Henry, 1st year
'I find the range of practical applications for statistics really appealing. I heard a talk about the uses of statistics at a maths talk on the open day, and immediately knew that this would be the right course for me.
I have lectures in both pure and applied maths each week, and then have problem sheets that I have to prepare for my tutorials. It’s great fun to try and solve a variety of different problems using newly learnt skills. I have a tutor for each of the five subjects that I’m studying this term, and about three tutorials a week, so the work is pretty intense. As the groups are so small each tutorial can be tailored precisely to what you don’t understand, making it a very efficient way of learning.
I love being part of a friendly college because being part of a relatively small community makes the University seem less daunting. Each college has its own character and you soon get to know the people in your college. As everyone is studying different subjects, it certainly makes for some varied conversations over dinner!
I play the trumpet with two different orchestras, which is a great way to meet people outside my college, and a good chance to relax. I’m also a member of the Maths Society that organises talks every week, and is a good opportunity to see where the various courses we are studying can lead.'
