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High five! Which college? Congratulations!
I'm still waiting on interviews with my unis :S
Thanks! It's Jesus college. I picked it at random the night before the deadline.
Well, good luck! It's a really pretty college. If you don't get into Jesus they might still give other colleges the chance to take you
One thing I would say, is don't be afraid to turn it down. A lot of people feel compelled to go to Oxbridge if they get offered a place, even if they didn't feel right about it at interview. It's a very specific culture, and the curriculums are very theoretical. A lot of people thrive there, but it's not for everyone. I loved the time I spent there when I did my postgrad, tho.
You really can't tell; they're looking for creative thinking as much as knowledge. They won't expect you to know Hamlet backwards, just to be able to give them some kind of answer.
Whatever happens, hope you're enjoying the experience
Aye. And Oxford is particularly good at pastoral care these days, because both Oxford and The Other Place used to be so terrible and students quit or broke down all over the place. I had a really good experience with student support. Overcautious is a good thing to be in this situation. Also, don't think for a moment it can count against you; it won't be fed back to the interviewers.
Happy days!
At least by going through the process, you know you've tried and won't always have the question in that back of your mind of what if. Oxford and Cambridge aren't suited to everyone, and it sounds like you've made the really mature observation for yourself that it wouldn't have been the best place for you anyway.
I'm guessing you've got module exams coming up? If so, good luck with them.
YAAAAAAAY! - UCL is the best university in the whole world!
(OK, so maybe I'm a little biased, but Oxford isn't for everyone and I was so very glad I chose UCL. Their student support for mental health stuff is excellent, and London is such fun as a student.)
:yippe: Best. University. EVAR.
WHEY. Well done you!
What else is there I can do? Internships and TEFL courses require money and I don't want to move back in with my parents for a supermarket job or something. The only thing I can think of is be an au pair somewhere else, and even that's pretty rubbish.
What are you looking for in a uni course?