Degree
History
Hometown
London
What do you enjoy the most about LMH?
The LMH community is something really special. I know that some of the friends I’ve made here will remain for the rest of my life and the ability to live for all three years onsite really enables these strong connections to be made and maintained. The staff onsite are all incredibly friendly and you’ll always see smiles around LMH. The tutors we have at LMH are also a really important aspect of the LMH community in their role supporting students and pushing them to fulfil their academic potentials during their time here.
What has studying at Oxford been like so far?
Studying at Oxford has pushed me to develop my intellectual curiosity and analytical skills. The tutorial system means one has to think on the spot and we are encouraged to develop our arguments and clarify our thinking. There are plenty of opportunities to expand on our interests outside of the prescribed course through lectures (both in subject and beyond), and through events across Oxford. Being surrounded by the history that I am studying has also been really inspiring.
What do you enjoy most about your course?
I really enjoy how the course pushes you to investigate things of personal interest using both primary and secondary sources to build understanding and arguments about time periods and historical events. I’ve really enjoyed the conversations I’ve had in tutorials with tutors who push you to develop and question your arguments, and with other students which allows you to build on each other and understand other perspectives. Through attending lectures with subject matter from across the historical discipline, I have enjoyed making links across historical societies and time periods, and learning about things that I wouldn’t cover in my course content otherwise.
What’s your best advice for a prospective applicant?
I would advise prospective applicants to demonstrate and stay true to the intellectual curiosity that inspired them to want to study their subject – go down those rabbit holes and become excited about the specific topics that spark your interest. This will show through in interviews and will make Oxford an even more rewarding place for you.