mapoftheworld
sadly no
i had the chance to go with my parents as they have just been visited ox lfew days ago
but i went debate..
it seems hertford would be my choice:biggrin:


That's a shame. Will you be able to visit on the September open day as this might let you get more of a feel of the place?
Well, if you can't be tempted... :tongue:
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Original post by pak1994
That's a shame. Will you be able to visit on the September open day as this might let you get more of a feel of the place?
Well, if you can't be tempted... :tongue:

kind of forget you're waving the flag of whom..Worcester?
nevermind lah, if i had the luck to be bonded with it that would be awesome
the reason i don't make it my first choice is because it's too popular and competitive as I thought:redface:
Original post by mapoftheworld
I have to say that this thread (esp the last few pages) is occupied by Worcester lovers..


They're the best kind of people :yep:
Subscribing to this thread in the (vain) hope that applicants won't keep stipulating 'old buildings' as one of their criteria. Seriously, the modern colleges like St Catherine's are just as good in their teaching, sometimes more practical in what they can offer for accommodation, and you can go visit the old colleges any time. I encourage people to widen their horizons because you can get the 'Oxford experience' in places other than Christ Church or Worcester :wink: I've had a fantastic three years at Catz so I'd love if more people would consider it.

(Plus I didn't freeze to death in the winter. Central heating is a pretty damn big plus.)
Original post by Sunshine Jess
Hi, I'm sure this has already been raised, but I just wanted to know which colleges have access to actual kitchens in first year. I know eating in hall is a big part of the whole experience, just I want to cook my own food too sometimes!

So far I've heard that St John's and Somerville are good in this respect? Thank you in advance :biggrin:

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Bit late, but all Merton students have kitchen access including ovens and freezers and other exciting things.

Original post by mapoftheworld
Can I say easy to get in? :P
Just kidding
errrrrrrrrr let me see
accommodation and beautiful old buildings would be my criteria then:wink:


MERTON
Original post by Sunshine Jess
Hi, I'm sure this has already been raised, but I just wanted to know which colleges have access to actual kitchens in first year. I know eating in hall is a big part of the whole experience, just I want to cook my own food too sometimes!

So far I've heard that St John's and Somerville are good in this respect? Thank you in advance :biggrin:

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You're right about Somerville being brilliant in absolutely every way :colondollar:, including this one :biggrin:, but I'm sure we're not the only ones - pretty much all colleges offer meals on a pay-as-you-go basis and provide self catering facilities as an alternative.
Original post by anyone_can_fly
Bit late, but all Merton students have kitchen access including ovens and freezers and other exciting things.



MERTON

How come?

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