Oxford University > Reviews

Advantages: Good Facilities, Friendly People, Nice City
Disadvantages: Work!

...the famous authors wrote, in Oxford you get lectured and taught by them. Whilst I've been here I've had French Politics, Political Theory & Philosophy tutes from published authors in those areas as well as Macroeconomics tutes from the guy who wrote one half of 'Two Sides of the Coin' a highly selling book giving both sets of the argument on the Euro. And the Oxbridge Tutorial system means that most of your teaching is done in pairs giving you much ... Read review

Advantages: Bars have their own individual character
Disadvantages: No centralised student venue

...(a bop is a stupid oxford word for a party, a college might have 3 every term. The Wadham and Bailiol bops are probably the best around, avoid the Hilda's bop whatever you do). THE BARS Christ Church This bar, set in one of the most impressive colleges, is itself quite impressive. There is more seating then any of the other colleges, a cheap table football table and friendly barstaff pulling cheap pints. However when I visited the bar there ... Read review

Advantages: College system, world-class reputation
Disadvantages: Pressure at times, work-centred attitude

...people expect to hear about Oxford University, but there is much more to spending 3-4 years of your life here than just working your guts out. Everyone knows that the education you will be offered at Oxford is world-class, but the sporting, arts and social side of things is also second to none. Academic work is still the main focus though, so I'll write about that first. There's no escaping the fact that the workload is intense - two 2000-word ... Read review

Advantages: Opens doors for you that would otherwise remain closed
Disadvantages: Pace of life can get stressfull

...the opportunity to go to Oxford should definitely try and get in.A lot of hype in the press must really put a lot of people off,as it nearly did me.Oxford is not the place it is made out to be by the media - if it was I wouldn't have been accepted to read chemistry, being state educated and Welsh. It's not a place to come if you're on the lazy side though!When you get to Oxford you work hard and you play hard.You'll get about two essays a week along ... Read review

Advantages: Unique experience, fantastic facilities
Disadvantages: poor nightlife, heavy workload

...encourage state schoolers to give Oxford a try. It is a brilliant experience and I would recommend it to anyone with the ability to get in. Don't be daunted by the tabloid press, whatever your interests or background you will find a niche here, the number of clubs and societies is vast, the sports clubs many and the town in fantastic (although the night life is somewhat poor!) the best advice I give is to do your research befoere you apply, some colleges ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent reputation and the best tutors going
Disadvantages: A little archaic sometimes but good

The thing about Oxford university is that if you get the chance to go, or someone around you, a teacher or one of your peers tells you that they think you have the ability, you have to try and go. The reasoning for this is simple - an Oxford degree is one of the best things you can ever put on your CV. People know what it stands for and what to expect from you, and you will have an automatic advantage when applying for any job. Criticized in the media ... Read review

Advantages: See op
Disadvantages: See op

...pen. So be warned that Oxford people are very sneaky. I cried. I don't deny the frustration I felt in not being able to write down what I wanted. The rest of the interview was much of a blur, and I left, sure that I hadn't got into Oxford. Upon returning home, I was asked to call the college on the Friday of that week. I had got a place. So, my advice to you people is.... 1. Have a fool-proof UCAS form. 2. Don't be ... Read review

Advantages: let's be honest, the dreaming spires will always impress; excellent tutorial beased teaching; posh parties; beautiful city; opportunity to meet & chat to famous people at the union
Disadvantages: expensive; v. academic; no night clubs; sometmes tough if you're not used to black-tie & multiple cutlery.

...and spent 3 years in Oxford studying pre-clinical medicine. THE COURSE There are 3 terms per year. The first 5 terms are devoted to the Part 1 BM. The last 4 terms are geared towards a (compulsory) intercalated science (a different subject would involve an extra year's work)degree. BM teaching is divided into two main areas: central "faculty" teaching, and college-based teaching. Central teaching means that the whole year group is taught ... Read review

Advantages: That old cliche - the more you put in the more you get out
Disadvantages: The amount you need to put in can make life stressful

Oxford University. Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said already in the last month or so? The brouhaha surrounding Laura Spence's rejection has died down but the image of Oxford has suffered yet another blow to its reputation as an elitist institution. My opinion on this is that of course Oxford is an elitist institution – places of excellence have to be. My application was something unusual - comprehensive school education, 5 years experience ... Read review

Advantages: One of the best teaching systems in the country
Disadvantages: Terms are too short!

...actually had an interview at Oxford University, you will know that you do get well and truly 'grilled'. However the questions are not "How big is your mansion?" or "How much does daddy earn?" but how well do you know your subject and would you fully appreciate and gain from the unique teaching system at Oxford. After only one term I see the University as a haven for gifted people to pursue the academic subjects that they find rewarding. They have ... Read review

Advantages: Academic achievement
Disadvantages: A little old fashioned

Oxford University is not really a single entity. It is in fact the name given to a group of thirty or so colleges which each have their own character and attributes. I studied at Magdalen college and I can honestly say that it proved to be the most fulfilling part of my life so far. I was academically challenged by my tutors, and I was forced to adapt and become a better scholar as a result. Of course, this meant a lot of hard work and dedication, ... Read review

Advantages: An excellent reputation and good learning resources
Disadvantages: Limited nightlife and very work intensive and pressurised

I'm at Oxford in my 3rd year and my opinion is that most of the opinions here go a bit overboard about the university. I'd say that it is good and definitely has some good things about it, particularly the reputation which is definitely a plus for employment prospects afterwards. However, I think that a lot of points have been missed as disadvantages go. My major concern is how much everyone emphasises how open it is for entry and how there is ... Read review