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Oxford and Cambridge Explained
Student Conferences 2008
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● Academic Life
● Collegiate System
● Student Life and Welfare
● Applying
● Employment Opportunities
Oxford and Cambridge
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● Tutorials/supervisions
● Tutor/Director of Studies
● Lectures
● Seminars/classes
● Labs and fieldwork
● Resources
Academic Life
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● Theoretical courses
● Independent study
● Assessment by exam
● Choose your course carefully!
Academic Life
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● 29/30 undergraduate Colleges
● Halls of residence/mini campus
● Accommodation
● Library
● Computing resources
● Dining hall
● Common room
● Sports facilities
● Most subjects available at most Colleges
College Life
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● More similar than different
● Department-based teaching
● Personal preferences
● Size
● Style
● Location
● Accommodation
● Open application
Which College?
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● Independence
● College and/or University societies
● Sports at every level
● Entertainment
● Religious/cultural/support groups
● Students’ Union
Student Life
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● College support
● Academic
● Pastoral
● College students’ unions
● University support
● Counselling services
● Disability Resource Centre/Disability Office
● Financial support
● Bursaries
● Grants
Welfare
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● UCAS form – 15 October
● Additional data online/on form (but no fee)
● Pre-interview admissions tests – early November
● Written work – mid-November
● Interviews – early to mid-December
● Written tests – at interview
● Possible further interviews – January (Cambridge pool)
Brief Timeline
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● Highly marketable transferable skills
● Research/postgraduate opportunities
● Careers support
After Oxford and Cambridge
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● Ask questions today
● General and specific prospectuses
● Visit Oxford and Cambridge
● College & department open days
● Oxford: June 25 & 26; September 19
● Cambridge: July 3 & 4
● Access initiatives
● Visit the websites
Finding Out More
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
● Oxford
T: 01865 288000
● Cambridge
T: 01223 333308
Contact Details
Oxford and Cambridge Explained
www.ox.ac.uk
www.cam.ac.uk
