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Image description: Sonia’s work from home space. No one ever tells you that being optimistic is a challenge. It is something I wish I’d learned when my personality blossomed in youth. Generally, it is a lot easier to be pessimistic , and there is something to be said for slipping this into the teachings of […]
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We all know that universities are rife with toxic productivity. But, much as we’ve all come across it at some point, that doesn’t mean that it always takes the same form. It’s hardly surprising that Oxford has toxic productivity. It’s an undercurrent of studying that we all know is here and yet are reluctant to […]
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Image description: personalised work desk at an office The effects of Covid-19 extend far beyond the notorious high temperature and continuous cough; the pandemic has provoked a watershed moment in our society, one which will change it forever. Perhaps one of the most significant changes to our everyday lives is the effect that Covid-19, and […]
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Ever since I was old enough to be aware of the cultural differences between me and my classmates, I’ve been asked how many hours I had been forced to study, how long I had been locked in with the piano – even told that my parents would stop loving me if I got a B. […]
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When news of the lockdown hit, a week into the vacation, I knew I was in trouble. I thrive on certainty and low-energy social interaction – two things a lockdown was guaranteed to take away. This – an indefinitely long period of isolation in a town that I was very happy to leave – was […]
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Like many, I was in a state of denial about the scale of the pandemic. ‘Trinity might be cancelled!’ was half-heartedly thrown about as justification for another round of drinks at the college bar in eighth week and when my parents did pick me up at the end of term – a few days earlier […]
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Image Description: Angel of Grief statue at Holy Sepulchre Cemetry, Rochester, New York With its 8-week terms, abundant workload, and ceaseless movement, Oxford isn’t exactly renowned for being forgiving – the smallest of obstacles can easily set us back, and tarnish the chances of even trying to meet our deadlines. So it’s no surprise that, […]
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When I first heard of Charity Concierge, I couldn’t believe my ears. Free tickets to the Latitude Festival in exchange for a mere three shifts of menial labour – a little light tent pegging here, a spot of waitressing there – and the added benefit of raising money for an excellent charity? Count me in. […]
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Despite its many benefits, life in Oxford can be a constant challenge. In my experience, the key to survival is stamina. Though short, its terms resemble a marathon more than a sprint. Academic life isn’t just difficult; it’s monotonous. The constant deadlines seem to erode any sense of accomplishment: completing one piece of work is […]
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Continue ReadingConcerns have been raised this week about how much time OUSU Sabbatical Officers are spending in the OUSU offices, saying that more full time staff may be needed to lighten the load. The issue was raised by the publication of the OUSU Scrutiny Committee’s Michaelmas report earlier this week. The Committee stated: “As a welfare […]
Continue ReadingIn her 2010 book A Diary of The Lady, Rachel Johnson describes a deal she struck with Lisa Armstrong of The Times: “I told Lisa I would give her daughter work experience if she had Milly into the Times fashion department. One can see why everyone hates the middle classes so much – they divvy […]
Continue ReadingThe long vacation can seem like a distant dream when you are struggling through your first fifth week blues or experiencing the vicious chill of your first February in Oxford, but once you’ve dropped your books back home it seems to whizz past like a freight train. As we approach the half-way point, OxStu provides a […]
Continue ReadingEight long weeks of library all-nighters, caffeine overdoses and essay crises (with the odd alcoholic binge thrown in when it all becomes too much) are over and you’re suddenly propelled into the longest Christmas holiday you could possibly imagine. Sleep is no longer a luxury, there is no sport fixture to play and no careers […]
Continue ReadingBenedict Le Gauche (the writer of the ‘honest CV’ that hit the headlines over Christmas) shares with the Oxford Student some invaluable careers advice.
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