What's that you say, you're on the internet right now? FAIRLY POOR. anyone singing in chapel choir) gets free formal on a Sunday following evensong. Besides, there are a lot of preconceptions about college students. Included a faulty alarm, fire exits which did not comply with legislation and the use of boiler rooms for storage. Zara Binji. 24 Hour, modern self-service library with huge bay windows and beanbags for reading. The entire thing is run by (elected) students, and students are employed behind the bar. World famous annual Tortoise Fair (as seen on Blue Peter! The library's collection of books can be quite limited in certain academic areas, and rather dated (although are willing to buy new books). An absolutely beautiful chapel, arguably one of the most stunning in the university. Decent food in the hall, served dinner Monday - Friday, self-service Saturday and Sunday. Every three years Worcester hosts a spectacular Commemoration Ball. Hall food is considered one of the best in Oxford. You can live in for your whole course (unless you're on a 4-year course, excluding languages), and all the accommodation is comfortable well-equipped with en-suite bathrooms for 3rd and some 2nd years if you want them. In answering, consider Cofer's example of Latin American women, or choose another group, such as African Americans, older people, or people from the Middle East. The fairly small site means that everything is very close together. Convenient gym onsite. Formal is only once every fortnight, so it's a big occasion for which people do get properly dressed up (but no gowns) and make a night of it. Every summer the English finalists hold a performance in Worcester's grounds and their professionalism is renowned. Regents students get used to people thinking complete nonsense about their college. Very central, but not touristy either as it doesn't open onto a main road. Having spent a few years there and having had either 1st or 2nd hand experiences of most other colleges I can assure you that if I reapplied, it would definitely be to Brasenose! The groundsman is a legend, and looks after the teams very well. Define stereotypes and describe the ways that stereotypes are measured. Really good food. Note: There are cooking facilities if you live in Liddell or St. Aldates Quad (2nd and 3rd years), Scholar's ballot makes it difficult for arts and humanities students to get good rooms in later years, You'll be hacked to high heaven in most Union elections. As Oxford itself is pretty much one big tourist hotspot, though, you'll get used to it. Most second year accommodation has kitchens, but most 1st year and 3rd years (who choose to live on the college site) have to make do with 3 kitchens between them. There remains living in college, however, a large number of vegans and students with dietary requirements. Regents is no exception. 2 minutes east are the University Parks and 5 minutes west is the vast Port Meadow. You can eat in the library and during exams the upper Merrick becomes a mess. Tesco Express, 2 Sainsbury's Locals and Marks and Spencer two minutes away, Tesco Metro and another Sainsbury's Local five minutes away. The location of the main entrance means we rarely get (annoying) tourists. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. 1300 disappeared from the room of the JCR Treasurer, Suspended its subscription to the Oxford Student after an article concerning the debauchery, anti-Semitism and nepotism witnessed at the Oxford University Conservative Association (OUCA)s events heavily featured members of Corpus' JCR, Wants to create a 'Conservative rep' on their Equal Opportunities Committee to represent right-wing opinions, People tore down LGBTQ pride flags in college, If youre pre-drinking or trying to get wasted the bar is too small and a little too quiet, Lack of applications for the JCR committee, Bad at sport. The library is fantastic. We're right in the middle of Oxford. no gowns are required [this can also be a negative]. I think I'm about to officially choose the Uni im going to but I'm not 100% sur, HELP, Official Imperial College 2023 Undergraduate Applicants Thread, Official Cambridge Postgraduate Applicants 2023 Thread, Oxford History Applicants 2023 - Undergraduate & Postgraduate, Oxford Postgraduates: MSc Energy Systems 2023. Significantly extended with a modern, state of the art new study centre on 3 floors linked directly to the old library. (However the baguette bar is very well-priced, with soup for only 70p.). The college is a short walk away from the Sheldonian theatre, where concerts are often performed, and there are a range of other music venues close by. Only available in 3rd year, and even in 3rd year only 40% or so get them. Students recently warned about joking about ketamine use online. We're a 10 to 15 minute walk away from the Exam Schools where a lot of humanities lectures take place. The college's large size and green spaces means that it never feels too tight. For any J. R. R. Tolkien fans, he wrote 'The Hobbit' and the first two 'The Lord of the Rings' books here - reading the books in the place where he wrote them is a rather surreal experience! Accommodation is mixed but in the process of being upgraded to a really high standard, the newly refurbished rooms give you mod-cons (i.e. Newspapers are provided daily and there is a chocolate machine, giant jenga and a pool table. Grammar 54 A Music and emoti on gerunds and infinitives 58 B Sleep i ng Beauty used to, be used to , get used to 62 REVISE & CHECK 5&6 Short film The Sleep . Stereotype is an oversimplified generalization about a person or group of people without regard for individual differences. Big and cheap bar which has just been refurbished. Right, was Jonathan Sadowski wearing a prosthetic penis in Sex/Life season two? ), but the former chef has since retired and things are not the same. Is Autotrader a good and reliable site for finding used cars? You have to live out in 2nd year, and go house hunting through private landlords quite early on which can be stressful for some. picnic food) in the JCR funded by welfare money, Good takeaway vans outside Tom Gate most evenings. IBkidinthecorner, Started by: Leverage your professional network, and get hired. The location is both peaceful and convenient. Free swimming and gym at Iffley. Bellbon123, Started by: Bar, JCR and kitchens were recently refurbished. This might translate to a higher workload for some subjects, even though tutors don't press people to get specific marks, but also means more academic support. Next to North Parade, which is a wonderful little road with sandwich bars, restaurants and so forth - very quaint, with streamers and lights permanently hung across the street. Also got a nice boat house and some really good coaches. Daily services are sung by the choir of men and boy-choristers. As well as Sky TV (which is projected when there are football matches / films on) and free pool, "The Hatch" serves tea, coffee, toast, chocolate, paninis, cookies throughout the day and serves sandwiches and soup at lunchtime. The college's JCR is becomingly increasingly liberal with frequent meetings held on the importance of mental health and issues concerning LGBTQIA+ and intersectional students. The vast majority of undergraduate rooms are ensuite with access to spacious kitchens (over 70%). Fun places: Table tennis room, huge chessboard in a glass room in Garden Quad, games room, TV room, DVD/xbox room, Social spaces: bar, JCR, Kendrew caf (this is a relaxed area to work in). He also hosts the JCR garden party every summer and it's a great opportunity to relax with a glass of champagne before exams begin. sophie hart, Started by: For a flat fee, paid on Battels, the college has 2 punts that are available for free use. The books run ceiling to floor (so you get to use ladders to reach the top shelves) and there are plenty of desks for working on. Societies and clubs - whatever your interests, there'll be something for you. the bear, Started by: Located in a tourist hotspot, which can be annoying at times. In your second year, there are a number of options. Communal viewings of shows such as bake off and all sorts of sport with what feels like half the college rammed in there do occur (link back to that atmosphere point). The Telegraph ranked it as THE BEST OXBRIDGE COLLEGE for the overall experience. 3rd worst gender ratio for undergrad college: 59% male 41% female, 2nd worst satisfaction with living costs of all the colleges according to the student survey due to compulsory pre-paid charges, Bed bug infestation led to freshers being evacuated from accommodation, College has a history of at attempted illegal eviction which was only prevented by legal threats by the Oxford Councils Tenancy Relations Officer. It's also fairly unique in architecture. At least theyre not jokingly moaned about like Stephenson, Trevelyan and Van Mildert, though Joe, All girls boarding school vibe. We also have games consoles and games which leads to as many smash bros tournaments as anyone could want. Almost everyone falls in love with it straight away just not enough people discover it to start with. There are a number of kitchenettes in different staircases, but the facilities are fairly minimal. If you dont want tradition, it is mostly optional. Affectionately known as 'Pantry', the JCR cafe is open throughout the day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to students and plenty of snacks and drinks in between! It's near Keble College, Green Templeton College (with the beautiful Radcliffe Observatory), St Anne's and St Benet's Hall. Also, Regent's is in the unusual position of having a large number of excellent sports men and women competing for other college teams and at University level. The tutors have a reputation for being 'scary', but don't all Oxford tutors? Atmosphere of tolerance - whoever you are, you'll be accepted into college life. MERTON A hard-working, reliable high-achiever, consistently at the top of the Norrington table, Merton is the archetypal Oxford college and so in shoes would be the classic Oxford lace-up brogue. Very friendly, sociable and down to earth college. Informal hall is provided every night. For example, first years at Regents are constitutionally known as monarchs but nobody actually does this, and its only really there for fun! Worcester is amazingly LGBTQIA+ friendly and support is always available in the form of friends, staff, and the Welfare and LGBTQIA+ officers. We have the amazing Jacqueline du Pre music building on site which has practice rooms and a recording studio which students can use and a large concert hall where you can go and watch concerts, plays and operas run by students. The Pupillage Interview/Acceptance/Rejection Thread 2023 Watch. Breakfast (full English + continental, unlimited toast, tea and coffee), lunch and informal hall every day, plus formal hall 5 times a week (all meals are optional, with a pay as you go system). Self-catering facilities for first and second-years are virtually non-existent, meaning that if you miss (or don't like) a hall, you don't have many options. As a fresher, I once made the mistake of criticising a peer in the lodge, to be promptly shut up a porter: "He's an Oriel man" I was told: porters that feel the Oriel family spirit are indicative of the college as a whole. BEAUTIFUL. For the election of secretary, candidates were asked to drink half a bottle of wine each and perform a lap dance for the JCR President, Other candidates were forced to down dirty pints and to simulate sexual positions, College chef sentenced to 10 months in prison after an unprovoked attack on a homosexual couple. The music room above Staircase 18 has one of the nicest views in central Oxford (it's a storey higher than accommodation etc so you can see all the spires) and has a gorgeous piano, as well as an upright, and plenty of space for a string quartet / small group to practice. Not the most secure college with security incidents once in a blue moon such as items stolen from unlocked bedrooms. Social library space called periodicals which is great for inter-year mingling and late night work. These stereotypes can open your eyes to the different types of college students you will encounter. It brings together students, academics and practitioners focused on business, medicine and social sciences. Alice bands and curtains Lily, Monastic, but kind of in a sexy way? Lily, Very cheap bar and a strong Christian Union Annabel, Ive heard St Johns has a thing for being a religious college but it also has one of the cheapest student bars Joe, Stephenson is a bit of an L because its so far out, but apparently its redeeming quality is that its got a bus stop to Newcastle nearby, so its got good night life potential Joe, Ive not heard great things about Stephenson lol Imogen, I dont know much about this college but they likely have a cup of tea at pres Lily, South only cares about having shiny new accommodation Imogen, South College seems like itll be jokes. The selection's usually between 4-5 hot dishes, a selection of vegetables and sides, soups and a salad bar, as well as a selection of fruit and desserts. If you opt for the termly season ticket like most people, the three course meal works out at 2.52 a day, Formal hall is very relaxed (you can wear what you like under a gown) every day except for twice-termly 'Guest Dinners' where everyone dresses up and food becomes Michelin Star quality, Informal hall also takes place every day - earlier sitting than Formal Hall, On the whole food is very good, sometimes fairly ambitious (i.e. We also have the largest number of peer-support trained elected JCR members of any college. Blinds (events whereby 2nd years invite all of their subject freshers to a party) where subject related drinking games are played are banned with 200 fines, Paid out hundreds of thousands of pounds after a tribunal ruled an ex-employee had been unfairly dismissed and racially discriminated against, Very strict library atmosphere with the Dean threatening that 'there will be no second offences' even for whispering, Incidents of theft such as intruders who broke in and stole a valuable candlestick from the college chapel, Has asbestos or asbestos containing materials (ACMs) on site. free to use, Rooms on the new staircases (18 and 19 especially) are a very good size, Double sets especially on SC 6, 12 and 13 are lovely (if you like the person you are sharing with). Various through January - March. I know people from my college that didnt apply to Oxford purely because of these stereotypes. JCR is cosy and well furnished with what is apparently the largest JCR TV in Oxford, a pool table, table football, and etc. Library is incredibly well stocked especially for the humanities and social sciences: over 100,000 books (including rare and precious ones, such as one of the original copies of the Magna Carta); it's open 24 hours a day and if Oriel doesn't have it you can either ask the librarian to buy it in for you, or walk less than two minutes [depends how long it takes you to cross the road] to the Bodleian! Most people eat in hall so it always feels friendly and full. Stereotype definition: A stereotype is a fixed general image or set of characteristics that a lot of people. General good fun and sociable atmosphere in college, people always up for going clubbing/watching films/going for ice-cream etc. On the upside, close to another sports centre with a much nicer and cheaper pool, and we only really get tourists in the summer. Best female rowing team of Oxford and does generally good in sports. Luckily, I went to a very supportive college that encouraged me otherwise, but I know plenty of people who refrained from applying for this very reason. This can be a great time living with your friends. A long walk up the hill to the college though Brandon, Ive only ever met one person from Aidans, and I think that sums it up Jess, Aidans has a supporting role in their own movie Lily, Marys think theyre sick but they have the worst bar Nicole, Not going to lie, they seem a bit irrelevant, and they dont have the same rep as any of the Bailey colleges. ACADEMIC. The Student Room and The Uni Guide are both part of The Student Room Group. You only pay for the meals you go to, rather than a termly rate, and any guests you bring pay the same as members. In the words of one of the tutors, "If you feel like you don't fit in in Oxford, you'll fit in in St. Anne's". They go to all their lectures Lily, I dont know if its just the Game of Thrones connection but this one seems a bit intimidating and exclusive Laura, Literally nobody remembers or notices them Sarah, People who go to John Snow talk way too much Sohini, Did Cubs, Scouts and then Gold DofE- Lily, Josephine Butler is seen as a bit of an L because its self catered and the furthest out, but the bar is supposed to be really good, so that makes up for it Joe, The place where the cool, woke students go, but they brag about the fact that they will be cooking for themselves far too much Laura, Theyre either someone who wanted a college which has an en-suite (but still has traditions), or they got reallocated from Hatfield and dont want to go to Durham anymore Katie, So far away up the hill. We are the only college with on-site sports pitches / fields. The college spirit ('Hall Spirit') - Teddy Hall know how to get behind the student body and make themselves heard! James9103, Started by: No toasters in your room, but they are allowed in the 'kitchen' (room on most staircases with fridge/microwave in). In The Oxford Handbook of Political Psychology. The bar is somewhat lame compared to lots of other colleges, and is quite often fairly empty (second writer: it seems to be fairly busy at present). for 'Uber brew' - you literally don't need to eat dinner after this. Beautiful gardens, with lots of lawn for playing rugby, football, ultimate frisbee, croquet, and so forth. Has two quads and also massive gardens where you are encouraged to walk on the grass:). Don't get me wrong, they're good facilities, but it can feel like you're missing out on the cosy wood-panelled rooms and atmospheric cellar bar that are a feature of some of the older colleges.
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