Oxford Odyssey

Author: cowleycorporateclimbers

  • Tiny Steps: Micro-internships at the University of Oxford

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    Micro-internships are an excellent way to gain some exposure to the working world, while not committing your entire holiday to work. These are short attachments to companies, about 2-5 days. These micro-internships occur every vacation, usually in the first week. That gives you more predictability to make holiday plans after the internship. The annoying thing…

  • The false linearity of careers

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    “For the loser now will be later to win” – Bob Dylan A few months after I received my Oxford offer letter, I mapped out my life with great precision. While awaiting matriculation, I planned the societies I’d join, the internships I’d secure, and the career trajectory I’d follow. I envisioned leveraging the Oxford Alpha…

  • Lessons for those entering the workplace as a fresh grad

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    Bias towards over-communication Do not be afraid of asking questions. The cardinal rule in being a newbie is to be always asking questions whenever you are not sure, but to ask Google and ChatGPT before turning to a colleague or manager. Remember, your job is to make your manager’s job easier. It is a lot…

  • How I would live my life holistically in Oxford if I could do it again

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    I’ve been reflecting on my Oxford experience now that I’m entering my third year. Surprisingly though, I realised that I over-indexed on studying – coming from a country where academic achievement is viewed with great emphasis, it took me a lot to cut through the programming of my earlier years.  I had entered University dreaming…

  • Should I study in Oxford? An International student perspective

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    Getting an offer from Oxford might seem like a life changing experience. The day I got my offer, I was so elated that I nearly ran into the path of an oncoming car. Fortunately, the car stopped in time so I didn’t end up like the main character in Pixar’s Soul. As such, it may…

  • Applying to Oxford: Economics & Management (E&M)

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    About the Economics and Management course It’s important to understand what the course entails. You are contemplating spending a significant investment in time and money to take this course, so you should be well-informed about what you will learn. Furthermore, doing your research into these modules can help your application stand out as well-researched. Many…

  • What to do when you fall sick just before a major Oxford examination

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    I had the misfortune of falling ill just before my Final Honours School (FHS) examinations and as a result, found out just how strict and unforgiving the university is of these circumstances. I had heard from friends that the university is highly inflexible regarding mitigating circumstances, but I was still unprepared for just how awful…