Gettingthroughtheweek Oxford is a lovely city. I guess you've visited the uni, it's full of lovely character.
Piggy that's fantastic news on the remark.
SoonerthanIthink DD has just done freshers. There were plenty of things for those that don't drink/smoke/party - movie night, coffee crawl, tea crawl, regular walk around city and local hill, these were on a few times a week. I've got a DD, so probably extra things that appeal to DSs. Also, society taster sessons. DD didn't get a freshers wristband and found herself going to lunch and other things last minute with others. She's now on the fringes of a group that do lots of different things but don't drink or smoke.
Uni made it clear to parents they're contract is with our DCs and they won't speak to us, but our DCs only have to ask, so for those who aren't sure about accommodation (you can apply for transfers) or courses, speak to the department.
DD started boarding for sixth form, she found it incrediably hard the first three weeks, almost came home. She decided to stick at it and when she started throwing herself positively into things, it started to work. She said it was the best thing she ever did. Doesn't help those who are homesick right now, but just to let you know it can work.