Hi my name is Jennifer. 
I'm from China and I'm in my first year studying English Language and Literature. 

So today I'm going to discuss the  extra-curricular side of my application to Oxford.  
There's a myth that when Oxford reads your  application, what they're looking for is an  

extremely well-rounded candidate with lots of  extra-curriculars in a diverse range of areas  
but this is simply not true. What makes Oxford so unique is its heavy emphasis on academics, 
 
so predominantly what they're interested in first and foremost is who you are as a scholar,  
so when your application is read your extra-curriculars will not be taken into 
 
account unless they're relevant to your course or can demonstrate some of the  
selection criteria specifically listed  by Oxford pertaining to your course. 
 
So let me give you an example. When I was applying for English, I wrote about interning as an  
Editor for a magazine, translating works between Mandarin and English, and participating in various 
 
essay prizes around my subject. So what I hoped  this would demonstrate is my proficiency with  
the language, my comfort with academic research and writing at the higher level  

and my passion for exploring the subject beyond the bounds of what was taught in a classroom.