Would you prefer a degree from Oxbridge but little / no social life or a degree .....

Oh I'm guessing you've spent time at both Unis, so aren't just talking complete bull? Or are you just a GCSE/AS/A-Level student talking rubbish?

The social life is what you make it at any university.

Though from what I've seen it's absolutely fine in Cambridge; in fact I probably would have had less of a social life if I went to any other university.

I have been to both Cambridge & LSE which is why I can make an objective judgment. Although I would refrain from calling Cambridge a social wasteland, it is far from being one of the most socially vibrant unis in the country, but of course this is with good reason. LSE however has two distinct social networks, the independent school network and the citywide University of London social organisation. I personally know peoele who go to LSE but spend more time engaging in intercollegiate activities than the actual LSE events, which is not to say that the LSE social network isnt varied or entertaining, but the UoL network encompasses all the member unis so involves far greater access to facilities and resources than available at any individual uni in the country. Which is why I say the social life on offer at LSE is better than at Oxbridge.

I stopped reading when you used the word 'objectively' when giving an opinion, and when you inferred that Cambridge=Oxbridge. You've just rendered your opinion null and void.

It's not an opinion though, it's observable truth, in that I have been to both Cambridge and LSE, I have observed the social networks of both, and I am just stating what I saw.

Durham isn't exactly famous for it's social scene either tbh

I love it how people imagine students at oxford to be these social recluses, who sit hunched over a desk, quill in hand working endlessly by candlelight.

Definitely not at Manchester - the so called "party university" :P

Well, depends what you're after in a "social scene". For clubbing, no (although with new clubs and music venues it's improving). But many people don't like this and still find themselves well catered for. Intercollegiate and university-wide sport (which is a big thing), many societies, theatre etc.

Someone who wants to go clubbing every night will be bored. But this isn't everyone.

Which brings me onto this. Universities are filled with students. This may seem like an obvious statement to make but I fail to see how a city and institution with thousands of (mainly) young people, many of whom you'll have plenty in common with, can provide a poor social scene. The college life of Oxford and Cambridge provides its own social opportunities and there's a lot going on at a university-wide level. What's more, Oxford and Cambridge are still relatively decent size cities in my opinion with music venues, pubs, clubs, theatres etc. There's plenty to do and a wealth of opportunities to socialise.





They may be pushed more than those at other universities but most have (or should have) excellent time management skills. It's not so intensive that students are left with little free time.



That's Newcastle

So what would you prefer, a degree from Oxbridge but no social life or a degree...

I love it how people imagine students at oxford to be these social recluses, who sit hunched over a desk, quill in hand working endlessly by candlelight.

I have been to both Cambridge & LSE which is why I can make an objective judgment. Although I would refrain from calling Cambridge a social wasteland, it is far from being one of the most socially vibrant unis in the country, but of course this is with good reason. LSE however has two distinct social networks, the independent school network and the citywide University of London social organisation.

Firstly, Oxbridge is Oxbridge. You simply don't pass it up.

Well I guess, people from Cambridge do have a social life. The real question I guess is a 1st from Cambridge Vs no Socia life.