what do you think about Oxford and Cambridge ?

Question

can you give me ur honest opinion about these universities, if you've heard anything about them or have been etc? thank you!!
*no stupid/insulting remarks if you can help it*

Answer 1

Oxford has a longer history of teaching excellence I think

Answer 2

These are two excellent universities, right up there with the best in the world. Going to a university like this, if you can get in, can open doors to your future that you may not get with a diploma from elsewhere.

Of course, it's true that if you are a strong and motivated student, you will succeed in life no matter what university you attend. But part of the advantage of going to some place like Oxford or Cambridge is the networking you can do. The alumni network from these schools is powerful, and that can help you when it comes time for you to apply to grad school or get a job. Another advantage is the connections you'll make with the other students, many of whom are well connected.

Answer 3

Both fantastic.

I was at Cambridge, so perhaps am biased, but both are fantastic places to study. The workloads *are* far above and beyond most other universities, despite what people protest (arts students will, on average, write more than an essay a week, whereas other unis will be content with one a term!), but the opportunities offered far outweigh having to knuckle down for a bit!

As other posters have said, it's not easy to get in, as the whole thing is is oversubscribed and the selection process is very rigorous. However, if they make you an offer, it's not just cause you're clever, its because they think you'll fit in and enjoy what the place offers - so you're almost guaranteed to really enjoy it.

And the summer balls are awesome :-)

Answer 4

They're the two best universities in Europe, and Oxford is top three in the world.

Oxford doesn't compete with Harvard or Yale or those places in terms of money or resources, but it's been teaching for over 800 years, has an incredible history, and a unique way of teaching: the tutorial. It's a one (or two) on one format. Every week you see your tutor for one hour while you read out an essay you've written - so you write about two or three 1,500 word essays a week (for non-science subjects). There are only three 8 week terms in a year, but it's intense. Final degree result is based solely on exams - each paper is three hours and you answer three essay questions.

Answer 5

Its very difficult to get a place because (depending on course) they have 200/1 application ratio. They are glad that you want to study but want to know what contribution your work will make to academy and the community at large.

You get a lot more work than in other universities, loads of books to read and essays to write. You have to be critical and very original to analyse issues; and even better: develop theories from scratch.

You live in one of the colleges and (sounds very old fashioned, but) its a half board system. You have a personal tutor in the college who interviews you at least once a week and you have to show that you have done the work set, then attend a study skills lesson. Discipline is very strict. Students enter in the dining hall and find a place around the tables. Then a drum sounds, students must stand up, the fellows enter in procession, find their places around the high table and pray in Latin. Bad language and flicking oranges are not tolerated. However, the college organises an intense social life, and there always are parties about.

Enjoyable time though....

Answer 6

They are the best two universities in Europe and rival the best Ivy League for best universities in the World.

Your question is a bit like asking what is the best university? Yale or Princeton?

In either cases, I'd answer I don't know what is the worst of the two choices. And, it really does not matter. What is far more important is what will you study there, and how well you will perform academically.

If you have access to any of these schools (get accepted) go for it. And, study hard. You will earn prestigious university degrees. If you can get in only one of the two, or none. Well, they already answered the question for you.

Answer 7

My dad spoke of these colleges. My dad graduated from a college in Montreal. I embarrassed to say I don't remember the name but it is equivalent to Harvard or Yale. He was a child prodigy and graduated at 17, He went on to get his Master in engineering and math. He taught Trig at Brown University but he always told us his dream was to teach at either oxford or Cambridge. Out of all the colleges in the world, my dad said no college can compare to these two, not even Harvard or Yale. now I remember, my dad graduated from Magill university in Montreal