Oxbridge Freshers 2018

[OhYouBadBadKitten]

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A chat/support thread for parents of undergrads who have entered the quite frankly slightly odd world of Oxbridge.

Apparently we are parents to undergrads now

She will be glad of a rest and a chance to catch up with herself I reckon.

Last essay being done. Mtg with tutor next week for overall feedback. Out tonight at charity formal in another college and it's freezing travelling back.

How's it all going?

I can't believe term is nearly over. one more week of lectures. Seems that they have Christmas next week.

Bridgemas, or (I think) oxmas at the other place

Bridgemas
What happens? i've got ideas of a Hogwarts type feast with food magically appearing (poor house elves)

I think DS for 'Bridgemas' has a secret Santa for the staircase, and they have clubbed together for a present for the bedder. Also think there is a special formal hall, but that might not be on 25th.

I'm not sure whether it's an official thing ... may just be xmassy things a month early. DD said her house is hosting an Xmas dinner on the 26th, for about 10 people. I inquired if they have enough chairs ...er, garden chairs, sofa, floor...

My DD has a Christmas formal and Carol concert. Says lights in town look lovely.

Don't forget to stock up on all the drugs for when they come home - Lemsip Max Strength etc. The first term is so full on, when you get home and release that valve, your body basically falls apart. Expect a few duvet days when they first return to earth!

thanks for the heads up Hingle.

'Tis the season to be germy, fa la la la la la laaaah.

Haha OYBBK

DD hasn't factored in any duvet days but instead has planned a grand tour to visit friends at other unis .

Oxmas at DD's college began last weekend with "Carols in the Quad" with mince pies and mulled wine and this weekend there is a Christmas formal. DD mentioned a ball too but I don't think it is at her college.

My DD is also off to visit friends at other unis. Will encourage a few duvet days though - good idea

Chrisbridge/ oxmas: sounds so much fun. Takes me back 30 odd years!

dd will he visiting friends too. I reckon other uni towns are going to be quite an eye opener compared to her very sedate life she has.

My DS is playing in the ceili band at the oxmas ceili tonight - he's loving the group, meet weekly & play in one of the pubs! Can't believe teen 1 almost over!! Told him to start packing early - he has to fly home (NI) so will be jenga challenge to get everything in his locker!!

Term not teen obvs!

That sounds very fun wannabe!

DD has gone v quiet. I am uneasy.

That's hard Roses. Let's hope she's busy with all that comes with Oxbridge and hasn't time to call/text.

Yes Roses, hope she is busy and ok.
Spoke to DS yesterday, via video message. He looks knackered! I think he is pretty much keeping up with the workload, but getting nearer and nearer to not making his deadlines as term goes on. He has a 5 pm Friday hand in, then we pick him up Sat am. He has posted photos online of paper chain and snowflake production, and his staircase decorated with said items. Glad they can still enjoy simple pleasures at university!

She's fine. Had knocked phone onto silent. Work up to date. Says it's harder than A'Levels but given in a more orderly way. Has exams in January and says will be working hard in hols. Has £200 left.

Great news. She's thrifty!! My DD just bought pink trainers with monies left!!

That's a relief Roses!

Friday 5pm hand in Panda? That's tough. dd finishes Wednesday lunch time then has a couple of days to chill before we pick her up.

Feeling a bit mean I can't collect dd until the Sunday. But I've got her bedroom all ready and neat as a pin with her favourite covers and pretty kitty on her pillow and a huge pile of clothes waiting for agreement to go to dump

It's not mean, it's a good idea to let them just enjoy being at their college, being able to sleep in and just chill. They also need time to pack.

My DD's test and supervision happen Tuesday. But term feedback is on Friday.
DD is looking forward to a few days pottering about. We pick her up Monday evening after interviews.