Choosing an Oxford College

1986. There's a remarkably bad American film (about a Rhodes scholar who comes to Oxford to show all those Brits how to row and have a good time, but for some reason they don't quite seem to appreciate it) which was made shortly before then and which features an all-male Oriel in the role of the college which accepted the aforementioned Rhodes scholar. They must have been very desperate for a bit of extra money back then...

I was shown the trailer for Oxford Blues recently...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPhECBeUfFw

That one? It looks like an 80s parody they'd do on The daily show.

Evening,
I've been having a bit of trouble narrowing my choice of Oxford college down, with the main reason being I really don't have a clue what I want from it, really. I mean, with regards to accommodation, I'm not sure how much first year accommodation being in a modern block should dissuade me, really - having only lived in crappy, identikit houses on crappy, identikit estates thus far, one of the attractions of Oxford is being able to live in an old place with a bit of character, and thus I'm not really sure how I'd feel going to a college where accommodation was likely to be modern in the first year. So I'd be appreciative of any contributions from people who've been to such colleges.
Secondly, is the issue of kitchens and food - some colleges have borderline no kitchen facilities, some have lots. I was wondering how much of an issue a lack of kitchens would be, really - do you find it possible to survive on hall food and microwavable stuff without completely bankrupting yourself/ becoming malnourished? I'm just not really sure how important the option of having a kitchen would be, really. [also, I'd be grateful if people could perhaps comment on whether the amount of kitchens is sufficient or not in their college, since guides and websites don't really give a good idea of whether the amount is enough, I suppose].
I'll be very grateful if anybody can contribute anything useful.

Hi I would like to know which College is generally considered to have the friendliest/nicest people (because really that matters more than everything else for me)..

So far I'm quite fancying Trinity only because of the michelin chef I have heard so much about.. LOL.

I know there's 'no such thing' and 'it depends on your year' ect ect but if a college has a reputation for being friendly could you let me know which one it was? Thanks!!

Also if you mention any colleges could you mention how big they are?

Hi I would like to know which College is generally considered to have the friendliest/nicest people (because really that matters more than everything else for me)..

So far I'm quite fancying Trinity only because of the michelin chef I have heard so much about.. LOL.

I know there's 'no such thing' and 'it depends on your year' ect ect but if a college has a reputation for being friendly could you let me know which one it was? Thanks!!

Also if you mention any colleges could you mention how big they are?

St Hilda's is a very relaxed and friendly college.

Well I'm an unfriendly git, so not mine.

ps. there was a rumour when i applied that one of the chefs from the randolph hotel down the road cooks at worcester twice a week! I'm fairly sure that's not actually true, but the food on wednesdays and sundays is always especially good, so even if you go to a different college, make sure to visit worcester for hall on weds/sun!

And on the Trinity food front, I went on an exchange dinner recently, and it was chicken kiev, reheated chips and partially cooked plain carrots. Needless to say I'm never going to their hall again...