ranking Oxford University's colleges and praying I don't get sued for defamation :)

I'll follow back someone on the insta (@SamsOxfordStudies - I only follow seven people!) who correctly comments how many times I said Worcester in the Worcester section at the end - comment below 🤣👇

You didnt mentioned the subjects they offer and the faculty..
The students response and
The teachers efforts and outcomes ..
The achievements...

What a stupid list. You've left out half of the colleges.

where's wolfson?

Why would anyone apply to Oriel?

Well, here’s a guess: people apply to Oriel because it provides arguably the best social life of any college. It is very sporty being by far the best at rowing with other solid sports teams. It is medium sized so not too big and not too small and it is centrally located without being bombarded by tourists and it is among the oldest colleges with no ugly brutalist bits ruining the aesthetic. It is by far the most traditional college, with, for example the option for formal hall 6 times a week. It also one of the strongest academic colleges routinely coming in towards the top of the Norrington Table. It is friendly and welcoming and one of the few politically moderate colleges with genuine intellectual diversity that isn’t overwhelmed or dominated by a single (leftist) viewpoint.

Thanks for giving us at Lincoln some love ❤

Lincoln has the most beautiful library and spiral tower. Regards.

I'm here because I want to know what are you gonna talk about Christ Church. It was my first choice, already after I searched a few. But I don't know about other ones and want to know them too. So, yeah it's pretty good to watch, all together. (Yes, also because of reasons like, I knew harry potter likely dining hall and bridge one. Another one is New college, which I know especially with Hugh Grant and also hp unforgettable scene)

i absolutely will not take the univ slander no no no

If I apply to economy faculty in entrepreneurship major, which is the closest college to my department building? My first consideration is about accessibility. If anyone can help me with recommendation, I'd be very happy 😊

Lol the st Hugh’s bit is so true. Got my second interview w them haha

Isn’t there 39 colleges where is the other half

I already knew my college wouldn’t be on this when I started the video lmaoo

Looking forward to a part 2. Also looking forward to the correct high placing of Hertford. :)

can we get a video on how to be as cool as you

what results did u get / need for a level?

what about uni in the UK rankings?

Oriel has a rowing history and is where they filmed “Oxford Blues” with Rob Lowe.

wish you had made this video before i'd been accepted to Univ!! haha i was looking forward to pretty buildings...

The crucial factor is a garden (and I don't count a quad with benches as a garden). It's surprising how many colleges don't have one, including Brasenose and many in the centre. The Merton Street colleges are absolutely lovely and I have always thought there is something special about being south of the High. For a classicist, CCC should be near top of the list. I agree with you on Univ. Christ Church is beautiful and grand, but lacks the intimate college feel. It's also a major tourist attraction, which is a bit offputting as well. I'd put it in the 2.1 category.

I currently have an offer from Somerville and THANK YOU for putting it in the video 😭 I think I screamed a little when I saw that it was one of the colleges you selected.

Somerville is my first choice (I chose it mainly for the fact you can live in the college for all 3/4 years) but I couldn't find many reviews or information on it compared to other colleges. All the tutors and students I met in the (virtual) interviews were very lovely people but the college feels very underrated and sort of invisible like you said. (especially since I'm an international student and only have the internet for research)

Should've included Hertford

Would love to hear your opinion of Balliol ( my old college) and Jesus (my son's). It's so subjective isn't it? And really it's about the people you meet. The one college I would NOT have wanted to go to was Christ Church. Too grand. Too Brideshead. I would worry about going to Johns, Merton and New ( a bit joyless). All the ex women's colleges seem really fun. If I had my time again I'd probably apply Wadham or Somerville (as long as you get accommodation all years...) but I reckon you get to love your college wherever you end up.

Another great video ! I plan on applying to either Christ Church or St. John's

Pt two needed with Merton, New college etc etc

Be interesting to know your thoughts on New College as my daughter has an offer from them to start in the Autumn?

I got an offer from Oriel, and I applied there. I didn’t know its reputation when I applied, I applied for Classics and English and had no idea which college to choose. I saw a video that recommended you apply for a college that you know offers your degree every year. On the video for the degree on the website, one of the students mentioned that they were at Oriel, so I applied there. I only found out about its reputation after! I had no guidance on this kind of stuff :/

I had no idea that Worcester was so highly rated lol. Makes me feel great that I have an offer there 🤣

Big up Lincoln! You missed out the fantastic bar - Deeper’s. Agree with most, but not Christ Church.

Love the correct ranking for Christ Church!! ❤️❤️❤️

Hi Sam! Great video as always. When you say Tesco’s is basically the centre of Oxford, which Tescos do you mean specifically? Thanks!

Haha love the ranking tiers!

W video.

What is the name of the octopus?

Which college did I rank most incorrectly?