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So, you’ve made it into Oxford University. Congratulations. You are the intellectual crème de la crème, the apple of your parents’ adoring eyes, the – dare we say it? – favoured child (for now, at least). For your information and enjoyment, here is The Oxford Student’s ultimate university shopping list accompanied with our tried and tested fashion […]
Continue Reading“…To love and to cherish, till death us do part.” Those words – uttered by the besotted, the head-over-heels-in-love and in my humble opinion, the brave – promise eternal bliss in the holy state of matrimony. Whilst the thought of walking the isle may be far from your thoughts as you embark on your highly […]
Continue ReadingThe Evangelical Christian Offering toasties, pancakes and even an eternal afterlife, the evangelical Christian won’t hesitate to share the Good News with incoming freshers. Although there have been no reports of Saul-like conversions on finding a flyer in a pigeon hole, this won’t stop the Christian from fighting the good fight to reclaim your soul […]
Continue ReadingLike many things in life, Freshers’ Week needs a soundtrack, something that’ll bring back the beautiful memories when everything’s over. Unfortunately it’ll largely to be composed of whatever shit chart songs happen to be in rotation this October, but when you do get a break from clubbing, allow these hand-picked tunes to guide you through […]
Continue ReadingAs another 0th week approaches and the annual wave of Freshers looms ever closer to the gilded shores of Oxford, one thing is inevitable: there will be drinking. The question is: will you be caught up in the proletarian masses stampeding towards the likes of Park End and Bridge for a night of cheap turpentine-like […]
Continue ReadingSo it all comes down to this. A single week in which to make the first impression that will define your university years and beyond. No pressure, kids. If you’re heading to Oxford, the chances are you’ll be trying to reinvent your bespectacled, etiolated self into something more socially successful, but, before you start, take […]
Continue ReadingRebecca Sloan is on hand to help you to negotiate a week of sticky situations…
Continue ReadingHarriet Lowes administers the antidote to the perpetual cycle of over-hype
Continue ReadingFreshers! What you need to know about fashion at Oxford – a handy guide to the five things you really should bring up, and the one thing you should definitely leave behind
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