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It’s February – where are you and what’s going on for you?

The new year is still in its early stages, which makes me super excited about all that is to come. I have a lot of fresh ideas and plans for philanthropy, so I'm currently concentrating on all the ways I'll be contributing to creating impact in those spaces throughout 2024. My mantra this year is to strengthen my strengths.

I have pondered upon the notion of success incessantly, consciously or otherwise, from a young age. Like most of the people who will read this, academic success formed my early notion of success. I remember my father telling me from a young age that ‘nothing worth having in life came easy’ as he simultaneously congratulated my 90% mark on a year 5 test and reminded me that there was 10% still to be found somewhere. That notion of success as the degree of achievement is perhaps an intuitive thing. It’s quite a nice belief to have as well.

The journey so far

I am a penultimate year PPE student at University College from East London and the Treasurer of Oxford's African and Caribbean Society (ACS). I am highly honoured to have been recognised as a 2023-24 Future leader, and I hope to continue to harness change in leadership roles.

My Oxford experience 

My time at Oxford so far has taught me about the importance of seizing opportunities.

The National Student Survey (NSS) opens this Friday 26 January, surveying all final year undergraduates at UK universities.

The Your Learning Matters Student Feedback Channel has re-opened for Hilary, and is your opportunity to help improve students’ experiences.

For this pilot programme, interdisciplinary student teams will respond to big questions about the causes, impacts and solutions to the global climate crisis, with keynote lectures from leading Oxford academics.

20 DPhil student facilitators will also support students in exploring skills around problem-solving competencies, ethical reasoning, media literacy, and more.

Read more about the programme.

The advice explores how to ethically use AI, ideas for using it to develop your academic reading, writing and presentation skills, plus tips for selecting the right tool for your task.

All information is in line with the University’s existing plagiarism guidance and is available on the Study skills and training page of the Oxford Students website.

If you’re starting a new course this Hilary term, or are a student who started in a previous Hilary term, please make sure you complete your student registration.

If you're a fresher, your enrolment will have to be completed by your college (or your department if you don’t have a college), but for continuing students, registering via Student Self-Service is all that is required.

Why did you choose Oxford?

My decision to study here is rooted in several key factors. Firstly, Oxford's renowned reputation for academic excellence aligns with my aspirations for rigorous scholarly investigation. The University's commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge is an environment in which I thrive. Secondly, Oxford offers unparalleled access to many resources, including world-class libraries, leading experts, and a diverse academic community.

The ideal setting