The Student Room Logo
Applying to Uni for 2024? Find your Uni here and chat with others! >>
Applying to Uni for 2024? Find your Uni here and chat with others! >>
Applying to Uni for 2024? Find your Uni here and chat with others! >>

Oxford PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) Students and Applicants

Scroll to see replies

Metamorphosis_S
Don't worry, I'm taking an actual suitcase. Although in my defence I don't actually own a weekend bag, and none of my schoolbags are big enough.


lol in that case i will very much love 2 ignore my travelbag then.. but i do love it, so casual :p:
Reply 3021
Avatar for dewinte
dewinte
fionaaaaa
thx, u 2! btw ur sig is really cool :smile:


Thanks, I added you and removed james28...'s friend as I have friends with PPE interview not in the list because they don't use TSR.
2GvSAP_Snoopy
Congrats :smile:

Am I right in assuming that we might be interviewed 6 times? (3 times at our college + 3 times at another college)
Is there also possible that we might end up at another college if we are given an offer?


You could be interviewed 9 times (or more) if you keep getting dragged to other colleges for interviews - but it's unlikely.

Most colleges do just 2 interviews, many only give one (one interview covering all 3 topics).

You may end up with an offer from a different college then you applied to.
dewinte
and taking my laptop etc.


On this point does anyone know if there will be internet availible?


Just thinking the news will change alot between sunday morning when i leave, and wednesday afternoon when my last interview could potentially be...

(Yes, i am aware of the existence of newspapers don't worry! I figured its just much quicker and easier if one's short on time before interviews to check a website/if early interview may not be time to find nesagent etc)
Reply 3024
Avatar for _denis_
_denis_
London Prophet
You could be interviewed 9 times (or more) if you keep getting dragged to other colleges for interviews - but it's unlikely.

Most colleges do just 2 interviews, many only give one (one interview covering all 3 topics).

You may end up with an offer from a different college then you applied to.


i just wanted to thank you man.... i mean all you did, all the work and support was really really helpful. all in all you are pretty wonderful:biggrin:

no but seriously you helped a lot and even if i dont get in now i want to thank you.
:smile:
Reply 3025
Avatar for dewinte
dewinte
rosa.s.
On this point does anyone know if there will be internet availible?


Just thinking the news will change alot between sunday morning when i leave, and wednesday afternoon when my last interview could potentially be...

(Yes, i am aware of the existence of newspapers don't worry! I figured its just much quicker and easier if one's short on time before interviews to check a website/if early interview may not be time to find nesagent etc)


In the what are you taking thread someone advised me that you will need a registered login and password to use wifi, but if you plug into the Ethernet port in the rooms you may not need one. We wont be given temporary passes for the internet at least at most colleges, or so I was informed so I guess bringing an Ethernet cable is the only option. Tbh I'm unsure why a direct link would be unsecured and not require a login but if he's there I'll accept what he says.
Reply 3026
Avatar for derble
derble
Hey dewinte, add Matthew_H to the Wadham list. <:
Reply 3027
Avatar for dewinte
dewinte
derble
Hey dewinte, add Matthew_H to the Wadham list. <:


Done, only just managed to squeeze him in :smile:, of to actually write history coursework now.
all so exciting :smile: so what are you guys wearing? I hear its FREEZING back there :s-smilie: ... somi reckon il be wearing as much as possible!
and what kind of preperation are you ppeists doing?
dewinte
of to actually write history coursework now.


:frown: Don't remind me, I'm not even half way through mine yet and it's in for wednesday next week: i.e. when I'm in Oxford!!! So I have to get it all done and checked over before Friday:eek:
kittykat3
and what kind of preperation are you ppeists doing?


Listening to these at the moment: http://nigelwarburton.typepad.com/philosophy_bites/past_programmes.html

Also, swatting up on The Economist's special report on Russia as it's relevant to subjects I mentioned in my PS.
aw thanks so much x i stupidly talked about china LOADS ... :frown:
reading the paper, the spectator, the economist, the new statesman and a book on Nazi Germany cos i mentioned it in my PS.
Do you guys not get an extension on your coursework if you're away for interview?
:s-smilie: that's a little harsh. I'm leaving my coursework till I get back I think, I've done waaaayyy too little prep for these inerviews and it's starting to hit me.
Metamorphosis_S
Do you guys not get an extension on your coursework if you're away for interview?
:s-smilie: that's a little harsh. I'm leaving my coursework till I get back I think, I've done waaaayyy too little prep for these inerviews and it's starting to hit me.


Nope, I have an RE final draft in for Friday, and then an Eng Lit first draft in for Tuesday. I'm away Sunday-Wednesday and haven't even started on the English, my teacher asked me to email it on Wednesday. I'll probably pull an all nighter to get it to him Thursday morning.
Metamorphosis_S
Do you guys not get an extension on your coursework if you're away for interview?
:s-smilie: that's a little harsh. I'm leaving my coursework till I get back I think, I've done waaaayyy too little prep for these inerviews and it's starting to hit me.


Unfortunately no, I'm really pissed that i don't but there's nothing I can do. So I have to just do the coursework and rant about it to anyone who'll listen, or at least anyone who'll not tell me to shut up.:biggrin:
Reply 3037
Avatar for dewinte
dewinte
Metamorphosis_S
Do you guys not get an extension on your coursework if you're away for interview?
:s-smilie: that's a little harsh. I'm leaving my coursework till I get back I think, I've done waaaayyy too little prep for these inerviews and it's starting to hit me.


Nope... I just got a phone call then went on facebook and now it's 8... :frown: I can't write 3k in that time. Worst thing is the due date was last Friday lol. I did my biology though because that was a final due date. History is a draft, and if he doesn't look at it then I wont get 100% but I'll still get an ok mark and tbh it's not one of my 3 A's anyway, it's my B so who cares, the Uni's wont give me offers based on 4 anyway I hope... Ah that feels better, but telling yourself your work doesn't matter, not very good for Oxford minded people.... DAMN!!
Just an interview question that I don't really know how to answer: " How would your studying PPE at Oxford be valuable to Oxford and to society"
likewinethroughwater
Just an interview question that I don't really know how to answer: " How would your studying PPE at Oxford be valuable to Oxford and to society"


Is that a likely question? Urmm, it's a tough one to answer without sounding arrogant. The to society bit is easy enough, just say how important it is to have people who understand politics, philsophy and economics in society to keep it running, and to further it. Just add the meat to that. Valuable to oxford though I'm not sure, something about working well with other people and being interested in debate and contributing ideas? I'd love to hear what some other people say though.

Quick Reply

Related discussions

Trending

Latest