Oxford from the Inside

In our latest episode Abbie interviews Chloe and Sophie (2nd year, geography) about how to write a personal statement for geography. Wondering what to talk about when considering such a broad subject? Find out here where we discuss supercurriculas, interview experiences and our top tips for mastering geography - the bridge between the sciences and the humanities!

In our latest episode Siam talks to Alice and Frankie about what exactly is the Oxford Union? What does the society offer? How has it developed that being more than just a debating society? Tune in to find out if the Oxford Union is something you would like to get involved with!!

Join us in our latest episode where Abbie interviews Michael about writing a Personal Statement for French and Spanish. Curious about how language degrees work at Oxford? Interested in what supercurriculars you can do? Or just intrigued to see whether you should pay a visit to French and Spanish-speaking countries - then look no further. Check out this episode! Es magnífico/C'est magnifique!!

In our latest episode, Megan is joined by Grace to discuss the JCR (Junior Common Room). If you've ever wondered what it is, if you're worried you won't fit in, or you just want to have a go at getting involved, this is the episode for you! 

In today's episode we are getting to know a little more about our new interviewers!! Introducing Laurel (3rd Year English), Ellis (4th Year French), Megan (3rd Year Chemist) and Jemma (1st Year English.) Not only will we get to know a little bit more about our new interviewers but we also discuss future episode ideas and what we can expect from our new extension of our team!!

In our latest episode Siam is joined with Carlotta, Conrad and Jamie where they breakdown exactly what is required to smashing the TSA admissions test. From how to prepare to the detail of what kind of questions are in the TSA - we have it covered!!

In this episode Siam talks to Grace and Laurel about all the similarities and differences between studying English at Oxford and Cambridge. Everything between how both courses are structured, what are the exams like, how the admissions process is a little different between the two unis and what life is like studying as an English student.

In our latest episode Siam is with Ernest and Kirsty to discuss what makes a competitive HisPol Personal Statement. How should you structure your Personal Statement? Should you have some sections for Politics and others for History or should you analyse both simultaneously on each topic? What topics did they both talk about and do they find interesting now in the field of HisPol? Can I write about Philosophy in my Personal Statement, and if so how does one make it relevant to HisPol? We have it covered!! 

Also, here are some reading material suggested by Kirsty and Ernest that you could use for your Personal Statement - you definetly do not need to use these resources if you don't want to of course!!

https://broadstreethumanitiesreview.com 

https://plato.stanford.edu (for anything philosophy/politics related)

https://www.historytoday.com/ (lots off UK school libraries have subsciption to these!)

http://www.howtotalkaboutarthistory.com/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/ (the forum)

africasacountry.com

https://thediplomat.com

https://aeon.co

In our latest episode Siam and Kyri go through the ins and outs of what to do to make a competitive Biomedical Sciences Personal Statement. What is Biomedical Sciences? What topics do you learn in Biomedical Sciences and how much of each should you include in your Personal Statement? How does a Biomedical Sciences personal statement different to other similar degrees typical personal statements? Do you need lab/work experience? We have it covered!!

Also, here are some reading material suggested by Kyri that you could use for your Personal Statement - you definetly do not need to use these resources if you don't want to of course!!

https://www.americanscientist.org/

https://www.cell.com/

https://www.usefulscience.org/podcast

http://europepmc.org/

https://www.newscientist.com/

https://www.economist.com/

https://www.economist.com/babbage/

In our latest episode Siam talks with Maga and Rebecca about the admissions test for Modern Foreign Languages. As well as this they unravel the infamous admissions test for students applying for a degree in a 'beginners language' as these tests are quite different to the admissions test presuming that the applicant is at A level standard. How are the tests structured? Any advice on types of resources to look over? How much does a language a level prepare you for the admissions test? How much did you're school support you? We have it covered!