Students' Perspective
Now that you have looked at the College, why not find out what some of our current international students think:
Graduates
Fujia Chen - Chinese - DPhil in Zoology
Roger Deane - South African - DPhil in Astrophysics
Jonathan Lipps - American - MPhil in Linguistics
Claire Brunel - French - MPhil in Economics
Daan Evers - Dutch - DPhil in Philosophy
Undergraduates
Julian Tan - Malaysian - Engineering, Economics and Management
Chio Meng Kou - Macau SAR, China - Chemistry
Jakub Sikorowski - Polish – Physics
Radhika Goyal - Indian - Economics and Management
Tiffany Tang - Hong Kong SAR, China - Medicine
Fujia Chen
Chinese - DPhil in Zoology
Also available in Chinese
I came to Jesus College mainly due to the high recommendations it received from several former students, and I am very happy about my choice. My life at Jesus College has turned out to be even better than I expected!
As an engineering student working in the Zoology Department on a physics project, but very interested in history, politics and music, I have been able at Jesus College to meet people from various academic backgrounds and with totally different personal interests. The College symposia with renowned speakers and the Middle (Graduate) Common Room (MCR) speaker events with a huge variety of topics are very interesting to me. Also, Jesus College provides many scholarships, prizes and funding for students, from which I benefit to go to enable me to go to conferences and on field trips.
College life in Jesus is charming. Every day can be busy as the MCR provides a lot of social activities, including film nights, brunches, exchange dinners and balls etc. The black-tie end-of-term dinner is my favourite. If you like sports, the College also has its own sport fields and squash courts. And badminton night is also perfect for me. I have also been paid by the College for invigilating the Colleges’ undergraduates’ exams.
In contrast to my previous University in the UK where I studied for my Master’s degree, Jesus College offers three meals every day at reasonable prices during term time, which saves me time. Also, as accommodation is normally provided for three years, you do not need to worry about finding a place to live.
From my personal experience, I would particularly recommend Chinese students come to the University of Oxford and Jesus College in particular, as I found people and support staff here are more friendly and helpful compared to those in Chinese universities!
Also available in Chinese.
Fujia Chen
Chinese - DPhil in Zoology
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由于前任学生的大力推荐，我选择了耶稣学院。至今我仍非常满意当初的选择，耶稣学院的生活比我之前想象中的更为丰富多彩。
我是一个工程背景的学生，在动物学系做一个与物理相关的研究，但对历史、政治与音乐非常感兴趣。我可以在学院认识各种背景与个人兴趣完全不同的朋友。学院里的著名人士讲座与研究生会组织的演讲，都深深吸引了我。另外，耶稣学院为学生提供许多奖学金与资助，我得以去参加学术会议与户外课程。
耶稣学院的生活极富魅力。由于研究生会提供各种社交活动，包括电影、早午餐、交换晚餐与舞会等，你每天都可以过得相当忙碌。我最喜欢每学期末的正装晚宴。如果你喜欢运动，学院有自己的运动场与壁球场，每周的羽毛球之夜也是我的心头好。通过在学院里为本科生监考，我还可以挣些零花钱。
相比起我在帝国学院度过的硕士课程生活，耶稣学院在学期内，每天都提供物美价廉的三餐，帮我省了许多时间。学院还提供三年的住宿，所以你无需烦恼找宿舍的问题。 就我个人经验而言，我要大力推荐中国学生到牛津大学，特别是耶稣学院来学习。因为我觉得这里的人们与管理人员都非常友好，愿意帮助学生。
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Roger Deane
South African - DPhil in Astrophysics
My experiences at Jesus College have greatly exceeded the already high expectations I had before arriving in Oxford. Jesus was strongly recommended to me by friends mainly due to its intermediate size, highly cosmopolitan MCR and generous funding. These three attributes are just of a few of the many reasons I feel this is one of the best colleges in Oxford.
The centrality of the College and Ship Street accommodation greatly enhances your Oxford experience as well as making life very convenient with just a few minutes’ walk to a number of libraries, parks, restaurants and pubs.
The size and spirit of the MCR is one of the best attributes of the college. Roughly 60% of the graduates are international students creating a melting pot of characters and cultures. The spirit of the MCR is enhanced by the wide range of sporting and cultural activities available.
Then of course, the generous funding. Jesus places great value on its graduates travelling to international conferences. To this end they offer a very healthy travel allowance of £782 per annum, which is very rare amongst other colleges. Furthermore, they offer a number of scholarships every year including the Graduate scholarship which includes £850 and ‘High Table’ dining-rights.
The students at Jesus College are a very friendly, down-to-earth and highly talented group of people. This creates a wonderful social dynamic which is coupled with the College offering all the cultural, sporting and academic opportunities one could ask for. You needn't think any further on your College decision if these are the characteristics you seek.
Jonathan Lipps
American - MPhil in Linguistics
College life is a big part of your time at Oxford, and sets the tone for a lot of your experiences here. As an international student, I wasn't quite sure what this meant before I arrived, but at Jesus I soon learned about the place of the college in my graduate program. Pretty much every aspect of my time at Oxford, apart from my academic instruction, involves Jesus in some way or another. From providing me with housing, to giving me the option of eating all three meals in Hall, to supporting the Middle Common Room (MCR) in its social endeavors, Jesus has been my constant companion (don't worry - after a while you don't even hear the "Jesus" puns anymore). I'm very glad I was offered a place here, and chose to accept it.
The College is, as you probably know, very centrally located. To be honest, I can't think of a college with a better location, situated as it is right near Cornmarket St, with all of downtown a few blocks to every side; of course, being in the middle of all the pubs, cafés, and shops does tempt the wallet. More importantly than location, Jesus is a very friendly college. I haven't been able to find any trace of snobbery in the students or the staff, and people seem genuinely good-natured and excited to have a quick chat when crossing paths in the MCR. This of course leads to a heightened fun-factor at all the parties, gatherings, trips to the pub, and so on... The MCR does a great job of consistently putting on events throughout term that are a welcome break from the stresses of tutorials. Pub quizzes, movie nights, wine and cheese soirées, organized trips to shows and concerts, etc... Whatever your style of fun, you'll be well looked after.
I should also say that, academically, Jesus is top-notch. While your day-to-day academic experience as a graduate student won't revolve around your college, it's always interesting to speak to Fellows when special dinners or other occasions permit. The Principal makes it his business to know a little bit about everything, and he'll surprise you with what a good conversationalist he is on a wide variety of topics unrelated to his own field.
In sum, Jesus takes its job of providing you with all the support, academic and otherwise, that you'll need during your time at Oxford very seriously indeed. Having been here for a year now, and having explored many of the other colleges, I have no regrets whatsoever about having chosen to spend my time here, and I'll always be proud to be a member of Jesus!
Claire Brunel
French - MPhil in Economics
Also available in French
I think the main aspect that distinguishes Oxford from my undergraduate university (Georgetown University in Washington DC) is the college system. I had learnt a lot about the academics of Oxford before applying but I remember filling out the application and putting a random college name on it because I did not understand the system. I wasn't sure what the college was for, what it would provide for me and mostly what the link between my college and my department was.
In the end I got a letter from Jesus College as well as the Graduate Handbook and other information, and started looking through it. I was able to figure things out as they came my way. The porters in the lodge and the MCR [Middle Common Room, formerly known as the Graduate Common Room] committee definitely made the first approach very easy and agreeable. I then discovered that all the college staff were incredibly helpful and felt comfortable going to offices and asking about all sorts of things.
As things moved along, I realised that the College was what would keep me sane and happy. After a day in the department talking and breathing economics, it was incredibly refreshing to come home to Jesus College where people read a wide variety of subjects. It was important for me to come back from the library for dinner in hall and know there would be a whole table of familiar faces that I could talk to and relax with. The community is welcoming and social. I had no trouble finding amazing people from all around the world, all with fascinating backgrounds and interests. An active graduate community is something that can be considered rare in Oxford and Jesus is definitely one of the best. It's small and personal yet varied and fun and I've had an amazing two years here.
In terms of the opportunities in College, I've found that staff in College are good listeners and very willing to accept suggestions for change. One example of it is the development of more interaction between junior and senior members of the College so that the intellectual community of the College is unified and grows on both sides through those interactions.
Basically Jesus College does not just provide a student with accommodation and food, it is the source of a fun group to socialise with, a great intellectual community and support in all areas, whether it be academic, welfare or financial.
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Claire Brunel
French - MPhil in Economics
Also available in English
Je pense que ce qui différencie Oxford de mon université précédente (Georgetown University à Washington DC) est le système des collèges. Je m'étais renseignée sur le côté académique avant de poser ma candidature mais je me souviens qu'en remplissant le dossier j'ai écris le premier collège de la liste car je ne savais pas quoi mettre. En effet je ne comprenais pas quel était leur rôle, ce que je tirerai de mon appartenance au collège et quel était le lien entre le collège et le département.
Finalement après avoir été acceptée dans mon programme, j'ai reçu une lettre de Jesus College ainsi que le Graduate Handbook, une sorte de brochure qui décrit la communauté des graduates et les événements organisés. Mais c'est surtout en arrivant sur place que j'ai découvert comment tout marchait. Les « porters » qui nous accueillent à l'entrée et le comité des graduates ont rendu le processus facile et agréable. J'ai rapidement découvert que toute l'équipe du collège était efficace et très approchable.
Au fur et à mesure, j'ai réalise que le collège était en fait ce qui me permettrait de garder un certain équilibre. Après une journée entière au département à parler économie, c'était rafraîchissant de pouvoir rentrer à Jesus College ou les gens étudient toutes sortes de matières. C'était important pour moi de savoir qu'en arrivant au collège à l'heure du dîner je trouverai forcément une table de gens que je connaissais à qui je pouvais parler de tout et n'importe quoi et qui étaient souvent prêts à aller boire un verre après. Je n'ai eu aucun problème à me lier avec les gens, des gens qui ont tous des intérêts et points de vue différents ce qui rend le groupe fascinant. La communauté de grads est très sociale, ce n'est pas pour rien que nous avons la réputation d'être un des collèges les plus actifs. Le collège est petit et personnel mais très varié et j'y ai passe deux années incroyables.
De plus, il y en a pour tous les goûts. Le personnel du collège est ouvert aux suggestions. Par exemple, il nous a été très facile de les convaincre d'organiser plus d'événements avec les fellows et profs du collège pour ceux qui voulaient profiter de l'exceptionnelle communauté intellectuelle plus en profondeur. Ces occasions sont de plus en plus fréquentes car elles ont beaucoup de succès puisqu'elles permettent de rencontrer des gens et de découvrir leur recherche de manière informelle.
En résumé, Jesus College n'est pas simplement l'endroit ou j'ai dormi et manger, c'était pour moi la source primaire d'amis, d'événements sociaux, d'une communauté intellectuelle ouverte ainsi que de soutien dans tous les domaines, que ce soit académique, financier ou simplement moral.
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Daan Evers
Dutch - DPhil in Philosophy
Also available in Dutch
I chose to study in Oxford because of its reputation in philosophy. The graduates here are really quite talented, and I was very pleased by the amount of time my supervisors took to discuss my work with them.
In The Netherlands, where I did my first degree, one can easily feel alone at university. Not so in Oxford, and especially not in Jesus College. Jesus College and its MCR [Middle Common Room, formerly known as the Graduate Common Room] have, from the very start, organized an incredible number of dinners, parties and other events to make me feel at home and get to know other people. In practical matters, I found Jesus College’s personnel friendly and helpful. For the most part, they show remarkable patience and readiness to assist.
During my master's program, I have lived both in Ship Street [next door to the main college site] and at Herbert Close [the college's flats in East Oxford]. Ship Street is attractive because of its location in the heart of the city. But I found the graduate accommodation at Herbert Close particularly good. It consists of spacious flats with bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen. The cost of rent is somewhat higher than in some places in Holland, but it is not unusual to pay comparable amounts in Amsterdam or Utrecht.
Before I came, my picture of Oxford was of a place where success and competition was in the forefront of everyone's mind. I thought it would be stuffy, and full of overeager students. I was proved wrong in this respect. Oxford, like other universities, is just full of different people. There is something to be found here for almost any taste.
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Daan Evers
Dutch - DPhil in Philosophy
Also available in English
Ik heb ervoor gekozen om in Oxford te studeren vanwege de reputatie in de filosofie. De masterstudenten en promovendi zijn hier erg getalenteerd, en ik was zeer tevreden met de hoeveelheid tijd die mijn begeleiders namen om mijn werk met hen te bespreken.
In Nederland, waar ik mijn eerste studie deed, kun je je gemakkelijk eenzaam voelen aan de universiteit. In Oxford is dat heel anders, en in het bijzonder in Jesus College. Jesus College en de zogenaamde MCR [Middle Common Room] hebben vanaf het begin een ongelooflijke hoeveelheid diners, feestjes en andere evenementen georganiseerd om de studenten thuis te laten voelen en elkaar te leren kennen. Wat praktische zaken betreft was het personeel van Jesus College vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Zij tonen over het algemeen opmerkelijk veel geduld en bereidheid om te helpen.
Gedurende mijn masterprogramma heb ik zowel in Ship Street [direct naast de hoofdgebouwen van Jesus College] als in Herbert Close [de collegeflats in Oost-Oxford] gewoond. Ship Street is aantrekkelijk vanwege de lokatie in het hart van de stad. Maar met name de graduate-woonruimte in Herbert Close vond ik bijzonder goed. Deze bestaat uit ruime flats met badkamers, een woonkamer en een keuken. De huurprijs is hoger dan in sommige plaatsen in Nederland, maar het is niet ongewoon om iets vergelijkbaars te betalen in Amsterdam of Utrecht.
Vóór ik hier kwam was mijn beeld van Oxford er een waar mensen primair bezig waren met succes en competitie. Ik dacht dat het stoffig zou zijn en vol overijverige studenten. In dit opzicht heb ik ongelijk gekregen. Oxford is, net als andere universiteiten, gewoon vol met verschillende mensen. Voor bijna alle smaken is hier wat te vinden.
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Julian Tan
Malaysian - Engineering, Economics and Management
Also available in Bahasa Malaysia
Being an international student, I can personally say that I was rather anxious about how life was going to be in a foreign land like Oxford. There was a point when I began questioning my choice in going to Jesus College despite reading and hearing about how it is one of the friendliest colleges there is. The uneasy feelings quickly evaporated as I stepped foot into the College and was received with great warmth. The College is one of the most closely-knit in Oxford, so despite being a student coming from a different part of the world, cultural differences were never obstacles to face. A simple smile or hello is never too far away, every time I enter the JCR (Junior Common Room) or walk through the beautiful quads. Needless to say, making friends is probably one of the easiest things to do here.
Another thing that I find particularly convenient about the College is the centrality of its location in town. Practically anything and everything can be found within minutes from College, be it restaurants, pubs, department stores, or even banks!
Jesus College also has some of the finest tutors. They never hesitate in giving me a helping hand whenever I am faced with problems dealing with work or even personal problems, which is always reassuring when times get tough.
One final thing that I am very impressed with is how we, as undergraduates in Jesus College, have accommodation throughout our entire course. This greatly reduces the burden in finding a place to stay, which can definitely be very annoying!
Lastly, I would really like to say that life at university can be difficult if you want it to be, but grab the opportunities presented and it will be one of the most if not the most fulfilling and enriching experiences of your life. Having spent two terms in College so far, I've had a blast and I can genuinely see that coming to Jesus College will probably be one of the best decisions I've made.
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Julian Tan
Malaysian - Engineering, Economics and Management
Also available in English
Sebagai seorang mahasiswa antarabangsa, bisa kata saya agak bimbang terhadap kehidupan saya di negeri asing seperti Oxford. Ada suatu masa bila saya mula menanya pilihan saya untuk pergi ke Jesus College walaupun saya telah banyak membaca and mendengar bahawa Jesus College adalah sebuah kolej yang sangat mesra. Perasaan gelisah saya cepat hilang apabila saya melangkah masuk ke dalam Jesus College dan diterima dengat mesranya. Kolej ini mempunyai persahabatan yang amat rapat. Oleh itu, walaupun saya seorang mahasiswa yang datang dari negara lain, perbezaan dari segi kebudayaan tidak pernah menjadi rintangan untuk menempuh. Satu senyuman atau salam, mudah diberi setiap kali saya masuk ke dalam bilik JCR (Junior Common Room) atau berjalan di 'quads' yang indah. Jelaslah, untuk mendapat sahabat yang baik di sini sangat mudah.
Perkara lain yang saya rasa sangat baik adalah lokasi kolej ini. Kolej ini berada di pusat bandar Oxford. Apa-apa sahaja yang mahu dicari, mudah didapati; restoran, bar, pusat beli-belah dan bank!
Jesus College juga mempunyai beberapa guru yang baik. Mereka selalu membantu saya setiap kali saya menghadapi masalah yang berkaitan dengan kerja rumah ataupun masalah peribadi.
Hal terakhir tentang kolej ini yang menarik, adalah semua mahasiswa di Jesus College diberi tempat untuk hidup sepanjang masa pembelajaran di Oxford. Ini banyak mengurangkan beban untuk mencari tempat hidup pada masa depan.
Akhirnya, saya mahu berkata bahawa kehidupan di universiti boleh menjadi sukar jika anda inginkan, tetapi jika anda mengambil kesempatan untuk berjaya, kehidupan di universiti mungkin menjadi satu pengalaman yang memperkayakan. Walaupun saya hanya berada di sini untuk lebih kurang dua semester, saya boleh berkata bahawa pilihan untuk belajar di Jesus College adalah salah satu pilihan terbaik saya.
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Chio Meng Kou
Macau SAR, China - Chemistry
Also available in Chinese
My experience as a student here has been very enjoyable, both at Jesus College and at the University. Coming to Oxford and studying at Jesus College is probably one of the best decisions I have ever made. Jesus College is located in the heart of the city; this means everything you need is just around the corner. As a scientist, the thing I like the most is that the University Science Area is a short walk away. The library is well stocked and is open around the clock, which can be very convenient for those who have an essay due in at 9 am the following morning! In a very rare case, you might need a book from one of the university libraries. With over 30 libraries spread over the city of Oxford, you can usually be sure of finding the book you need. If you are a sports person, the College also has its own sport field, fairly near the University Sport Centre.
Right from the beginning of my application, the College has been very informative on the course structure and the role the College would be playing in my studies. One of the advantages of studying at Jesus is the generous student welfare support provided by the College. The College has a range of various and very generous grants and prizes as well as scholarships and awards available. The College also provides accommodation to all of its students throughout their study, which saves us from the hassle of flat-hunting.
The student community at Jesus is close-knit, friendly and easy-going. Studying at Oxford also means that you have a chance to meet people from different countries. The University also organises an International Student Orientation Programme to help international students to settle down at the very beginning of their stay in Oxford.
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Chio Meng Kou
Macau SAR, China - Chemistry
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當我收到牛津大學的錄取通知書的時候，我實在是非常的高興。這兩年間，我十分之享受的我的學習過程。這些我要感謝我所在的學院¬－耶穌學院。(Jesus College) 耶穌學院坐落於牛津城的中心，和人來人往的市中心只是一街之隔，但卻自成一角，絲亳沒有市中心的繁囂。作為化學本科生的我，最令我開心的是耶穌學院離大學科學區只有5分鐘步行路程。學院圖書館藏書亦非常豐富，所有功課上需要的書本亦一一齊備，而且是24小時開放。只有在非常特殊的環境下，你才會需要到大學圖書館裏借用書。但放心的是，你必定會從大學屬下，散布在大學城周圍三十多間圖書館裏中找到你所需要的那本書。如果你是體育迷的話，我想你亦會很高興知道在大學體育館附近耶穌學院有自己的體育場地。
學院在從報名表開始就提供詳盡課程資料，解釋牛津大學特別的學院體制，以及學院在體制中所扮演的角色。而在耶穌學院的學生亦會享受到良好的學生福利：例如一系列的助學金，奬金和獎學金等等。在牛津學習期間，所有學生一律均能夠住在學院提供的宿舍，好讓我們專心學習，不用為住宿問題煩惱。
在耶穌學院，學生們團結，友善，容易相處，亦很願意幫助別人。在牛津大學裏學習，你能夠結識來自世界各個不同國家和地區的學生。大學亦會特別安排海外學生參加海外學生迎新會(International Student Orientation Programme)，好使海外學生能快些安頓下來。
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Jakub Sikorowski
Polish - Physics
Also available in Polish
Choosing a college is quite a time-demanding task, especially for an international applicant who still has to decide between many universities. Therefore, I'm going to summarise the main advantages of Jesus College in the following bullet-points:
- Location. Jesus College is situated in the city centre near the Science Area, shops and quite near the sports grounds, which is very convenient.
- Jesus College staff are indeed very helpful and friendly. Being an international student means that sometimes you have to visit several different members of staff, for example to get to grips with the Student Loan Company. I had quite a few problems getting started, but found college staff very helpful.
- Quality of Education. Most of you are thinking of going to Oxford in order to study at one of the best universities in the world. The subject that I study - Physics - has a reputation for being taught at the highest level at Jesus College.
- Nice atmosphere. During your studies you want not only to learn but also to attend great parties and have a good social life. This aspect is assured at Jesus College. As the College is not too big, you will feel a family atmosphere, that will absorb international students who are frightened by a new land. It's also good to remember that we have a nice college bar, where each evening you can drop in and be most welcome, with a juke-box which performs your favourite CDs chosen by you. Here, you'll have great parties ("Bops") and an active social life.
- Free swimming pool and gym cards. Although you might think that it is just a difference of about 100 pounds a year (which for some international students is quite a lot), in fact, it is much more than that. Just because a lot of people can go to the University gym, we tend to organise morning training or afternoon swimming, which I really enjoy.
- Food. Furthermore, the food served in our hall is of a good quality and our college living expenses are considerably lower than in other colleges.
To end this advertisement, I can say, remember that: Jesus loves You :)
I want to add that I'm a Fahrenheit scholarship holder, and that great costs of my studies are sponsored by the President of the City of Gdansk.
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Jakub Sikorowski
Polish - Physics
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Wybór koledżu jest zapewne trudnym zadaniem i wymagającym sporo czasu, szczególnie dla zagranicznego kandydata, który zastanawia się nad kilkoma uczelniami. Dlatego chciałbym tutaj wypunktować główne zalety Jesus College:
- Położenie koledżu. Jesus College położony jest w samym centrum miasta blisko Science Area, centrum handlowego oraz stosunkowo blisko terenów sportowych, co bardzo ułatwia mi życie.
- Pracownicy Jesus College są naprawdę życzliwi i pomocni. Czasami potrzebna jest ci pomoc koledżu, by poradzić sobie z różnymi problemami, które mogą cię spotkać na studiach za granicą, na przykład, gdy załatwiasz pożyczkę studencką w Student Loan Company. Parę kłopotów, jakie miałem na początku studiów udało mi się pomyślnie rozwiązać dzięki życzliwej pomocy ze strony pracowników koledżu.
- Poziom nauki. Większość z was myśli o Oksfordzie ze względu na jego prestiż jako jednego z najlepszych uniwersytetów na świecie. Jesus College jest jednym z czołowych koledży w zakresie fizyki i chemii (co do innych przedmiotów nie mogę się wypowiadać, bo nie wiem).
- Miła atmosfera. Oprócz nauki na studiach ważne jest także życie towarzyskie i dobra atmosfera. Pod tym względem Jesus College to odpowiedni wybór. Koledż nie jest zbyt duży, co powoduje, że panuje tu rodzinna atmosfera, która pomaga często zagubionym zagranicznym studentom zaaklimatyzować się w obcym kraju. Nie można też zapominać o sympatycznym koledżowym barze, gdzie jesteś co wieczór mile widziany, z szafą grającą odtwarzającą twoje ulubione muzyczne utwory z płyt CD, które sam wybrałeś. Na koledżu toczy się ożywione życie towarzyskie i odbywają się imprezy tzw. „Bops”.
- Bezpłatne wejściówki na basen i siłownię. Gdybyś chciał sam sobie załatwić, to kosztuje to około 100 funtów rocznie (co dla niektórym zagranicznych studentów może być istotne), ale w gruncie rzeczy jest to dużo więcej. Ponieważ wszyscy tutaj mamy wejściówki, to łatwo możemy się umówić i często organizujemy wspólne wyjścia na poranny trening albo na popołudniowe pływanie, co bardzo mi odpowiada.
- Jedzenie. Poza tym zaletą koledżu jest stołówka, gdzie można tanio i smacznie zjeść. Inne opłaty też są stosunkowo niskie w porównaniu do pozostałych koledży.
Pamiętajcie: Jesus loves You :)
Chciałbym dodać, że jestem beneficjantem stypendium naukowego Prezydenta Miasta Gdańska im. Gabriela Daniela Fahrenheita, które pokrywa dużą część kosztów moich studiów na Oksfordzie.
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Radhika Goyal
Indian - Economics and Management
Being an international student, I was rather anxious about studying in Oxford, especially about living in College. I had my interview in Singapore where I sat my A-Levels, and by the time I arrived in October 2009, I was quite nervous and excited about my first ever trip to Oxford. Jesus College is known for its close-knit, friendly atmosphere, and I can proudly say, I was not disappointed. The College assisted us with settling in and the Freshers’ Committee (the group of students who organise events for new students) made every effort to integrate the first-years. Personally, I felt deeply attached to Jesus College when I had an accident over the Christmas vacation, and the College provided me with a lot of support in the form of adjusting my College examination timetable, providing me with alternative suitable accommodation, seeking guidance from the college nurse and more.
Teaching at Oxford, needless to say, is a wonderful experience. Jesus College has some of the finest tutors who never hesitate in committing extra time to answer my queries or help me.
Jesus College is right at the heart of the city, and thus a very convenient place to live in. After a day in the library living and breathing economics, it is incredibly refreshing to come home to Jesus College where people read a wide variety of subjects. Long conversations over dinner in the Hall are always a pleasant experience, made even better by the quality food provided (with a multitude of vegetarian options and salads). I have found that free access to the gym, squash courts and swimming pools make my weekends much more exciting! What I feel is great about Jesus is that undergraduates are provided accommodation for the entire duration of their course, which relieves the stress of looking for accommodation.
Lastly, I would like to say that Jesus College provides a plethora of opportunities for the holistic development of its student: grab these opportunities and university life will be one of the most, if not the most, fulfilling and enriching experiences of your life. Having spent almost three terms in College so far, I have had a blast and I can genuinely say that coming to Jesus College will probably be one of the best decisions I have made.
Tiffany Tang
Hong Kong SAR, China - Medicine
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I chose to study at Oxford because of its reputation in medicine, ranked 1st in both "The Times Good University Guide 2010" and "The Guardian University Guide 2010". Located in the center of town, Jesus College is not only conveniently located near banks, shops, and restaurants, but also the university science area where lectures and labs take place. Jesus College also contains a well-stocked library open 24/7 and hosts various speaker events. Most importantly, our college tutors are always willing to take time to help us out with any work-related or even personal problems during tough times, through e-mail, phone, or extra tutorials.
Jesus College is also unique in that it offers guaranteed accommodation at affordable prices for the entire duration of your course, eliminating the headache of flat-hunting year after year! Furthermore, the college offers 3 meals a day with both meat and vegetarian options, saving you time. Free gym membership including access to the pool and squash courts, along with events organized by the JCR (Junior Common Room) complete the college experience. Lastly, university-wide clubs (e.g. Salsa Society) allows you to pursue any hobbies and as an international student, connect with people from your home country (e.g. Oxford University Hong Kong Society).
It is for these reasons I recommend Jesus College to you.
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Tiffany Tang
Hong Kong SAR, China - Medicine
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我選擇在世界聞名的牛津大學供讀醫科。牛津大學被The Times Good University Guide 2010 和The Guardian University Guide 2010 排名為修讀醫科的最佳學府。
Jesus College位於市中心，地點非常便利，鄰近有銀行、商店、食肆。上課和做實驗的大學科學園亦在附近。Jesus College的圖書館藏書豐盛，24/7開放。書院亦常主辦各類演講。書院教師的輔導尤為重要，他們時常通過電郵、電話或額外的上課時間解答我們有關學習上或在困難時刻個人的疑問。
Jesus College有很多獨特的優點。他以可負擔的租金在整個課程期間提供住所，省去同學們每年四出找住所的煩腦。飲食方面，書院每天提供三餐、也有素食的選擇。為你省回不少時間。書院亦為你免費提供大學健身室會席，包括用游泳池和壁球塲等。JCR (Junior Common Room) 舉辦多元化的活動以增進你的書院體驗。
大學有多個興趣組，例如Salsa Society，好讓你追求你的愛好。國際學生更可聯係來自他們本土的同學，例如Oxford University Hong Kong Society。
我極力向你們推薦Jesus College.
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