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Fantasy football can be a frustrating hobby. Without fail, every year there are always those players you just know are going to be home run picks that don't quite live up to your expectations. However, there is nothing quite like the feeling you get when a player you snagged late in the draft ends up helping you win a title. As the 2017 NFL season wraps up I thought it would be fun to take a look back and pick out a few players from each position that either ruined your season or helped lead you to the promised land. In order to identify these players I looked at their ADP (average draft position) before the start of the season and compared that with their positional ranking after week 16. I tried to leave out players that were hurt during the season and placed on injured reserve, but there are a few exceptions. There are always too many players to fit into one column when looking at this sort of data, but these are the ones I felt were most notable.
Jared Goff – Los Angeles Rams
Preseason ADP: 29th
End of season ranking: 8th
Jared Goff's rookie season last year was anything but promising for the former number one draft pick. The Rams were one of the worst teams in the league, and Goff was being heralded as a bust. Fast forward to 2017 and critics are eating their words. There's no doubt that Sean McVay should be the coach of the year after turning around this team in just one year and developing Goff into a more than capable NFL quarterback. The second year signal caller had his ups and downs early in the season, but he likely helped guide his fantasy owners to the playoffs as he had five consecutive games with at least two touchdown passes down the final stretch of the season. Considering Goff was being drafted third from last at his position, a top ten finish is incredibly impressive.
Carson Wentz – Philadelphia Eagles
Preseason ADP: 16th
End of season ranking: 4th
Speaking of guys that were drafted late that paid off, Carson Wentz was a blessing for fantasy football owners this season. Wentz had shown flashes last season as a rookie, so there was some cause for optimism heading into this year. However, Wentz was still sitting at 4th at his position after week 16 even after getting injured and placed on injured reserve after his matchup with the Rams in week 14. Wentz threw for multiple touchdowns in all but three games this season and was extremely effective as a runner outside the pocket at times. The hope here is that he's able to make a speedy recovery from his knee surgery and get back onto the field early next season. If that ends up being the case he should be drafted in the top five at quarterback.
Blake Bortles – Jacksonville Jaguars
ADP: 22nd
End of season ranking: 12th
Say what you want about Blake Bortles, but this guy just keeps finding ways to finish as a QB1 year in and year out. While he's been a garbage time hero over the last couple of seasons, the Jaguars were actually a contender this season thanks to a strong rushing attack and stout defense. This caused Bortles to become more of a game manager, and his fantasy production suffered as a result early on in the season as he failed to throw for more multiple touchdowns in consecutive games until week 12. Bortles found the end zone at least twice in five straight games over the final weeks of the season and was a popular play in many lineups during the playoffs. There's a lot of uncertainty for Bortles' future as we head into the offseason, but we do know one thing. As long as he plays he'll find a way to sneak into fantasy relevance.
Running backs:
Dion Lewis – New England Patriots
ADP: 49th
End of season rank: 17th
Funny story here. Dion Lewis was not the first Patriots running back drafted in fantasy leagues this season. Your next thought might be James White, but that would be incorrect as well. Good old Mike Gillislee holds the honor as being the first Patriots running back selected, and he was a healthy scratch for a good chunk of the year. That just goes to show you that you just can't trust this New England coaching staff when it comes down to running backs. Dion Lewis was being drafted after other players like Jamaal Charles, Darren Sproles, and Jacquizz Rodgers and was a steal in every sense of the word, particularly late in the season. It took until week six for the Patriots to give Lewis more than ten carries, but once they did he continued to gain steam. His fantasy season ended with a triumphant closing as he accumulated more than 63 combined points in weeks 16 and 17. I'm not going to sit here and say that Dion Lewis will be the back to own in New England next year. Hell, LeGarrette Blount broke the franchise rushing touchdown record just two years ago. However, Lewis will likely be drafted in later rounds once again in 2018. He's certainly worth grabbing considering his upside.
Duke Johnson Jr – Cleveland Browns
ADP: 39th
End of season ranking: 12th
Duke Johnson was PPR gold this season. While Isiah Crowell was generally drafted as a low-end RB1 (talk about a disappointment), Johnson was easily the most consistent source of fantasy production in Cleveland's backfield. He never carried the ball more than 10 times in a game but was targeted 93 times in the passing game and finished the season with 74 receptions for 693 yards. That's more catches than Mike Evans, Rob Gronkowski, and Dez Bryant. Furthermore, that's more receiving yards than the likes of Kelvin Benjamin, Amari Cooper, and DeVante Parker. Considering the lack of talent on offense, I feel that Johnson will be a sneaky draft pick next season in PPR leagues. He didn't make a splash this season and could be a lesser known player you'll want to target in later rounds.
Todd Gurley – Los Angeles Rams
ADP: 10th
End of season ranking: 1st
You could make a case for Todd Gurley being both the Comback Player of the year and the MVP in the NFL. Gurley was extremely impressive as a rookie, which caused him to be a popular draft selection last season. Unfortunately he was one of the bigger busts in 2016, which caused his draft stock to slide as a result. It's possible that Gurley fell to the third round in your draft this season, which makes his fantasy production all the better. His involvement in the passing game was something that was lacking last year and only added to his impressive campaign this season. Gurley scored less than 16 fantasy points in only three games and finished the season with a whopping 95 combined points in the last two games of the playoffs. You can go ahead and pencil this kid in as a top three running back next season with the impressive company of David Johnson and Le'Veon Bell.
Wide receivers:
Adam Thielen – Minnesota Vikings
ADP: 41st
End of season ranking: 9th
Adam Thielen was generally not very well known until he quietly started racking up receptions and yards over the second half of last season. As the 2017 season approached Stefon Diggs was being drafted 19 spots before his counterpart at the wide receiver position, which seemed about right at the time. Diggs caught four touchdown passes in the first three games of the season before nagging injuries set in, which opened the door for Thielen to take over as the primary receiver for Case Keenum. There was a span in the middle of the season where Thielen had at least five receptions and 85 yards in six out of eight contests while scoring four touchdowns in the process. I would assume we will see a similar situation next season with Diggs being drafted as the number one receiver over Thielen. The smart move there would be to wait and draft the latter further along in the draft.
Keenan Allen – Los Angeles Chargers
ADP: 20th
End of season ranking: 3rd
I said during the preseason that Keenan Allen would finish the year as a top five wide receiver if he was able to stay healthy. You won't find a bigger believer in this guy outside of Phillip Rivers, and I was thrilled to see him thrive this season. Allen's career has been plagued by injuries over the last few years, but most of us recall how impressive he was when healthy early in his career. While he was able to reel off a couple of 100 yard games early in the season, it wasn't until week 11 when Allen truly broke out. The veteran receiver racked up 39 receptions, 547 yards, and found the end zone four times in a four week span that very likely helped his owners make a run for the playoffs. Considering the upside here you have to assume that Allen will be a top five receiver off the board heading into drafts next season. There's no reason to think that he can't continue to produce at a high level as long as he stays healthy.
DeAndre Hopkins – Houston Texans
ADP: 12th
End of season ranking: 2nd
Consider DeAndre Hopkins the Todd Gurley of wide receivers this season. In 2016 Hopkins struggled mightily with Brock Osweiler and finished the season behind players like Brandon LaFell, Kenny Stills, and Mike Wallace. Despite his talent, that likely scared off many people heading into this year as he was being drafted 12th overall at his position. Those that rolled the dice on him were rewarded handsomely. Hopkins caught passes from four different quarterbacks this year and thrived with each one of them. Nuk had just one game with less than double digit points all season and scored at least 14 fantasy points in every other contest which was good enough for him to finish second in the league behind Antonio Brown. Considering the Texans should have DeShaun Watson back next year, look for Hopkins to be a top three receiver selected in your draft.
Tight ends:
Vernon Davis – Washington Redskins
ADP: 31st
End of season ranking: 15th
If we're being honest here, it's not likely that you drafted Vernon Davis. Although, it would have been completely understandable considering Jordan Reed's injury history. At this point if there's one sure bet in fantasy football it's that Reed will inevitably get hurt at some point in the season. The talented tight end made it all the way to week 8 before the injury bug hit this year, which opened up the door for Davis to take over as the go to receiving tight end for the Redskins. The veteran had a streak where he had at least 65 receiving yards in six out of seven games and looked locked in as a favorite target for Kirk Cousins. Unfortunately, things stalled down the stretch and Davis finished just outside of TE1 territory. Looking forward to next season, I'm not sure we'll see a repeat of this sort of production. There are a lot of question marks here, particularly Kirk Cousins' future in Washington.
Cameron Brate – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ADP: 20th
End of season ranking: 10th
Many thought Cameron Brate was done for after Tampa Bay drafted OJ Howard. While that may soon be the case in the next couple of seasons, Brate was still a very serviceable tight end at times this year. He started off with a bang as he either caught a touchdown or had at least 60 yards in six consecutive games. Unfortunately, subpar quarterback play from Ryan Fitzpatrick after Jameis Winston's injury caused just about every offensive player for Tampa Bay to struggle. Heading into next season I think we'll likely see OJ Howard start transitioning into more of a featured role, which will diminish Brate's production. You'll likely be looking for your starting tight end elsewhere.
Zach Ertz – Philadelphia Eagles
ADP: 10th
End of season ranking: 3rd
Zach Ertz started his dominance towards the end of last season when he finally started clicking with Carson Wentz. Ertz finished 2016 averaging over 88 yards over the last five games and snagged three touchdowns in the process. Heading into this season Ertz was the 10th tight end off the board behind guys like Tyler Eifert and Marcellus Bennett only to finish the year third behind Gronk and Travis Kelce. It took until week nine for Ertz to have a game with less than double digit fantasy points, which is something that only happened five times all season. The concern for me here is the timeline for Carson Wentz's return in the offseason. His injury didn't happen until late in the season, and that type of knee injury generally takes quite some time to heal. If Wentz is healthy to start the year, then Ertz should be one of the top five tight ends off the board.
Aaron Rodgers – Green Bay Packers
ADP: 1st
End of season ranking: 28th
I assure you this is not some veiled shot at Aaron Rodgers, and I'm certainly not trying to take the easy way out by putting him on this list. Rodgers' injury came in week six of the season after he had been on an absolute roll to start the year. The super star signal caller completed six full games this season. The first three he threw for at least 300 yards in each contest and threw a total of ten touchdowns in the other three games. Rodgers was the first quarterback off the board in most drafts this season, so the fact that his injury occurred before the halfway point of the year was something many owners likely struggled to rebound from. There's no reason to think that he won't be selected as he number one quarterback again next season, but, as a rule of thumb, just be sure you snag a capable quarterback later in your draft.
Matt Ryan – Atlanta Falcons
ADP: 4th
End of season ranking: 15th
Not to pat myself on the back too much, but I called this one. Generally speaking, most people assumed Matt Ryan would take a step back this season. He had a career year last season, so those numbers were already going to be extremely difficult to replicate. However, the loss of Kyle Shanahan in the offseason combined with one of the biggest choke jobs in Super Bowl history just made me extremely leery of Ryan. What I did not expect out of the veteran was the sudden flood of turnovers he'd have this year. Ryan completed 20 touchdown passes and turned the ball over a whopping 15 times. Needless to say that's not a very good ratio. A second year to get more comfortable with Steve Sarkisian's system should help boost Ryan's numbers some next year. However I don't anticipate him finishing as a top five quarterback, which is where he was drafted this year.
Derek Carr – Oakland Raiders
ADP: 9th
End of season ranking: 19th
I really thought this was going to be the year that Derek Carr broke out and showed everyone he deserved to be the highest paid quarterback in the National Football League. That obviously was not the case. Carr was drafted as a QB1 and finished 19th at his position. To put that into perspective Andy Dalton finished the season higher, and Jacoby Brisett was behind Carr by less than a point. If that's not a tough pill to swallow I don't know what is. Carr threw for more than 300 yards just twice this season and failed to throw more than one touchdown pass in ten games. This year was disappointing by all accounts considering the hype surrounding the Raiders in the offseason. Derek Carr is still a talented quarterback, and I believe he still has a bright future ahead of him. Unfortunately, I'll be tempering my expectations heading into next season.
Running backs:
Devonta Freeman – Atlanta Falcons
ADP: 5th
End of season ranking: 15th
It's hard to look at the numbers and say Devonta Freeman had a bad season. However, he finished outside of RB1 status and was generally drafted towards the top of the second round. When you go back and look at some of the running backs drafted later, a 15th place finish isn't exactly what you were hoping for. Freeman came out of the gate swinging to start the season as he averaged 18.6 points over the first four games. Unfortunately, it took until week 15 to surpass that total again due to Atlanta's offensive struggles and a concussion that knocked Freeman out of a few games. His impressive showing in the semifinals was overshadowed by a measly 11 carry 36 yard performance in week 16. The good news here is there is little uncertainty heading into 2018. The Falcons have committed to Freeman for the foreseeable future, which will make things interesting for Tevin Coleman. Coleman will be entering into a contract year and will have additional motivation to show what he can do in hopes of landing a big pay day.
DeMarco Murray – Tennessee Titans
ADP: 8th
End of season ranking: 18th
This is one a lot of people saw coming. DeMarco Murray was a force to be reckoned with last season. He looked rejuvenated in a Titans uniform and racked up over 1,500 total yards and scored 12 touchdowns. A big step back was imminent this year, but I'm not sure I expected Murray to rush for only 659 yards. It's not like Murray is suddenly not a talented player, because he is. Unfortunately, he's an aging running back with a lot of miles on the tires. For that reason, I think I'm keeping my distance heading into next year. Furthermore, the changing of the guard seems to be only a matter of time considering that Derrick Henry, while not finding the end zone as much as Murray, out-rushed the veteran by almost 100 yards on the season.
Jay Ajayi – Philadelphia Eagles
ADP: 9th
End of season ranking: 31st
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't all in on Jay Ajayi heading this into this season. I attribute his early season struggles in Miami to being underutilized at times and the fact that Jay Cutler was essentially a one year rental at quarterback. Let's be honest, opposing defenses aren't afraid to let Jay Cutler try to beat them. A surprising mid season trade sent Ajayi to Philadelphia, which excited many fantasy owners. Unfortunately, the Eagles' crowded backfield didn't lead to very much opportunity for Ajayi. His best game came in his first week for Philadelphia as he racked up 77 yards and a touchdown on eight carries. You have to assume that next season will be different. An entire offseason to get adjusted to the team's system should allow Ajayi to seize control as the Eagles primary running back.
Wide receivers:
Mike Evans – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
ADP: 4th
End of season ranking: 18th
How disappointing were the Buccaneers this season? This offense is loaded with talent, Mike Evans was my preseason pick to lead all wide receivers from a fantasy standpoint. Evans was just about as close to a sure thing as you could get heading into this year, and he actually had a pretty solid start to the season when you go back and look at the numbers. He had at least 60 receiving yards in seven out of the first eight games and found the end zone four times over that span. The wheels really started coming off the tracks after Jameis Winston's shoulder injury, and there's no denying the fact that Ryan Fitzpatrick isn't necessarily the guy you want operating your offense for multiple weeks at a time. I'm chalking this season up to just a bad situation all around. Mike Evans is one of the best wide receivers in the league and should be a top five pick in next year's draft.
Amari Cooper – Oakland Raiders
ADP: 10th
End of season ranking: 42nd
What in the hell happened here? This was supposed to be the year Amari Cooper came into his own and vaulted into super stardom. The Raiders boast two extremely talented wide receivers in Cooper and Michael Crabtree, which makes their offensive struggles this so mind boggling. The former Alabama standout only had two games with over 100 receiving yards, but he made those two performances count. Cooper scored 60.5 points in those contests and finished the season with a total of 158.4 points. That means over 38% of his season long production came in just two contests. I don't know about you, but that's enough to scare me off next season. I would assume that Cooper will still be drafted higher than Crabtree as fantasy drafts begin later this year. Do yourself a favor. Wait a few rounds and draft the second guy.
Terrelle Pryor – Washington Redskins
ADP: 20th
End of season ranking: 101st
Terrelle Pryor was an incredible story last season. He spent his first few season in the NFL as a quarterback before converting to the wide receiver position and racking up over 1,000 yards for the Browns. Naturally, Pryor cashed in on his success and took his talents to Washington. Surely he would be able to put up at least similar numbers with the Redskins now that Kirk Cousins was throwing him passes, right. The answer is absolutely not. Pryor struggled from the start this year with his best game coming in week three when he caught five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. It was just the second contest where he would record more than 40 yards and was his only touchdown of the year. The bottom dropped out in week ten when Pryor logged only 28 offensive snaps and failed to record a single catch. It turns out that he was dealing with an ankle injury and would later be placed on injured reserve, but it's obvious that he has a long way to as a newly converted wide receiver in the NFL.
Tight ends:
Jordan Reed – Washington Redskins
ADP: 2nd
End of season ranking: 35th
If you're still drafting Jordan Reed on your fantasy football team, then you're simply just a glutton for punishment and disappointment. Don't get me wrong, Reed is an extremely talented tight end. This guy simply just can't stay healthy for an entire season. To make matters worse, he wasn't very good even when he was on the field this year. Reed scored two touchdowns in he eight games he played in, and both of them came in the same contest. It took until December 14th for Reed to be placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, despite not playing since week eight against the Cowboys. At this point there's just no way you can draft him with confidence. As long as he's healthy Reed will be one of the first tight ends off the board in fantasy drafts. Save yourself the frustration and snag someone else in later rounds.
Tyler Eifert – Cincinnati Bengals
ADP: 8th
End of season ranking: 90th
I'm one of those people that truly believes that Tyler Eifert can be a force at the tight end position. When healthy, all this guy does is catch touchdown passes. Unfortunately, he's similar to Jordan Reed in the fact that he just can't get away from the injury bug. Eifert played in eight games in 2016, and he had five touchdowns during that span. In fact, Eifert has played 39 games in his short career in the NFL and has 20 touchdowns to his credit. That means he has a 51% chance to find the end zone when he's on the field. You don't have to be a gambling man to like those odds. Eifert was only active for two games this year before getting shut down, but he shouldn't have any limitations heading into next season. He's a free agent with a clean bill if health, so it will be interesting to see where he lands. I'm cautiously optimistic that Eifert could be a steal in later rounds if he can stay healthy and finds himself with the right team.
Martellus Bennett – New England Patriots
ADP: 9th
End of season ranking: 36th
Remember how excited everyone was when Martellus Bennett suited up for the Patriots a couple years ago? Visions of Tom Brady throwing darts to both Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez danced in our imaginations. While his numbers in New England were respectable, the pure joy we experienced when we learned that Bennett would be a Packer was palpable. Here we had a proven receiving tight end that was paired with arguably the best quarterback today in Aaron Rodgers. Sadly, the veteran tight end failed to surpass 60 receiving yards once this season and could very well retire after a rumor filled fiasco that saw him leave Green Bay mid season and land back with the Patriots. Oh what a tangled web we weave. Until further notice Martellus Bennett should be the furthest thing from your mind next season.
I would like to thank all of you that took the time to read our columns each week and communicate with us on Twitter. In case you couldn't tell, we are all incredibly passionate about fantasy football here at No Huddle. Please keep in the touch during the offseason with the latest news and notes, and don't forget to check out our podcast and leave a review on iTunes. See you next year!


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Thanks to a personal commitment to remain home this weekend, I am going to get some of this web site stuff done. Priority items include the web site evolution, the guitar page, and starting on the Great Britain pictures. Since I've actually got three days off (woo hoo, Labor Day!), I will also try to scan in pictures from the past year (would you believe it's been a year since Madeline turned two?).
My long term plans include updating this site to give it a new look… again. Although I posted this site almost a year ago, it was actually in the works for about six or seven months. Since updating this site is a long-term project, don't expect to see changes soon. In the short-term, I'll probably update thing in My Bio. But the long-term plan includes adding cascading style sheets, using more JavaScript for the pictures, and possibly updating the mascot (I seriously need to do something different with dragon-dude).
It's official… I performed a vanity search for my name and found it in Google. In case you forget my name (okay, who's going to forget my name?), you can now enter it into Google and find my virtual lair. How cool is that?!?

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Father Found Out About Son's Accident When Facebook Post Went Viral
Facebook isn't just a platform for Khaw Boon Wan memes or for Ho Ching to share things at lightning speed.
It's also also a powerful tool for crowd-sourcing information.
Just look what happened at Changi East today (28 Mar).
Facebook user Mr Tay Sok Siang appears to have been cycling in the area when he came across an accident involving a young cyclist and a car.
To alert the cyclist's family to his plight, Mr Tay put out this post on Facebook, complete with rather gruesome pictures of the incident:
The post quickly gained traction – amassing more than 400 shares in 4 hours.
And since everyone and their grandfather is on Facebook, the post eventually reached the cyclist's father himself.
A certain Mr Ahmad identified himself as the boy's father and updated concerned netizens that he had reunited with his son at Changi General Hospital (CGH).
So despite its recent troubles, Facebook saved the day today.
Good job, Mr Tay and all those helped by sharing the post!
Here's how the incident went down
With a little help from Mr Tay, we broke down what happened today.
1 – A boy cycling in Changi East crashes into a vehicle.
2 – Police and paramedics appeared at the scene.
3 – Mr Tay comes across the accident and posts pictures of it on Facebook.
Poor boy, stay strong!
4 – The post gains traction as people start sharing it to alert a family member to the boy's plight.
5 – The injured boy's father realises what happened after seeing it on Facebook. After visiting his son, he thanks the Facebook comments thread for their swift response.
Wait, there's a cycling lane in Singapore?
Yes, Singapore has joined the ranks of global cities like London by having an on-road cycling lane.
Well, not islandwide at least. The accident took place at an on-road cycling lane along Tanah Merah Coast Road.
The Land Transport Authority introduced the lane last year to facilitate construction of Changi Airport's Terminal 5.
The bicycle and vehicular lanes are clearly separated by a bright red chevron marking.
We can't be sure if the vehicle was actually parked on the bicycle lane or if the rider was cycling on the designated lane.
Either way, today's incident is a reminder to keep your eyes peeled while on the road!
So whether you're driving a car or riding a bike, don't take safety for granted.
And kudos to Mr Tay Sok Siang for thinking fast and spreading the word!
Here's wishing a speedy recovery to the victim. From MustShareNews… and everyone on the Facebook thread.
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Member reviews of University of Oxford
by zxcnbv on 24th January 2019Oxford has a really great social environment and it's a good place to meet people from all over the world who share your interests. The amount and the quality of teaching is also really good.The college environment is really friendly and there's a lot you can do within college, like go to the common room, gym, bar or cafe. The college library is really good and it has most to the books you need.Although the course is quite intense, it's definitely manageable and I'm really enjoying it. We have a lot of contact hours, including lectures, tutorials, practicals, prosection, seminars and statistics classes.The colleges are mostly located near city centre and the teaching facilities. There is also a train station and lots of bus stops.This will vary between colleges, but my experience is that the rooms are quite spacious and are either ensuite or you will share with one other person.Freshers week was a really good time to meet people and I met my closest friends then, however I felt that after freshers week it was a lot harder to meet new people.
by mariakoniarz on 24th January 201910/10 :)Awesome!All of my tutors seem really approachable and they always respond to my emails in a timely way. My contact hours are quite small in comparison to some of my friends but I don't mind that because I like to study independently in the library.No airports nearbyAccommodation is great!Very quickly, I wasn't homesick at all thanks to the amazing atmosphere at the university.
by diafrasakho on 24th January 2019Apply. You will not regret it.Social side of all clubs is a definite highlight. There is such a range of activities and locations that uni life is anything you make it.The course is wide ranging, engaging and well delivered. You can expect plenty or hands on teaching, with contact hours in your first year approaching 30 hours a week. This means it is tough and can get on top of you if you're not organised.City centre, walking distance from everything you need, can't beat thatVaries from college to college, but at my college you are guaranteed accommodation on site for all years of your course. This accommodation is always very good.The arranged events help you settle in almost immediately, and the social side of all clubs and societies means you can find people with similar interests with ease
by Jo-ash on 20th November 2018Love Oxford but not for the lazy as there is a lot of work to do. Super intense short terms of lots of work and then long holidays are not for everyoneSo much to do and not enough time for it all, so many amazing extra curricular opportunities2 to 1 Tutorials at Oxford gives help and advice beyond nearly all other UnisNice and close to home. Well placed in the cityAmazing location in centre of Oxford and close to everywhere I need to get. Unfortunately only 1 shower on my floor between 10. Can go to showers on other floors tho.Super friendly atmosphere at St Peter's college
by quinq on 20th November 2018Oxford is really what you make of it. If you want to spend all your time with posh, privileged white people, you can, but you can also avoid these people with ease. Generally, your experience is defined by your college choice and your choice of friends.There's more libraries in Oxford than anyone could possibly need, and the student scene is bustling with societies, sport, and so forth. The only real downside is the workload!The course overall is somewhat good, the only issue I really have is that the language teaching is simply too brief for ab initio learners.Oxford is a beautiful city with everything you might want, and London is just an hour away on the train or 1 hour 40 minutes on the Oxford Tube, which runs 24/7, 365.This is an inappropriate question for Oxford; every college is different, and there are more than 30 colleges which manage their own accommodation for their own students.I've moved around most of my life and am pretty good at quickly getting to know people. This is more of a personal thing than anything to do with the university.
by jbrandagamba on 7th November 2018Oxford is a brilliant university to go to, if you're up to it. The city is amazing, the tutors are at the top of their game, and it's just the best place to develop an interest to the max.There is a good range of things to do. The libraries are great; I can't really rate much else as I don't participate in much.So far the material covered has been comprehensive, even if some of the lectures were a little less than helpful for the first year course.Oxford's a great city, it's beautiful, the museums are all free and most colleges are centrally located. The only issue is the tourists: they swarm like wasps in summer.Living in college in the first year was amazing! I was in one of the older colleges and I had an extraordinary view over the quad.I am not a particularly sociable person. I have settled into the course but am finding the other parts harder.
by randombiochemist on 14th April 201811/10 would recommend.All good. There being only 24 h a day is the only limit really..Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Top quality.Magical, very picturesque. The 'City of Dreaming Spires' after all. Just the right size, with basically everywhere important being within walking distance. And London is a mere 1.5 h couch journey away, for day/weekend trips.Was provided college accommodation for all four years. No complaints.To 'feel at home' implies a level of being..relaxed. Whilst I wouldn't necessarily associate that state of mind with being at Oxford (ever), freshers' week was well organised - events all good fun - and I remember being set an essay on the first day I arrived, so it was immediately a balance of science and social life from there.
by rainbowsandtea on 27th February 2017I rate my university experience very highly. The course is very rewarding, I've had plenty of opportunities to get involved with extracurricular activities and I've made some lifelong friends. I highly recommend Oxford University to anyone who might be considering applying.Uni is what you make of it. Studying a degree in Oxford IS hard work, but providing you give yourself time outside of studying there are plenty of student societies to get involved in! Welfare provision is great; we have two welfare reps in college who have arranged teas, yoga classes and even a weekly visit from the welfare puppy!Very interesting and varied. It combines elements of Latin language, literature, philosophy (ancient and modern), archaeology and history. The one on one tutorial system is fabulous and I have nothing but good things to say about the course. It is intense and it is hard work - but it is worth it!My college is right in the centre of Oxford; It's only a five minute walk to the Classics faculty and library which is ideal. Close to all of the shops and restaurants too!The college accommodation had limited kitchen facilities and, being an old building with single glazing in the centre of town, it could be quite loud. More effort is being made to provide accessible accommodation however. There is also the option to live out of college if one chooses.Freshers week was great; everyone was so friendly and approachable and the college really made us feel like we were a part of a big family.
by MinhQuang on 27th February 2017You should really look at the college you chose, the course you chose and the people youa re going to spend time with. Nothing is what it seems, even though most things lived up to the expectations.A good balance between socialising and studying- Timetable is flexible. - Course structure is rigid, exactly what was shown on the prospectus - Content and quality varies, especially when it depends on who teaching you (professors or PHD students) - Lectures are not very effective, but the tutor sessions work well.I simply don't enjoy OxfordReally expensive, but great experience overall- Challenging - Lack hospitality - Great facilities for sports - good induction
by CreamyRoss on 8th October 2015Very good, look forward to the rest of my course.Very good but not always enough time to try them.It's much more engaging than school was.I'd like a bigger city, but it's still large enough.I have a huge room in a great staircase.Felt at home immediately
by Dassah on 6th October 2015It's a really welcoming, diverse placeA large variety of societiesReally good modulesOxford is a beautiful citySpacious but way too noisy at nightAlready feels like I've been here for ages
by Peachy800 on 5th October 2015It's one of the best universities in the world and the city is beautiful in itself.So many different clubs to choose from, with a particular emphasis on a variety of nights in Freshers' Week.The tutorial system is wonderful. The rating would have been five if there weren't recent structural changes to the course itself that let it down.Beautiful city, iconic!Really high standard of accommodation but a little pricey.There is a great student community at Oxford which is very welcoming.
by Alij888 on 4th October 2015Really good - 5 starBecause there are so many good societiesIt's very traditional biologyIt's really close to everywhereIt's very nice, well cleaned, cateredBecause I did
by NotOlivia on 4th October 2015Incredible. Surrounded by motivated friendly people who are passionate about things. Almost one to one tuition in tutorials.An excellent mixture of work and play.Excellent support and experienceIt's amazing to be in Oxford and everything's very close to where I live.Lovely to live in old college buildings!They did everything they could to make us feel at home.
by hayleyh08 on 1st October 2015BrilliantWide variety of things to doIt's really supportiveIt's a beautiful cityIt's really goodThere was much help, and although I did miss home, that was to be expected
by Sardobi on 30th September 2015Would recommendLots of like minded peoplePretty good all round placeGreat city, beautifulMinus 1 for expensivenessReally quick, over freshers
by Notbritt on 30th September 2015Amazing.There are a lot of societies to join and plenty of events.It is very interesting content wise and there's a large variety of courses to choose from. I love the tutorial system since it actually motivates me to get my work done.Beautiful city, not too large and noisy. My college has a great location aswell.I would have preferred to have control over choosing my room but otherwise I really can't complainMy college (Somerville) is so warm and open. I've only had positive experiences with the people around me. It was a bit scary at first p, though, because I didn't know a lot of administrative info about England in general so it took a while to get my paperwork settled.
by Kittyb99 on 30th September 2015It's generally pretty good at Oxford. People are nice and there are a lot of resources for you to tap into. The libraries have almost everything you could ever need, but they aren't open long enough, making consulting reference only books for essays very frustrating.There's a lot to do, but Oxford's libraries have awful opening times, and they are even worse in vacations. Most libraries are only open for six hours on weekends, and during weekdays the standard opening time is 9am-10pm, which is not long enough on either side. They should really be open until midnight, like most other university libraries. Especially at Oxford, where the books in the Bodleian are reference only.Supervisor is great, but the History Faculty at Oxford doesn't seem to put much effort into looking after its students.Oxford is very busy and full of tourists, which is ok, but it gets quite annoying and can make moving around the city to get to university buildings frustrating.My College accommodation is excellent.I made friends quickly and my College is very nice.
by tjturner20 on 30th September 2015Oxford provides an excellent university experience for everyone who has a subject they love: the greatest educatonal opportunity you'll ever have.The services are amongst the world's best and life it self is very stimulating.Very effective teaching methods that really enhance intellectual development.Pleasant, practical, well connected. Everything you need!All functional: could use more en suite rooms.University is very welcoming and the city very quickly starts to feel like home.
by Phintys on 30th September 2015Choose it, it's great. But the rent is often more expensive than London, with lower loans.Free museums!Start on Monday, but it'll be great.Oxford is pretty. Also, ducks.Great- but man, it's expensive.Being optimistic for the future here.
by ESV93 on 30th September 2015The university is one of the best in the world and the college feel provides a huge sense of belonging.There is a huge variety of clubs to join as well as huge library provisons. There is also a huge focus on welfare provisionsThe module content is very focusedThe city of Oxford is beautiful and filled with libraries which are very useful for researchThe location is great, the building is slightly outdated (eg. No Wifi) but it has a very clean inside with large roomsBecause I have previously done an undergraduate degree and I am used to being away from home. My college at Oxford is very welcoming too
by square_peg on 23rd September 2015My university experience has been amazing. I never want to leave and can't believe I only have two years left! I just want to stress that although there is an Oxford stereotype of "posh, stuck-up, private school boys", the atmosphere is of diversity and inclusion, and you meet far more amazing people than arrogant people.There is a lot of pressure in the university to reduce Lad Culture, for example all rugby teams have to take part in a 'Be a Good Lad' workshop every year. You have to work hard, which makes it incredibly rewarding, and the courses are taught by really seriously accomplished people. Outside of work there is a great feel of camaraderie in college, a great choice of extra-curricular activities, support networks are always available, the University has the most generous bursary scheme in the country, the city is stunning and in general I have loved every minute (ok, except for those spent rushing through a problem sheet that's due in in 3 hours).There are a wealth of societies; if you want to do sports or music or performing arts there are clubs and societies for absolutely any ability (eg. the very best sportspeople are on the University Blues teams, if you're good you can join the other University teams, and if you're less serious or more amateur you can get involved with the college teams which compete with other colleges) The college bars are really good value, and every college has a student team dedicated to running events such as 'bops', which usually have a big bar tab (including soft drinks and sometimes food), some form of costume theme, themed music, and an optional group club outing if you want to continue into the night. Welfare provision is amazing in my experience (with schemes such as trained peer-supporters, a network of people you can speak to, the University counselling service). The University has an unusual (in terms of other unis) concept of 'rustication', meaning you can take up to a year out up to two times during your course, if you have MH or other personal problems, which a lot of people have found really helpful. Every college has a nurse coming in every day, and a doctor a couple of times a week. This means you only need to walk downstairs or down the road into college in order to see a doctor at very short notice. Most colleges provide very very heavily discounted entry to a decent gym (eg. I payGreat lectures, great tutorials, courses build well up from basics and expand into more and more options so you can really focus on the area that interests you most. Great choice of coursework in 3rd and 4th years.Beautiful city, amazing buildings, everything close together, no need for buses - can walk or cycle everywhere, fantastic libraries, punting on the rivers, green spaces; an amazing place to live, never mind how you can go into every university building (including free entry to the Botanical Garden, for example).It's got everything you need. For some people the kitchens in college weren't good enough (because they didn't have ovens or freezers), but for me this was fine because of the good value dining hall. Rooms were an ok size, rooms in college are much cheaper than living out, but living out was also reasonably priced and there are some good areas to get student housing.Being in a college provides a great community feel because you get to know a lot of familiar faces quite quickly, since there are only about 100 in each year, and will be in college with them for the rest of your time. The colleges put on fantastic fresher's week events and make you feel really at home.
by putinreality on 18th September 2015I really like the course- the department is small, and feels that it has little to do with the university over all. Oxford is doing a lot in the way of access schemes etc., but obviously access schemes can only do so much. Most students are incredibly privileged. Many are unaware of their privilege. The fact that these people make up such a huge part of the student body obviously has an effect on the 'overall experience', and although this is a stereotype of Oxford that most people are aware of, it is a stereotype that holds truth, and I think it's important for prospective students to bear that in mind.GoodThe content/teaching is really good. Not so keen on the fact that the degree class is determined by fourth year exams alone (with the exception of the dissertation).Nice cityThe quality of rooms is generally good but, if living in college, students usually have to move out during vacations. Rent is expensive in Oxford.Took all of first term (8 weeks)
by colourtheory on 17th September 20159/10 I've honestly had the best time so far. The people are amazing and the course is very well delivered.Provisions for students is excellent, although some of the events are poorly advertised and getting tickets can be difficult.The course offers the opportunity to explore history with both breadth and depth.Great location offering everything a student could one in close proximity.High quality rooms, most with ensuite bathrooms and kitchen access.The community was exceedingly friendly, but it took a couple of weeks to feel entirely at home.
by Lucilou101 on 17th September 2015AmazingThe uni has everything covered.Great course, great teaching - very high standard all round.Oxford is Oxford. It's lovely.Very good quality, and reasonably priced.Lots of events done in 'Welcome Week' to get you settled in and into the swing of things.
by Little Toy Gun on 17th September 2015It's OK.Lots of things to do.The modules were decent but the supervision was very bad.Nice town, many historical buildings, very close to London.Everything was decent and it was centrally located, but it did not have Wi-Fi.I adapt easily.
by annamackenzie on 3rd September 2015It's been incredible, I couldn't ask for anymore. Yes, the work is hard and the terms can be intense but it's also a lot of fun and an incredible place to study. It's a totally different experience than any other University and one I wouldn't trade for the world. The student life is so interactive and there are constantly fun events being run within the college, from a pub quiz to a halloween party or pumpkin carving or a movie night or a life drawing class or yoga or a food eating contest, all for FREE, I could go on and on. You are constantly busy, but still being looked after, the one on one relationship with your tutors is incomparable. You have tutors who are there to offer their help any time you need it, and you see them every week so even if you start to struggle, they will notice and offer you any extra help you may need.I love the Oxford life- I cannot praise it highly enough. The city is always busy and bustling during the daytime and the setting is beautiful, everywhere you turn you are surrounded by stunning historical buildings. The town has everything you could want during the daytime, with a good selection of shops (a big primark!!!) and loads of chain restaurants as well as cool independent coffee shops and restaurants (I love the covered market for that!) The nightlife is again very good and has a variety for whatever your taste, it's always busy and relatively cheap at most clubs. College bars provide a really fun (and cheap) way to enjoy a few drinks with friends or a place to have some friendly pre drinks. Theres a HUGE abundance of libraries, each one more beautiful than the last and the jaw dropping setting combined with the quiet, focussed atmosphere, you are completely inspired to work! Another bonus is my college library is open 24 hours a day and a 30 second walk from my room, making it easy to drop back if you forget anything or for a cup of tea and you are able to work to whatever timetable you choose. Each college has a male and female welfare rep, as well as a college nurse and countless trained peer support officers, meaning you have so many options regarding pastoral care and I have always felt comfortable turning to them and found it extremely useful in this high pressure environment. The welfare team will also subtly post you contraception/pregnancy tests and other sexual health items/info, all completely free.I receive fantastic attention from tutors, meeting at least twice a week for a tutorial in a 2:1 student to tutor ratio. This allows me to immediately pinpoint any areas that I may not have understood in the previous week of lectures and have it individually explained to me. Tutorials also force you to put into practice what you learned in the last week, whilst it is still fresh in your mind, I find this exceedingly helpful in consolidating the terms work.The University fairly dominates the town, so you're located right in the city centre. This means everything is walking distance: the libraries, the departments, the nightlife, supermarkets, shopping, literally anything you could want!You are guaranteed accommodation from the University within my college for your entire degree, if you choose. My room in 1st year was very spacious with an ensuite and a beautiful view of the University Church. In my 2nd year I was able to live in a flat owned by the college, which meant I was able to avoid any drama of finding housemates very early in my 1st year before I had made solid friends. It also meant, I didn't have to pay expensive rates or go through estate agents. All accommodation provided by the college is located right in the centre of the town, less than 10 minutes walk from my department and less than 5 minutes walk from the large supermarkets.The small, more intimate college environment made "ice-breaker" events during freshers week far less intimidating and you made friends very quickly. You are also assigned college parents, who are second year students, at least one of whom is studying your course. These parents are there to answer any questions you have, show you around, introduce you to people and generally make you feel really welcome.
by Arcane1729 on 1st September 2015GoodIt's alright.World Class Teaching, Intellectually stimulating, and world renowned.Centrally locatedClean, spacious, fair priceTook a while to get used to.
by jdwilliams on 24th August 2015Oxford is a world class university, to study here has not only met my expectations but far surpassed them.The library is open 24/7, the gym is modern, the bar and food prices are cheap plus there is a never ending list of activities.The delivery is ideal and what you'd expect, a mix of classes, lectures and tutorials. Also regular meetings and discussion groups really help my chosen college is perfect in terms of location to class.The colleges are all within a short walk of each other and within a compact city centre. Plenty of playing fields, the river and countryside walks and trails.It's better than some hotels I've stayed in, the building, the rooms, the grounds are well maintained. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the food is very good.It was easy to make friends and guidance was given to explain life here, how everything works and somebody is always available to assist on any given matter.
by aasvogel on 23rd August 2015Fantastic!Independence and partyingTop notch courseCentral and accessibleMeets all my requirementsEven away from home I am comfortable
by The_Lonely_Goatherd on 20th August 2015Oxford is amazing and I don't regret going. The welfare provisions could be improved upon though, so not rated it 5 stars.Libraries and formal hall are amazing. Welfare provision and Student Union less so.Music at Oxford is a very rigorous and demanding course. You get specialised tuition from world experts and the tutorial system is amazing. However, there is little chance to tailor the first-year course to your strengths.Worcester College is 5 mins walk or less from Carfax (city centre). Almost everywhere is walkable.I was at Worcester College. Accommodation was mostly amazing, though there is definitely some seriously dodgy accommodation at Woosta too.I got on well with the people I was living with and the transition of leaving home went much smoother than I was expecting! I took a lot of home comforts, e.g. teddies and rice cooker, with me, which made me feel at home.
by Zahrsidi on 5th October 2015A 5 star rateReally fun and good experienceIt was perfect I really enjoyed doing itGood location not far awayGood rooms and hospitalityReally quickly was like home
by Ok on 5th October 2015Yes..It may help itOkGoodVery goodGood locationOk type
by Prefer to not give. Messages will flood in no doubt. on 18th September 2015You want to come out with a first class degree with a name that deprives all others then go ahead. However if you wish to become independant and truly relish your university days then this will raise many questions.Seems sex was better than expected.Good content, great peers while there is also an abundance of terrible professors.Decent nightlife.It's an old university; there are many advantages to this though its accomdation is of poor condition.Asains stay with asains. White lads tend to degrade the majority with lined pockets.
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by Mastermaths36 on 31st August 2015Lots of straight male students with cute bums. I am now Headmaster at Redseat College, where pupils report for misbehaving in class.It lacked food for diabetics.The course was right for me.I have a disability and could not walk that farNot enough first year malesPlenty of nice male Students, as I am gay!
by iggywilde on 23rd August 2015With Oxford it honestly depends on which college you choose. At Balliol, the university experience tends to be exactly what I wanted it to be - both intimate but wild and fun, welcoming and academically driven, liberal and down-to-earth, and 100% inclusive and totally tolerant. Whilst accommodation is a problem (throughout Oxford, actually) there are ways around it - and there are FANTASTIC opportunities for extra grants and bursaries to help with financially struggling students - and it is this primarily that I think makes living here so comfortable. I thought imposter syndrome would be a big problem for me, but it became very quickly apparent that Oxford don't and won't tolerate abuses of privilege that might isolate or alienate other students, which is a major reason for their dedication for constant financial support. There is nothing that I, as a low income student, have suffered because of during my time at oxford and i'm so glad of it because this was a main deterrent for me before I decided to secure my place!I absolutely love living at Balliol. Being surrounded by so many students studying different subjects within such a small proximity is SO inspiring, and ensures you never once feel lonely during your stays there. Not only this, but within the tight college family, there are so many clubs to get involved with that there's pretty much everything for any interest - and, if there isn't, then you are encouraged to make it yourself! There are so many JCR events and JCR welfare events that uni life is absolutely never ever boring, and on top of that, is always intellectually stimulating - which is exactly what you want from uni lifeThe course is perfect because as an artist it is absolutely crucial to create an equal balance between independent work time, where and when I need it, and intense academic guidance to make sure all the work were producing is earnest and well-received. My course offers non-mandatory contact time which means we can sculpt the course to our artistic schedule completely, and since they leave the studios open for us for over 12 hours a day, it means the school itself allows us to work on our own individual schedule. Tutorials, whilst very intense and always 1 on 1, are carried out by different working artists each term which means we learn a lot about our own and others working styles and methods and this is absolutely the best way I have been taught art in my entire life! They are also all organised on a 1 to 1 email basis with the tutor and the student and this continues mid-term where the tutor advises and chats to during non-work hours, which means we form friendships which helps our art work MASSIVELY. They really get to know us as people in order to advise our work to the highest level.Balliol college is in the centre of town, and so has PERFECT connections to every type of shop you could need (there is even a stationary shop right opposite you as soon as you leave the front door!) the only problem is that there are HUNDREDS of tourists every day, which get in the way hugely of doing simple things in-college like going to the library, getting to the post room, going to the IT suite, eating in hall, etc.Whilst my college provides wonderful rooms, we are forced to move out completely (with a high charge for renting any nights over the allocated date, and some of these dates don't even include exams days!) at the end of each term which is not only problematic for international/disabled/low-income/homeless students but suggests the uni's primary interests lie in raising money from conferences etc over the students' welfare.The collegiate system allows for settling in to be so easy and comfortable I forgot to ring my parents for two weeks! It is a very tight body of students and has a very active JCR (and JCR welcome team) meaning not only does nobody get left out but you actively want to be around all your new friends all the time!
by Livcm on 23rd August 2015Fab teachingQuite hard workBecause I really like itNear LondonWe live in houses which is greatIt's easy!
by Anonymous on 7th October 20155*Lots of partying and lots of work is a great combinationAllows for both broad learning and specialisation. What's more there are so many possibilities. One on one tuition is also fantastic.Near LondonGreat location. Big rooms.Everyone was so friendly
by Anonymous on 7th October 2015Great- welcoming to all backgrounds (to many people's surprise)Lots of extra-curricular activities which really help you develop if you are willing to take control.Challenging course, world leading researchers, very employable and also good for further study applications.Good facilities and nice architecture.Cheap and very good accommodation for all years of the undergraduate degree.I found it difficult initially to settle as my home town was very different. The more time I spent at uni the easier it became.
by Anonymous on 5th October 2015Lots of hard work but overall worth it for a unique experienceExcellent range of societiesSmall group/ one on one teaching with world expertsCentre of cityGuaranteed accommodation for all 3 years. Beautiful old buildings but slightly lacking in some modern conveniences.Really friendly tutors and class mates
by Anonymous on 5th October 2015Excellent facilities; excessive workload left little time to appreciate or enjoy themExcellent facilities; excessive workload left little time to appreciate or enjoy themGreat university; course too rigid and theoreticaln/an/an/a
by Anonymous on 5th October 2015It justs okayI like itI like itI like itI like itI like it
by Anonymous on 4th October 20155/5Love itI like itIn the cityIts goodI love it
by Anonymous on 1st October 2015It's amazingHigh calibreIt's tough work wise but very rewardingIt's very close to londonIf you like old it's amazing but could be updated more for modern convenienceIt was in my home town and I knew all lot of people
by Anonymous on 1st October 2015GreatBusy but rewardingIts Oxford after all! We have our own China Centre where my classes take place.Its a bit far from lessonsFair price and big roomNice people
by Anonymous on 1st October 2015I guess theres a reason why its considered great going to Oxbridge- you're at a uni where you're surrounded by seriously interesting people and your tutors and professors are all world class academics. It also helps that it stunning walking around.You're just very well provided for, there are a lot of things to do organised both by the university, the college and even just in the town thanks to the other local unis.Small course where you know everyone - teachers and students included - within the first week, so all the teaching feels personalised and very intense.Near enough to London (my home) that I can get there cheaply and quickly by coach, and the campus is right in the centre - its a 3 minute walk to a big sainsburys, and 5 minutes to the high street.My room is really big with an amazing viewSmaller course so by the time I started, through the pre-sessional portuguese course, I had already met all the portuguese students and half of the italian students, so after that meeting others in my college in freshers wasnt too bad
by Anonymous on 30th September 2015AwesomeLots stuff to doIt's amazingPerfectIt's oldIt's away from town
by Anonymous on 30th September 2015Quite good but would have wanted a better, more welcoming start as I was very confused as a fresher coming from a completely different backgroundGood company and love the citySome tutors are great, others are so-so. I feel like they could look after international students much more.Oxford is a beautiful city and all libraries rock!!!!Very good rooms but expensiveThey should be more welcoming, especially helping international students
by Anonymous on 30th September 2015Fantastic.Far from londonIt's thorough and detailed. The placement is fantastic and a lot of support is given.It's collegiateIt's great but walking distance can be long.Everything was easy and organised within the first week. A lot was outlined before the course started so we already had some expectation and preparation for the course to start.
by Anonymous on 30th September 2015BrilliantLots of choices for sports and societiesNothing wrong at allBeautiful cityReally good but expensiveEveryone was friendly and we all settled in quickly
by Anonymous on 30th September 2015AmazingDecent nightlife and great student experiencesGreat tutors and supportBeautiful with enough shops but still lots of places unique to itExpensive for what it is but still niceVery far from home but adjusted quickly
by Anonymous on 30th September 2015I absolutely love Oxford because it is so diverse but particularly because the activist scene at Oxford is so dedicated and so it is gradually becoming much less alienating and more welcoming of poor/disabled/LGBTQIA students. This activist lifestyles never diminishes and this is my main interest, and so there is a continual feeling of "accomplishing" something good whlst we are here, communally changing Oxford from the insideThe extra curricular things to get involved with are essentially limitless, and so you always have something to go to, where you will meet new friends with similar interests. There are so many students here that after meeting new people, everything is a new opportunityIt has the perfect balance of freedom and guidance, and the 1 to 1 tutorials make the learning system so unique and very personalised, so you feel like you're basically being privately tutored. They really work with your needs and talentsThe city is just big enough but not small enough to feel claustrophobic, plus the colleges are interspersed really well in the city centre so you're never too far from each other/conveniencesAlthough the college housing is very pretty, and they provide many things like kitchens and bathrooms for each room - it is VERY expensive and they force you to vacate out of term time, which isn't possible for many poor/disabled/international studentsThe collegiate system makes it practically impossible to not make friends - they're everywhere you look, and there are so many JCR-centred events that it means you're never alone
by Anonymous on 29th September 2015It's a difficult course, but I don't think anyone expects it to be straight forward. You get loads of opportunities simply because you can say you're studying at Oxford though which is a definite bonus.Loads to do - loads of opportunities for work experience, getting involved with societies, although time is very limited. The welfare provision (particularly with regard to mental health) is known to be a bit lacking, but I don't have personal experience with that.Mostly enjoyable. Even if I don't understand something in lectures the tutorial system is so so helpful for making sure I know what I'm doing. There are some lecturers who are in a world of their own! But that's the same everywhere.It's a city centre uni yet can have a campus feel if you want it to because of the close-knit college structure.Cheap in comparison to other unis I looked at (although we are only paying for 27 weeks a year which is less than most). And the buildings are lovely.I know some people settled a lot quicker, so this was mostly down to me rather than the place.
by Anonymous on 26th September 2015Superb.Millions of shops and societies.Everything is excellent except the amount of practical work (I prefer to do theoretical physics).Beautiful, old city.Much better and cheaper than other universities.I was waiting for what felt like an age to go to uni. It couldn't come quickly enough.
by Anonymous on 23rd September 20155 stars. Can be very difficult with the workload, BUT the quality of teaching, research etc and the beautiful surroundings make up for it. I have always found a lot of support, but I would add that some people have found there to be less support and struggled with mental illness. Support does seem to vary college to college.Tons of beautiful libraries, fantastic welfare provision within colleges (free food, condoms, pregnancy tests, welfare reps etc). Student Union is pointless but that's because we have colleges.Really good course, but a bit disorganised in the sense that lectures run as random series throughout the year so you might be doing tutorials on land law but not have land law lectures until the next term, or vice versa. Good tutorials and tutors though.Perfect - my college is as central as you could get, and the law faculty is only a 10 minute walk away.4 stars because it's lovely that I've been able to live in college for 2 years and in college accommodation a 5 min walk away for 1 year, but expensive.The nature of Oxford colleges is that you're immediately in a tight knit community, so you settle in quickly.
by Anonymous on 17th September 2015I love it. If you're academically gifted this is just a very nice place to be. You can really figure out who you are.I'm not too outgoing but the services on offer are just excellent!It's nice overall, but I would have liked a bit more pure maths and more difficult pure maths problem sheets.Oxford's a great city. Lots going on but not too crazy.I get very good and affordable housing provided by my college.It didn't take me very long at all, considering I was moving from halfway round the world!
by Anonymous on 14th September 2015Excellent - a lot of hard work with long hours in the library, but a hugely rewarding and exciting experience.Good nightlife, loads of societies, sports, clubs, events etc. (often well funded too)The teaching was excellent and the course was well structured with varied and interesting content which linked well to the department's specialisms. There was a large element of coursework and high standards were expected for this; I favour the higher coursework content of this course. There needed to be a larger element of physical geography and taught skills, plus more fieldwork.Oxford is a beautiful city with lots going on. It's not too big, meaning transport is never an issue. It has a huge range of shops, cafes and pubs to keep you entertained outside of work.I was fortunate enough to live in Oxford college (Keble) accommodation for all three years: rents were reasonable and rooms were large, well equipped, well-maintained and all within the college grounds.The college system at Oxford facilitates close friendships that develop quickly. In addition, we got to know our course tutors very well, right from the beginning.
by Anonymous on 13th September 2015Expect to work hard but the rewards outweigh the negativesWork load is high so can be stressfulVery high workload and little contact time but the time with tutors is very valuable.It's Oxford! It's beautiful!Wonderful city and accommodation when living in collegeCollege life is very inclusive
by Anonymous on 3rd September 20154 starsOnce I got into it, was a lot to doSome lectures were just reading off a set of notesVery pretty townNice to have a pool table in college accommodation!I went to state school, took a while to adjust
by Anonymous on 31st August 2015Absolutely amazing. I'd seriously recommend it to anyone who achieves the required gradesLarge variety of societies, I really enjoy the opportunities I've had for drama and sport.Fantastic teaching, thoroughly enjoy my time. Busy timetable, but I still have free time.Beautiful Campus, Oxford is a buzzing cityAccommodation Costs are subsidised, very spacious with an en-suite. Food is great, and the city centre is 5 mins walk, with Tesco and Sainsbury close byEveryone was extremely welcoming
by Anonymous on 31st August 2015My experience so far has been fantastic, although I don't really have anything to compare it to! I am constantly learning new material, hanging out with other really smart people, and talking to world-leading experts about my subject. Yes, it is very intense, but personally I enjoy that little bit of stress (and we do have lots of vacation time to compensate).I don't really engage with nightlife or sports, so my rating doesn't apply to that. Otherwise, libraries are fantastic (I haven't had to buy a single book), all the shops are 5 minutes away, and there is a society for whatever you may be interested in.The timetable manages to give a good amount of lectures while still leaving plenty of time to manage as you wish, modules cover a lot of content but do make you feel up to date and prepared, the tutorial system is absolutely fantastic in terms of feedback on work and clearing up any issues I may have, and lectures are generally good.The university is really part of the city, in 5 minutes you are at Tesco or at the rail station, and everything you could really want is just a short walk away.I had an ensuite room in first year, and will have one in second year too, and likely third year too - what more can I ask for!It did take me a while to get used to a new country, but thankfully Oxford is full of little quirks so everybody was sort of lost, and also Fresher's week is slightly shorter which meant lectures started sooner and that was much better for me in terms of finally settling in.
by Anonymous on 30th August 2015Seriously mixed experience. I loved the people I met, my tutors, and the city. I hated the institutional culture and self-importance and I didn't enjoy the course.Uni life at Oxford is a real mixed bag: there are loads of things to do and the libraries are world class, but for me, the culture was so overwhelmingly Oxfordy (expensive, self-indulgent and opulent) that I was put off engaging in a lot of the activities on offer.This is a very intensive course and you have very little choice about what to study in the first two years, and then the final year is just solidly packed with work (irrationally, because some of it could have been moved to the second year). If you're lucky and get good tutors you'll be fine, but if you don't, you really are stuck, because almost all the teaching is done by the same handful of tutors at each college.Oxford is a gorgeous city, no doubt, and the whole city is the campus.The accommodation was picturesque and high quality, though quite expensive.It took me a while to settle in because I really didn't like my college and I had to actively search for things to do which I would enjoy. The culture was totally alien to me (ballgowns and champagne receptions are not my idea of a good time) and so I had to find a counter-culture which actively resisted the general feel of Oxford to really settle in.
by Anonymous on 29th August 2015better than the damn tabsformals, clubs, balls.It's perfect / I love itIt essentially is the city.Nice building, prime location.settled in quickly
by Anonymous on 29th August 2015Perfect for independent learners who are self-motivated but who appreciate being asked probing questions which push them and point them in the right direction.Everything you need is there and there is as much social life as you are willing to go out and have.A lot of responsibility is placed upon you but this works for me. The freedom to attend as many lectures as I want is something I like, while the occasional compulsary class keeps pushing me academically.The town is lovely. Classes were all central.Accommodation was provided for all years of my degree at the perfect location. Library and dining on site. I think the price was competitive for what you get.This is no reflection on the university rather upon myself. I was intimidated and overwhelmed and found it difficult to focus throughout my degree.
by Anonymous on 28th August 2015Awesome.Great variey of activities.Really good tutorsGraphic city.Overall goodPeople at uni helped me.
by Anonymous on 27th August 20155/5couple of decent shopping centres, massive libraries, a reasonable gym (some colleges have gyms too), excellent welfare provision with student reps and nurses etc in every college. excellent range of clubs and societies availableIt's perfect / I love itBeautiful city, historic buildings, open parks, river etc. lots of sights. also good nightclubs/pubs etcBeautiful room, well furnished, cheap rent. Food was amazing and cheap. Nice bars in colleges. Good common room areas. Centre of town so easily accessible.Felt at home as soon as I walked in! Lovely atmosphere
by Anonymous on 24th August 2015Excellent. Very challenging but worthwhile.Everything you could want really. Nothing missing or too far awayIt's an interesting course but sometimes feels less about medicine and more about biomedical scienceV central and a beautiful cityComfortable and very central. Good price too. Not the best thoughHappened very quickly. Was never homesick
by Anonymous on 24th August 2015ExcellentThe gym and pool are really close and easy to useIt is an excellent course, my tutors are wonderful and dedicated though not all the lecturers are easily understood and the laboratory sessions are incredibly boring.Oxford is a wonderful city.The accommodation I was living in last year was perfect. Enough showers and kitchens for everyone. The food served in hall was lovely.The people were really friendly and I made plenty of friends straight away.
by Anonymous on 23rd August 2015Academically amazing and people from all backgrounds.Perfect work life balance. Wonderful opportunities and peopleGreat lectures and small class teaching. Would love more patient contact.The city is great and I was right in the centre.Uni accommodation was clean, spacious with cleaners.Didn't miss home at all. Loved the environment
by Anonymous on 23rd August 2015Enjoyable but challenging, lots of opportunities now and in the future and the people are very nice and interesting. Many want to enjoy themselves but you will find intelligent conversation (often alcohol induced) if you look.There is a wide range of activities. Oxford dipoles not have a particularly good provision for students but any activity you want is available somewhere if you look. All the amenities of a small city are here. The student union is pretty poor though and nightlife is not great but still fun plus college events are usually well done.There is a good variety in the topics covered although a lack of choice. The course is challenging but the teaching quality is good and extensive. The amount of teaching and lectures feels like good value. Laboratory sessions are varied but would suit a more relaxed course. The 8 week term is unnecessarily stressful and forces hard work rather than motivating. But it is clearly a successful course for intelligent students.Good city, wish I had more time to enjoy it during term. Everything nearby.Due to staying in college housing with the shorter terms and no expenses at home, it is affordable for a good location.Everyone is in a similar boat. Don't get overwhelmed by the number of people due to the more intimate college environment with college "families" etc
by Anonymous on 23rd August 2015Overall, Oxford has been a fantastic experience. Challenging but also always engaging and stretching, with chances to do things you won't get at most universities, it is a really unique experience.It's very intense - there's a lot of work. However, there are also many opportunities for you to get involved and develop new skills. Welfare provision could improve with respect to mental health.Tackling the really big and engaging issues, plus an incredible amount of flexibility in option choice.Amazingly beautiful and picturesque. It has a lot of character, and lots of lovely independent cafǸs and eating places.Subsidised by my College, so relatively affordable. Location is great, very central.The Collegiate system helps a lot in making you feel at home, because it's a smaller and more intimate community. However, at the same time, Oxford has a lot of weird traditions.
by Anonymous on 21st August 2015Fast-paced and hard work - if you work at it, whilst at times it will feel a bit much you will come to relish the challenge. It is what university is all about and it certainly feels like a 'universal' learning experience.Services are top notch and convenient. Problems are addressed quickly.I love the course content and the one on one tutorials.Oxford is beautiful and London is only a couple of hours by train. Birmingham airport is also reasonably close. The only problem with Oxford is that the town comes to feel very small very quickly.I live in the college and thus could not be more conveniently placed. Rent is reasonable, but this is relative to the price of private rental.The pace of life is so quick and the workload so large that you are thrown into college and university life. It takes very little time for other students to become your comrades in the constant battle to stay on top of your work - fortunately it is an enjoyable battle.
by Anonymous on 21st August 2015Very goodMostly academic atmosphere, but some extra curricular stuffHigh paced learning, lots of labsLove the city, Central location of uniBig room, quite cheap, close to collegeMoved away, it was difficult at first
by Anonymous on 21st August 20155*, undoubtedly. Oxford is amazing.Loved the societies I joined, great library provision, the kind of night life I like...It allowed me to explore so many subjects that interested me, and I loved the tutorial system.Easy to get to lots of places by car and train!It would have been nice to be able to live in university accommodation my whole degree, not just part of it.I joined lots of student societies and made friends fast.


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Central to a child's ability to learn is the stimulation of play. Children must be free to discover, to play and to enjoy outdoor activity. As Maria Montessori famously quoted, "Play is the Work of a Child."
In partnership with the Rotary Club of Edmonton, LWB has helped to build full playground sets for a total of 5 schools in Belize City, Belize. All of our playgrounds are recycled from various schools across Alberta and we receive them through the Emmanuel Foundation. For more information on the Emmanuel Foundation's recycled Playground Projects, follow this link to their site. In February 2018 we constructed our largest playground at St Johns Anglican school.
Since 2013, LWB has worked with the following partners in the annual construction of playgrounds at Belize City schools:
- Rotary Club of Edmonton
- Emmanuel Foundation
- Rotary Club of Belize City
- Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise
- Cisco Construction
- numerous other local clubs and agencies
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Illustrations and old picture books are the things that really inspire me when making my own animations and illustrations.
I love to add a lot of details and make sure you see something new everytime you look. I like to be challenged and try new things. I can translate my magical warm style into a wall painting, logo,…
Animation has always been a big passion of mine. I grew up with films by Hayao Miyazaki and got inspired to make my own magical animations. I love to collaborate on live action projects and provide the animation -illustration part.


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Cassie Randolph Biography
Nationality: American
Famous: Reality TV Personalities American Women
Age: 24 Years, 24 Year Old Females
Sun Sign: Taurus
Also Known As: Cassandra Ann Randolph
Born Country: United States
Born in: Huntington Beach, California
Famous as: Television Personality
Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Females
father: Matt Randolph
mother: Amy McCleary
siblings: Michelle Randolph
U.S. State: California
City: Huntington Beach, California
Notable Alumni: University Of Wisconsin - Madison
education: Biola University (BS), University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (MS)
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- Cassie Randolph made her TV debut in 2016 in the documentary series 'Young Once.' The series follows students studying at 'Biola University,' which enforces abstinence-only rules, as it is a conservative evangelical university. Randolph appeared in the series from 2016 to 2019, appearing in 13 episodes.Meanwhile, in 2018, she was cast in the 23rd season of the popular dating and relationship reality television series 'The Bachelor.' The season starred former professional football player and TV personality Colton Underwood.Randolph filmed for the season throughout fall 2018. On December 6, 2018, the famous commercial broadcast TV network 'American Broadcasting Company' (ABC) confirmed Cassie Randolph as one of the contestants on the show.Randolph's popularity increased after appearing in 'The Bachelor.' However, she quit the competition at the end of the season when she realized that she was not ready to get engaged to Colton Underwood. The episode in which Randolph decided to quit the competition was aired on March 4, 2019, and was heavily publicized by the media. Subsequently, she became a household name in the United States of America.She rejoined the season when Colton Underwood announced that he would not propose to her. He also revealed that he had broken up with other contestants, such as Hannah Godwin and Tayshia Adams. On the episode aired on March 12, 2019, Underwood declared Randolph as the winner as she was the only remaining contestant of the season.Apart from appearing in 'The Bachelor,' Cassie Randolph was also seen in several other popular television shows, such as 'The View,' 'Good Morning America,' 'Entertainment Tonight,' and 'Live! with Kelly.'Interestingly, Cassie Randolph has a career outside the entertainment industry. She currently works as a speech assistant and aspires to become a speech pathologist. With thousands of followers online, she has also established herself as a social media star.Randolph's official Instagram page, which is packed with interesting pictures and video clips, has more than a million followers. On Twitter, she has thousands of followers.She also maintains a YouTube channel along with her sister Michelle Randolph. Created on March 5, 2019, their YouTube channel 'Cassie & Michelle' has thousands of views and subscribers.Recommended Lists:
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Just a few days into 2008, I'm slowly starting to get back into the swing after some time away. Everything seemed quiet a day or two after New Years day, the roads ware not as busy for one thing. Excusing the few who were ill it was like the nation had decided to take a duvet day as one.
The Christmas went well for me, got some time to dress before I went away. I haven't had many chances recently and I haven't developed as much as I hoped but the occasions I've had have been more eventful.
Little things like sleeping "fem" (I don't like the term "en fem" or "fem" but I can't think of a better one). Gradually getting bolder building up to the first time out at a sociable time.
It wasn't perfect, at times I overcompensated pronounced swaying etc., then looking petrified and finally relaxing with a few of my old habits learnt up from three decades of socialisation slipping in. I still have a long way to go but we have to start somewhere. Rather oddly for a tranny I didn't take 100's of pictures at the time, just 4 on my rather basic camera that came with my mobile (and they were mainly to quickly check my appearance).
I've mainly avoided giving advice on this blog partly because there are better places to go and partly because I haven't acquired the wisdom and maturity which would give such advice weight. That said, the best advice I can give to anyone contemplating going out is to just do it don't over analyse or your just cause doubt and nervousness. Just stand straight, shoulders back and go.
So what did I do over chrimbo? In short I went off and stayed with family over Christmas far away in a fairly nice mainly rural area. On Christmas day, drunk steadily over the afternoon, enjoyed my veggie roast and delighted in Doctor Who (I really really want Astrid's outfit). Realised I can't eat everything so went to bed.Woke up from my Boxing day lie in by the local hunt loudly paradeing down the nearby street, they appearing determined to prove their point. Spent time playing with my latest toys, includeing that ultimate tranny accessory a digital camera. And as soon as it started it was over.
As is normal for that time of year mused on the changes that I have happened to me over the past year and for everyone else. A belated happy new year.


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Take me there
This work was created for the group show 'Take Me There' MOPLA 2012, the title and theme for the exhibition started a thought process about where I would like technology to take me in the future. I kept coming back to a sense of wanting to go home; a return to something we have lost, a place of simplicity. In itself, photography can be likened to a portal to this other place, be it a vicarious journey or our own. The creation of a photographic image facilitates and allows this journey.
'Interfering with Thereness' is a work that explores a breakdown in the basic technical elements in analogue photography which in turn challenges our usual journey into a photograph . Photographic film requires controlled amounts of light to create the perfect negative but the lo fi camera leaks light impeding this process and it becomes a visible interference with the image. Scratches in the emulsion from cheap processing labs give a visibility to the negative as an imperfect object. The imperfect negative creates the unfamiliar denying us the return to a known place and instead takes us somewhere that exists purely within the image itself.


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I was at a meeting this morning where we covered a ton of upcoming events. There are countless ways for your students to be engaged in interesting and exciting activities. Here's just a few of them.
2015 MLK Celebrations: The 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration is coming up this weekend. Some of the activities are at Winston-Salem State, and others are on campus. The 10th Annivesary Gospel Fest in Brendle Recital Hall is not to be missed.
Spring Career Fair, Wednesday, January 21, 12-4 pm, 401 Benson Center. This is THE place to be to talk about careers and internships. Open to all WFU students.
Pro+ect, Thursday, January 22 at 7 pm, Brendle Recital Hall. Join CEES in welcoming three women marine biologists who have dedicated their lives to saving the oceans: world-famous oceanographer and activist Sylvia Earle, renowned coral reef biologist Nancy Knowlton of the Smithsonian, and policy advocate Amanda Leland of the Environmental Defense Fund.
The Pro Humanitate Institute is offering a Summer Nonprofit Immersion Program where students will be exposed to the nonprofit sector and working with them. An information session will be held on Monday, January 26th at 5 pm in Reynolda Hall 301.
Social Impact Careers Workshop, Wednesday, January 28 at 5 pm, OPCD Innovation Station (230 Reynolda Hall). Are you looking for an internship or job that is dedicated to change? Do you want to bring a social and environmental lens to a traditional business role? If you answered yes (or maybe) to either of these questions, then this workshop is for you.
Looking to the longer term, there are opportunities for Wake Alternative Break – where students spend their spring break on a service trip doing something in the Pro Humanitate spirit.
There is a Social Justice Retreat that students can sign up for online.
There are International Service Trips that will depart for the Dominican Republic and Rwanda shortly after May finals conclude. Information is online as well.
Happily, our many avenues of engagement can extend to YOU too! Here is an opportunity for parents (as well as alumni) to participate in a transformational travel experience to Bali, co-led by the chair of the Wake Forest Religion department and our Senior Advisor for Engagement Strategies.
"Experience the beautiful and enchanting Isle of Bali in the spirit ofPro Humanitate. Explore the Balinese practices of Tri Hita Karana, a Hindu saying meaning, "to live in harmony with the natural world, community and spirit." From the cultural and artistic hub of Ubud, travel to remote villages nestled in lush rice paddies, to sacred Mount Agung, and to the beaches along the north coast. Observe traditional ceremonies and rituals that the Balinese celebrate in joyful expression of reverence for their ancestors, god, families and the beauty of the natural world that surrounds them."
Learn more about the trip and find contact information if you wish to sign up, Deac families.
Urge your students to get involved. Do something amazing this year! Stretch their boundaries. And consider this trip to Bali, parents and families.
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There are suitcases more practical, more durable, and lighter. There are suitcases with more features and more packing space. But there are none that turn more heads or that are as much fun to travel with. I probably wouldn't take mine on 'adventure' travels, though, and I do get nervous if I have to gate check it getting on a flight, but for anything from a weekend to a week-long trip, this is my ride-or-die.