Nathan, 3rd year
'I had always loved History and Politics at school, and found it very difficult to choose between them, so studying History and Politics at Oxford has given me an enormous amount of freedom to study the things that excite me most. I have constructed my course on papers that really interest me, tackling issues ranging from the American War of Independence to the modern-day political culture of the Czech Republic. Both the History and Politics faculties attract leading researchers, at the cutting-edge of their fields who work intensively with students, and I have found the intensive engagement with academics one of the most challenging and exciting aspects to life at Oxford. It means that the quality of support and academic feedback is very impressive, and has helped me to constantly evolve and develop new ideas and skills.
Academic life aside, the social experience at Oxford has been amazing. The collegiate system has enabled me to settle in easily, and to feel part of a really strong community. Oxford is full of interesting people from all different backgrounds and nationalities, and it is a great place to meet new people and hear new stories. There are hundreds of societies to get involved with, and countless opportunities to pursue the things you’re most passionate about – I’ve been involved with the Student Union as Access Officer, and have co-chaired my College’s Ball Committee, organising our triennial Big Ball.
