I live in Oxford. It isn't as great as they all say (because I don't visit tourist sites-I live here) but at night it is certainly a gem. All these hidden, cobbled streets, steeped in history right next to a modern, brand new shopping centre.
I like to say “I’m going to Oxford Grad school! YES!! YES!! YES!!” But the reality is that my grades are C- to C+ (equivalent from 57% to 65%) at UBC (in Vancouver, Canada) and I’m stuck with student loan bills . 😢
I think Cambridge is a beautiful city all round, whereas Oxford has exceptional beauty mostly within (*of course many fantastic areas exist outside of it too) the medieval centre - which is of course very large. Plus, I much prefer King’s College Chapel in Cambridge to Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral, because not only is it the 2nd largest chapel in the world but contains the best collection of 16th century renaissance glass anywhere, exquisite fan vaulting and a painting by Rubens. Plus punting in Cambridge is superior to that in Oxford, because in Cambridge you can actually see the “backs” of around 10 different colleges. Yet of course both are fantastic cities: *Cambridge* *home to the fourth oldest university in the world (year 1209), loads of medieval college buildings for example at Queens’ College, Corpus Christi College or Trinity. The iconic King’s College Chapel (and other medieval/ baroque religious buildings - such as St Bene’t’s Church with Anglo-Saxon tower built over 1000 years ago), pretty streets, punting on the river cam with scenic views of the “backs” of the colleges; not to mention bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge or the Bridge of Sighs (Cambridge), Fitzwilliam museum or the Botanical gardens. *Oxford* *home to the second oldest university in the world (year 1096), loads of medieval college buildings for example Exeter College, New College or one of the largest (Tudor) colleges Christ Church - which contains the “Great Hall” - a must for Harry Potter fans. Beautiful libraries such as “Radcliffe Camera” and “The Bodleian”, museums such as the Ashmolean or the Natural history museum, Cathedral and Castle. As well as other historic sites such as St Michael at the North Gate (the church is over 1000 years old) and of course punting (although not as pretty when compared with punting in Cambridge).
Tamara Carter Well I would disagree. I think all of Oxford is beautiful and nicer than Cambridge, not just its medieval core. As for punting, I couldn’t care less as punting isn’t an activity that interests me.
Well of course the medieval core is a large area (which is very beautiful), but the reason I would say Cambridge is nicer “all round” is because Oxford also has a very different side to it - with a couple of neighbourhoods that are quite rough and industrial, whereas in Cambridge this does not exist. Of course if you’re a tourist you’d never actually visit these areas, but I’m just using it for arguments sake. Plus Cambridge, in its outskirts, has been completely regenerated in the last year or so and looks smarter and more attractive (when compared to some of Oxford’s “outskirts”). Of course both are beautiful cities and deserve to be visited, I’m not discrediting the beauty of Oxford, but simply defending it against (what I feel is) an unjustified comment - saying that Oxford is “much more” beautiful, when (for me) it isn’t. Cambridge has many architecturally important buildings: many 17th century classical structures built by Sir Christopher Wren, obviously the marvel that is King’s College Chapel and complete medieval streets (I don’t know the name but one of my favourites is one flanked by 14th/15th century college buildings - with extremely tall chimneys). Plus, perhaps the reason you dislike punting is because you’ve never experienced it at Cambridge, because let me tell you it’s magical - you see so much more gliding on the waterways than you can on foot. Let’s celebrate both cities beauty, it’s all subjective.
@@tamaracarter1836 But I would say Oxford is nicer all round. Oxford has other areas simply because it's much bigger than Cambridge, but if we compare Cambridge the equivalent size in Oxford then I find Oxford much nicer and more charming, simple as. I'm not talking of the outskirts, I'm talking of the city. OK, well I find the shopping streets in Oxford far superior, and it has lots of narrow and cobbled ones too. My comment wasn't unjustified, beauty is subjective therefore me finding Oxford more beautiful is the truth of my opinion and therefore completely justified. I actually have experienced punting. I did my degree at Oxbridge and got to experience both cities a lot because I had friends in both, and just never really saw the appeal in it, was never that fond. I will agree the view in Cambridge punting is nicer but thats because the river is bigger in Cambridge. I also love Grantchester Meadows in Cambridge. To be clear, I love both, but for me Oxford has simply always had the edge.
Yes, Oxford is absolutely beautiful, with MANY well preserved medieval streets - I didn’t mean in anyway to say that it didn’t posses these. I am also not saying that Cambridge is in any way “better” than Oxford, but simply saying Oxford is not (in my opinion), far “superior” in beauty. Not in any way trying to change your opinion, but giving evidence for why I have mine. As I’ve said - let us celebrate both cities beauty as opposed to showing your love of Oxford through the slander of Cambridge (which is why I replied to your first comment). Your opinion is of course justified (I just feel it’s untrue).
no comparison to this beautiful City of Oxford, (a seat of Education) - and-the Best Motor Producer:- from Morris minor to many-and- many other Road Vehicles produced in Oxford, short while ago, They are continuing to produced. Ken Tiwari.
I am looking for a video tour of Oxford where someone says, "this building is called....... and it was built in (some century), it cost so much. I'm a fan of the Morris mysteries and he goes in and around those buildings. I just want to know which is which. Why there are so many, "colleges" within this system. Wondering if you can get those Harry Potter long gowns they wear. It also would be interesting to know how much it costs on an average. Was the character named after the motor car dealership? Just asking. :) Thanks
Do you mean the Morse mysteries? The college system was originally due to various different notable people setting them up, eg bishops. Colleges being separate from each other, I suppose that significant ideological differences could be kept separate, whilst all being under the umbrella of Oxford University. Some distinguished schools (and to this day) would be more likely to enter pupils in to certain colleges. The most famous example of this is arguably Eton, which was founded as a charitable school providing free education. Its pupils then went on to Kings College Cambridge. The college appears to have kept up (and yet also somehow rebelled against) the spirit of this origin as it's regarded as one of the most left wing of Cambridge colleges to get in to and has a highish state school intake. College choice is arguably seen as slightly more important at Oxford than Cambridge (even if only by, say, 1%) as not all Oxford colleges teach every subject although , in practice , this isn't widely known. Also, Cambridge wasn't collegiate right at the very start and Cambridge's early history is a bit less dependent on religious affiliation than Oxford's.
Oxford's one of the most overrated cities in the UK. The students dress badly and their union invites celebrities who, instead of their students asking respectful questions of them, gawp at them like a hastily arranged experiment in pop culture. Cambridge is a far more serious university for undergraduates. Tourists should consider seeing prettier Cambridge instead - but also (or instead) York which is far larger for shopping / York's massively superior for choice of hotels and arguably the best medieval city in the UK for the general public with the suburbs being relatively pretty too unlike Oxford and Cambridge's dreary suburban sprawl. York's where clever, stylish people who love history and modernity visit. The large presence of the railway and chocolate shops / tearooms at York gives it a properly industrious feel. Don't expect too much style at Oxford or Cambridge.
I wouldn't have been comfortable in very small tuition sessions. Historically, Oxbridge have often insisted on only lowish grades if they're satisfied that you're 'Oxbridge material' from previous exams. Most are put off from applying because of teacher advice, or a feeling that they'd prefer the buzz / variety / scale of more industrial cities, or the syllabus. It's only in the last 20 years or so that raw final grades has mattered more for admission. About 1 in 4 applicants gets in. It's more a case of Oxford gets such carefully chosen pictures of what it looks like and I'm redressing that for balance.
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Just checking how Oxford looks like 7 years ago. Still beautiful! The color of the buildings and structure! No wonder, I love Oxford. ♡
This is a nice video of Oxford - thanks for sharing 😊
@oxfordable glad you enjoyed it!
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Oxford is amazing city
I live in Oxford. It isn't as great as they all say (because I don't visit tourist sites-I live here) but at night it is certainly a gem. All these hidden, cobbled streets, steeped in history right next to a modern, brand new shopping centre.
Every building has a story to tell!
great city! beautiful!
Loved Oxford 💞
Oxford is nicer than Cambridge ;)
GrahamPhelan in your opinion, i live there and to me i pass them every time i go to town so it doesn't seem that great to me.
GrahamPhelan Oxford really isn't that nice, apart from secrions of the city centre and summertown. They keep the poverty very well hidden
I like to say “I’m going to Oxford Grad school! YES!! YES!! YES!!”
But the reality is that my grades are C- to C+ (equivalent from 57% to 65%) at UBC (in Vancouver, Canada) and I’m stuck with student loan bills . 😢
Insya Allah, I'll come to this lovely university, Ameen 🇬🇧♥️.
Oxford is a stunning city, much more beautiful than Cambridge.
I think Cambridge is a beautiful city all round, whereas Oxford has exceptional beauty mostly within (*of course many fantastic areas exist outside of it too) the medieval centre - which is of course very large. Plus, I much prefer King’s College Chapel in Cambridge to Oxford’s Christ Church Cathedral, because not only is it the 2nd largest chapel in the world but contains the best collection of 16th century renaissance glass anywhere, exquisite fan vaulting and a painting by Rubens. Plus punting in Cambridge is superior to that in Oxford, because in Cambridge you can actually see the “backs” of around 10 different colleges. Yet of course both are fantastic cities:
*Cambridge* *home to the fourth oldest university in the world (year 1209), loads of medieval college buildings for example at Queens’ College, Corpus Christi College or Trinity. The iconic King’s College Chapel (and other medieval/ baroque religious buildings - such as St Bene’t’s Church with Anglo-Saxon tower built over 1000 years ago), pretty streets, punting on the river cam with scenic views of the “backs” of the colleges; not to mention bridges such as the Mathematical Bridge or the Bridge of Sighs (Cambridge), Fitzwilliam museum or the Botanical gardens.
*Oxford* *home to the second oldest university in the world (year 1096), loads of medieval college buildings for example Exeter College, New College or one of the largest (Tudor) colleges Christ Church - which contains the “Great Hall” - a must for Harry Potter fans. Beautiful libraries such as “Radcliffe Camera” and “The Bodleian”, museums such as the Ashmolean or the Natural history museum, Cathedral and Castle. As well as other historic sites such as St Michael at the North Gate (the church is over 1000 years old) and of course punting (although not as pretty when compared with punting in Cambridge).
Tamara Carter Well I would disagree. I think all of Oxford is beautiful and nicer than Cambridge, not just its medieval core. As for punting, I couldn’t care less as punting isn’t an activity that interests me.
Well of course the medieval core is a large area (which is very beautiful), but the reason I would say Cambridge is nicer “all round” is because Oxford also has a very different side to it - with a couple of neighbourhoods that are quite rough and industrial, whereas in Cambridge this does not exist. Of course if you’re a tourist you’d never actually visit these areas, but I’m just using it for arguments sake. Plus Cambridge, in its outskirts, has been completely regenerated in the last year or so and looks smarter and more attractive (when compared to some of Oxford’s “outskirts”). Of course both are beautiful cities and deserve to be visited, I’m not discrediting the beauty of Oxford, but simply defending it against (what I feel is) an unjustified comment - saying that Oxford is “much more” beautiful, when (for me) it isn’t. Cambridge has many architecturally important buildings: many 17th century classical structures built by Sir Christopher Wren, obviously the marvel that is King’s College Chapel and complete medieval streets (I don’t know the name but one of my favourites is one flanked by 14th/15th century college buildings - with extremely tall chimneys). Plus, perhaps the reason you dislike punting is because you’ve never experienced it at Cambridge, because let me tell you it’s magical - you see so much more gliding on the waterways than you can on foot. Let’s celebrate both cities beauty, it’s all subjective.
@@tamaracarter1836 But I would say Oxford is nicer all round. Oxford has other areas simply because it's much bigger than Cambridge, but if we compare Cambridge the equivalent size in Oxford then I find Oxford much nicer and more charming, simple as. I'm not talking of the outskirts, I'm talking of the city. OK, well I find the shopping streets in Oxford far superior, and it has lots of narrow and cobbled ones too. My comment wasn't unjustified, beauty is subjective therefore me finding Oxford more beautiful is the truth of my opinion and therefore completely justified. I actually have experienced punting. I did my degree at Oxbridge and got to experience both cities a lot because I had friends in both, and just never really saw the appeal in it, was never that fond. I will agree the view in Cambridge punting is nicer but thats because the river is bigger in Cambridge. I also love Grantchester Meadows in Cambridge. To be clear, I love both, but for me Oxford has simply always had the edge.
Yes, Oxford is absolutely beautiful, with MANY well preserved medieval streets - I didn’t mean in anyway to say that it didn’t posses these. I am also not saying that Cambridge is in any way “better” than Oxford, but simply saying Oxford is not (in my opinion), far “superior” in beauty. Not in any way trying to change your opinion, but giving evidence for why I have mine. As I’ve said - let us celebrate both cities beauty as opposed to showing your love of Oxford through the slander of Cambridge (which is why I replied to your first comment). Your opinion is of course justified (I just feel it’s untrue).
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no comparison to this beautiful City of Oxford, (a seat of Education) - and-the Best Motor Producer:- from Morris minor to many-and- many other Road Vehicles produced in Oxford, short while ago, They are continuing to produced. Ken Tiwari.
I am looking for a video tour of Oxford where someone says, "this building is called....... and it was built in (some century), it cost so much. I'm a fan of the Morris mysteries and he goes in and around those buildings. I just want to know which is which. Why there are so many, "colleges" within this system. Wondering if you can get those Harry Potter long gowns they wear. It also would be interesting to know how much it costs on an average. Was the character named after the motor car dealership? Just asking. :) Thanks
Do you mean the Morse mysteries? The college system was originally due to various different notable people setting them up, eg bishops. Colleges being separate from each other, I suppose that significant ideological differences could be kept separate, whilst all being under the umbrella of Oxford University. Some distinguished schools (and to this day) would be more likely to enter pupils in to certain colleges. The most famous example of this is arguably Eton, which was founded as a charitable school providing free education. Its pupils then went on to Kings College Cambridge. The college appears to have kept up (and yet also somehow rebelled against) the spirit of this origin as it's regarded as one of the most left wing of Cambridge colleges to get in to and has a highish state school intake. College choice is arguably seen as slightly more important at Oxford than Cambridge (even if only by, say, 1%) as not all Oxford colleges teach every subject although , in practice , this isn't widely known. Also, Cambridge wasn't collegiate right at the very start and Cambridge's early history is a bit less dependent on religious affiliation than Oxford's.
i would study there
I was born there
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I live here
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YES!
Oxford is an university or a city?? I ask without watching the video hahah
ah It is a city xD I´ve already watched it.
@@pablosalina7654 It is a city and a university. Many UK universities are named after the town or city they are in.
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Prefer Cambridge myself.
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Oxford's one of the most overrated cities in the UK. The students dress badly and their union invites celebrities who, instead of their students asking respectful questions of them, gawp at them like a hastily arranged experiment in pop culture. Cambridge is a far more serious university for undergraduates. Tourists should consider seeing prettier Cambridge instead - but also (or instead) York which is far larger for shopping / York's massively superior for choice of hotels and arguably the best medieval city in the UK for the general public with the suburbs being relatively pretty too unlike Oxford and Cambridge's dreary suburban sprawl. York's where clever, stylish people who love history and modernity visit. The large presence of the railway and chocolate shops / tearooms at York gives it a properly industrious feel. Don't expect too much style at Oxford or Cambridge.
I wouldn't have been comfortable in very small tuition sessions. Historically, Oxbridge have often insisted on only lowish grades if they're satisfied that you're 'Oxbridge material' from previous exams. Most are put off from applying because of teacher advice, or a feeling that they'd prefer the buzz / variety / scale of more industrial cities, or the syllabus. It's only in the last 20 years or so that raw final grades has mattered more for admission. About 1 in 4 applicants gets in. It's more a case of Oxford gets such carefully chosen pictures of what it looks like and I'm redressing that for balance.
I bet there's somewhere in the world that's well known that you'd remove rose tinted spectacles about.
So I guess they rejected your application?
Envious, much???!!!
Poor video.