The Freshers Committee have put this pack together for you as a com- CONTENTS prehensive guide to everything you can expect from join- ing Worcester College! We hope you find it insightful and exciting. If you are unsure about anything please feel 2. WELCOME TO WORCESTER free to contact anyone in this pack. We’re all here to 3—5. JCR COMMITTEE make sure you have the best welcome to Oxford possible! 6. DEAN TEAM 15. COMMITTEE DINNER/QUIZ NIGHT 28. COMPUTING GUIDE 7. PEER SUPPORTERS 16. PREPARING FOR OXFORD 29–31. WORCESTER IN THE CITY 8. HUMANS OF WORCESTER 17. WORCESTER SPORTS GUIDE (LUNCH, CLUBBING, 9-11. FRESHERS WEEK TIMETABLE SHOPPING & TRANSPORT). 18. SPORTS CAPTAINS 12. FRESHERS WEEK T-SHIRTS 32. LIFE IN THE DAY 19. WORCESTER ROWING 13. FRESHERS WEEK TICKETS 33. WORCESTER MAP 20. WORCESTER COLLEGE MUSIC SOCIETY 14. OPENING NIGHT PARTY 21. WORCESTER CHAPEL CHOIR/DRAMA/CHARITIES JCR WEBSITE: 22. 2017 VARSITY TRIP http://jcr.worc.ox.ac.uk/ 23. CIRCLE APP WORCESTER COLLEGE FRESHERS PAGE: 24. WORCESTER CU 25. FORMAL HALL GUIDE/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/696850367 ALTERNATIVE PROSPECTUS 175971/?hc_ref=ARSCWPitsw0a2o82h8I3w -uUhiktGPiVZZEAJj- 26. SUB FUSC GUIDE. 8uRvJPipa7UgHm7JDl2l2kZIM2O4 27. WORCESTER 11 WELCOME TO WORCESTER

Hello Freshers! I’m Jess your Freshers rep and I’m here to make sure you all have the best start possible here at Oxford! Congrats for making your offers and also for choosing Worcester- we all passionately believe it’s the best college in Oxford and we can’t wait to welcome you to the lovely Worcester community. Your next few years studying here at Oxford will be exciting, chaotic and truly amazing. Please make the most of everything Ox- ford and Worcester have to offer- there are so many opportunities for everyone no matter your interests! During freshers week, I’d highly encourage everyone to go to as many of the events as possible. You’ll get the opportunity to get to know your fellow freshers (as well as other 2nd and 3rd years) and get a taste of all things going on here at Worcester. Partic- ularly exciting events for the week are the opening night party, freshers fair and committee dinner on Friday night. You should have received letters from your college parents so please get in touch with them and ask them anything at all. If you have any questions before or after arriving, please feel free to contact me ([email protected]) or any other mem- bers of the JCR committee- we’re all here to make sure you settle into life at Worcester.

We can’t wait to meet you all and I hope you have a brilliant first term at Oxford. See you in October! Freshers love, Jess xxx FRESHERS COMMITTEE

Sally Jones Ellie Flinn Andreae Laura Smith Freshers Staniforth Freshers Welfare Freshers Entz Treasurer Freshers Artz Hey, I'm Flinn your Hey, I’m Laura your Hi, I’m Sally, sec- Hi guys - I’m Fresher's welfare rep. My Fresher’s Entz ond year mathe- Ellie, I’m a sec- job is to keep you all (entertainment) rep matician, and ond year fine alive for your first week and I’m second your Freshers’ artist and I’ll be here. Fresher’s week is year Economics Week treasurer! your Fresher’s amazing but totally hec- and Management. My job is to Artz rep for this tic, so if you have any You’ll see me manage the week. You’ll concerns or problems round college a lot budget for the probably see me whatsoever, whether you're homesick or hun- this week helping week, and to help Jess and the rest of around helping out the rest of the fresh- gry or blackout drunk, message me on Face- Jess and the rest of the committee. We’ve the committee with the smooth running er’s committee, making sure you guys book or text me (07547331938) and I will drop been busy planning loads of exciting of all the events, so you can all have the have the best first week! We’re super whatever I’m doing and run to help you. I’ll try events for Fresher’s week to make sure best possible start to your time at Ox- excited to meet you all but until then to make myself as visible as possible during the everyone has an amazing start to Ox- ford! have a great summer! week, so please come up and say hello! ford life! 22 Isabelle Agerbak THE PRESIDENT I am in my second year doing Politics, Philosophy and Econom- JCR ics at Worcester and I harken from Harrow originally. I’m this year’s JCR President, which means I represent Worcester Un- dergraduates to the College staff and governing body, as well COMMITTEE as to the wider university. I would love to hear any ideas you have for how we can make Worcester an even more welcom- ing, lovely community and an even better place to live. Don’t Olivia Tamsin hesitate to let me know if you have any issues or ideas or good SECRETARY I’m Olivia, Worcester’s Netflix series recommendations. JCR secretary. It’s my job to keep things organised and keep VICE PRESIDENT everybody well in- MALE & FEMALE formed about what’s on & TREASURER in college and around Oxford. There are hun- WELFARE Tom Linden dreds of opportunities, st James Hartley Hi 1 years! I’m which you’ll find out Hey! I'm James and I'm your male welfare rep. Tom and I’m this from my weekly notices I work with your female welfare rep, Saava year’s committee email. You’ll also see and the peer supporters to look out for your Vice-President me posting loads on the JCR Facebook page, so wellbeing. I will be organising social events, and Treasurer! keep your eyes open as there’s so much going on! talks and workshops (all with plenty of free food) to try and make My role mostly My other job is to minute the fortnightly motions your time at Oxford as enjoyable as possible. This includes Worces- consists of man- meetings as well as lots of other college meetings. ter's weekly T@3 - a chance to grab a cup of tea and come and say aging the JCR I’m always around college, so feel free to ask me hi, or even just some food and a break from your work! Please feel budget and any questions, or send me an email and I’ll be there free to contact me if you have any suggestions or even if you just making sure to help. See you in October! have a concern you want to talk about. money from mo- tions meetings is transferred to the right Saava O’Kirwan people. I also assist Izzy with anything she Hi, I’m Saava, this year’s female welfare rep; I’ll be working with James and the peer supporters as may need help with in her role as President. part of the college welfare team. The welfare team are here to help with whatever problem you I’d really like to meet as many of you as I may have – no matter how big or small. We can help you talk through a problem, navigate the can and tell you all about how the JCR is wider university support system or get in touch with college staff. We’ll also be around during run! Or if you just want a general chat, Fresher’s so feel free to come chat to any of us about any concerns. Beyond the madness of I’m massive so you can’t miss me. Hope Fresher’s week, we’ll be around a T@3 (weekly free food and a chat in the JCR) and peer support you all have a wonderful Freshers’ week sessions but feel free to contact me anytime – Oxford can be stressful but we’re here to help. and first year here at Worcester! 33 Hetty Stanley Max Timbs ENTZ REP Essentially I organise what col- My job is to handle anything COMPUTING lege events are going to hap- related to computers for the JCR pen each term and then put them on. JCR. This includes tasks such as main- Each term me and the team run 3 taining the JCR website, taking part in BOPs (fancy dress nights in the college college computing meetings, provid- bar), a ‘pink drinks’, and a black tie COMMITTEE ing support to you guys with com- event among others. At the end of the puter related issues you may have, year we also throw a big garden party ensuring the printer is always topped with Pimm’s and inflatables like up with ink and paper and relaying CHARITIES bungee runs. I also make sure you all the JCR's interests to the higher ups know what other fun things are going Alex Scott in college on tech upgrades. If you on, in college and out of it. Worcester events are really fun The charity events I organise range have any tech related issues feel free to get in touch with me. I and well attended so make sure to come along! from the Christmas Fair to the massive look forward to meeting you all in Freshers Week and hope I can charity auction in Hilary Term. The JCR make College computing the way you all want it to be! raises money for three different chari- ENTZ TREASURER Jess Woods ties each year, one local, one national and one global charity. Reuben My job is to manage the money for all of the college Entz events. I’ll be At the beginning of Michaelmas Term we will vote for these Green sorting out ticket prices and managing the budget so we can put on as SPORTS charities and continue to raise money for them throughout My role much as possible for you throughout the year. I’ll also be generally the whole year. I will also advertise and promote volunteer- involves running around supporting the Entz Team. There’s a great mix of ing opportunities in Oxford and would love as many people managing events, so do get involved, we can’t wait to see you there! to get involved! Please do get in touch if you have any ideas the sports about charity events you’d like to see happening at Worces- budget, ter or if you’d like to get involved with fundraising or volun- Jack Nurney organising teering. Either message me on facebook or email. LGBTQ+ ENTZ SEC My role is fairly chill, sporting mainly focusing Jack Edge events throughout the year around liaising with clubs; so I will be organising and giving as many people as securing wristbands and dis- LGBTQ+ events in possible the opportunity to ACCESS & ADMISSIONS counts for the college after Francis Stojsavljevic college, and introduc- participate in sport here. We events. I also deal with ticketing have fantastic sporting facilities Access is all about broadening Worces- ing Worcester students for the stuff put on by the Entz and an amazing sporting com- ter’s engagement with schools and to activities and events team. I have a role in trying to munity here at Worcester - it is individuals who wouldn’t traditionally held by LGBTQ+ soc. I will also strive to raise funds for the JCR Entz the perfect opportunity to try apply to Oxford. There’s plenty of fun make sure that LGBTQ+ members of the budget, this coming mainly from clubs sending any new sports. It is super stuff to get involved in, from tours, to college community have their voices money back to us when we send students their way. good fun and is a great way to mentoring, to helping out during the heard and are respected and treated Worcester events are jokes, particularly bops and keep fit. Keep a look out during interview period. I’m also on the Moritz equally. If you are interested in uni life as pink drinks (both of which get super loose), so get fresher’s week for lots of sport- -Heyman and Lloyds scholarships, so an LGBTQ+ person, upcoming events, or involved and we shall welcome ing events! If you have any let me know if you are on either too – I’m excited to any other welfare issues, don’t hesitate to you into our hearts. questions about sport at meet you! This year is going to be big for Worcester’s drop me an email or facebook message Worcester or in the uni- Access, with the launch of a new Worcester outreach for advice, questions, or just a chat. Alex Grindley versity don’t hesitate to project and OUSU’s Class Act campaign – both of which alexandra.grindley get in contact. you will hear more about from me soon. SUSPENDED STUDENTS @worc.ox.ac.uk 44 Sofie Osmani Nuala DISABILITIES I'm the JCR Burnett E&E Disabilities Officer. I will try my hardest to make the college I'm your Environment & a more accessible place for everyone. I am always around Ethics Rep. I work with JCR for a chat if you are having any issues, and happy to direct the bursar to try and you to the right place :) improve both our energy COMMITTEE efficiency and recycling. Sophie Drinkwater FOOD & BAR I'll be running events Polly Holmes I am in charge of organising special formals and maintaining such as the January 'Veggie Pledge' throughout the I will be organising ca- ACADEMIC the budget for the hall and the bar. Please ask me any ques- year. Please feel free to get in touch with me if you reers events across the tions you have about formal hall or anything you want to have any suggestions or ideas for me!! year so finding out AFFAIRS know about food and drink at Worcester in general. Any suggestions you have about the careers oppor- then please drop me a message! Gabby Woodward tunities we have at Oxford as easy as My role is to or- ARTS possible. If you’re interested in hearing ganise creative about careers events, from CV work- WOOSTA SOURCE events covering a wide range of shops to Student Consultancy, you can Susie Goldsbrough the arts. Last year I organised a big join our Facebook page or sign up to I’m editor of the College newspaper, The Woosta Source live music festival ‘Worc in the be on the mailing list. I am also here to (it’s punny right). It’s published a few times each term, and Park’ on Nuffield lawn, which in- ensure that any questions or queries is the best way of keeping up with College gossip (through the infamous gos- cluded performances from wide that you have about academic affairs sip column The Peeking Duck), or generally enjoying a satirical take on Col- range of Oxford based ensembles alongside lots of are dealt with quickly and effectively. If you have any lege life. We are always looking for new people to get involved, so if you fan- Pimms and cake. There will be more arts related activ- questions drop me a facebook message/email! cy trying your hand drop me a message! ities coming up this year, including open Mic nights, art exhibitions, creative sessions and showcases. I am Femi Williams Charlotte Ring always keen to promote your creative endeavours in E&RM I'm the Ethnic OUSU My role is to make sure HOUSING whatever ways I can so don’t hesitate to get in touch! and Religious that you are happy with Ben Northam minorities repre- your accommodation, and I will help to re- I will be your INTERNATIONAL sentative. Worces- solve any problems that you might have with Oxford Univer- ter is a wonderful- it. I’ll see you when you arrive in October, but sity Student ly open, tolerant, if you have any queries send me an email! X STUDENTS Union Rep for and forward think- this year. This means I’ll be repre- Kat Cowey Anna Chelchowska. For some of you it will ing college, but senting the college, as both a I’m Worcester’s Gen- be your first days in England and I’m really there does natu- GENDER voice and a vote, in the Student der Equality Rep. happy to share my knowledge and experi- rally remain certain issues facing Union’s decision-making process. This means that I am a voice for women and ence as well as help you sort out any issues arising from minority students. I'm essentially I’ll make sure to keep you updat- gender minority groups within the college, moving to a new country - from getting an English SIM the person to chat to if you have ed and informed regarding eve- a huge part of my job is listening to the card to cheering you up if you ever feel home- any concerns regarding race at rything OUSU over the course of questions, stories and contributions of my sick. Throughout the year I’ll be organizing events for Worcester, whether they concern the year, but if you have any peers, and taking these issues to wider discussion groups or both international and home students, which you or somebody else. Oxford can questions you’d like to ask drop authority figures. It’s such an exciting role and one which can hopefully will allow us to learn more about each be daunting, but I'll always be me an email or have a look at the bring about real change! If you have any queries or concerns, I other’s countries and cultures. Please feel free to available for a chat, no matter how get in touch if you have any questions or sugges- 55 website https://ousu.org/. am always around and happy to chat!! big or small the issue. tions about events you’d love to see happening! 66 77 There is a huge team of people working in Worcester from garden- HUMANS OF ers to porters to the Provost. Their work is what makes Worces- ter the beautiful, fun and safe place that it is- so here are WORCESTER just a few of the friendly faces you’ll see on a daily basis...

PORTERS THE PROVOST Maciej Nowacki, David Roche, Craig Townsend, Phil Simms Sir Jonathan Bates The Provost is essentially the BAR MANAGER GARDENERS figure head of the college. Colin Edwards Some of the wonderful Worcester gardeners! You’ll see him at the freshers welcome dinner and at other events throughout the year. He lives with his wife and children in the provost lodgings in col- lege and have a sociable dog called ‘Coco Chanel’ who is adored by everyone in college. 88 TIMETABLETIMETABLE WHEN? WHERE? WHAT? Thursday 8.00-10 am Hall Join the JCR Committee for breakfast. 5th 9.00am onwards Tutors' Rooms Tutors may wish to see their students to organise tutorials or meetings at any time this morning. Please check your emails and the notice boards out- October side the lodge - meetings with Tutors must take precedence over any other activity 10.00-11.00am Exam Schools, High University Freshers’Fair (time allocated to Worcester). Members of the JCR will be available in the Lodge to show you the way. Entrance is by ticket Street only, which can be obtained from Jess and the Sub Committee 1.00-2.00pm Various kitchens Come to your assigned kitchen and get to know the people you'll be living with for the next year! 2.00-3.00pm Nazrin Shah Fire Safety Training – check the notice boards outside the Lodge to see which training session you are scheduled to attend. 3.00-4.00pm JCR T@3 with the welfare team, a Worcester institution and everyone's favourite time of the week! Come along for free food and drinks ans to have a chat with the welfare team. 4-6.00pm Various locations Mandatory race workshops in small groups run by trained members of the JCR committee. Please see the Lodge Board and the JCR facebook page for groups. 5.30 - 6.30pm Hall Dinner 8.00pm Meet in Cloisters External pub trip: a chance to properly chat to your fellow Freshers in one of Oxford's relaxed pubs. 8.00pm Meet in Cloisters Come along for a night of ice hockey! 10.30pm onwards Cloisters A night at Oxford’s Club JT's

Friday 9.00-10.00am Hall Join the JCR Committee for breakfast. 6th 9.00am onwards Tutors' Rooms Tutors may wish to see their students to organise tutorials or meetings at any time this morning. Please check your emails and the October notice boards outside the lodge - meetings with Tutors must take precedence over any other activity 9.30-10.30am Nazrin Shah Fire Safety Training – check the notice boards outside the Lodge to see which training session you are scheduled to attend. 10.00-11.30am Nuffield Lawn Meet the Christian union for brunch on Nuffield Lawn! 1.00-2.00 Hall Lunch 2.00-5.00pm Playing fields BBQ and sports afternoon. The amazing Oxford Belles will also be performing so make sure to come along for that! 7.15pm Cloisters Meet the CU to head to St. Aldate’s Church for a free banquet , accompanied by a short talk. 7.00pm Bar Oxford's accapella group Out of the Blue will be performing! Come and enjoy the performance before joining the JCR in Hall 7.30pm Hall One of the biggest events of the week: A special dinner organised by the JCR committee, always great fun and fondly remembered so don’t forget to get a ticket from the freshers committee. 9.00pm Meet in Clois- External pub trip: a chance to properly chat to your fellow Freshers in one of Oxford's relaxed pubs. ters 9.30pm onwards Cloisters Meet members of the JCR committee to walk to Fever. The theme is ultimate fancy dress and Worcester goes as “things beginning with W”. 22:00 Cloisters Ghost tour of Oxford 1010 TIMETABLETIMETABLE WHEN? WHERE? WHAT? Tuesday 10.30am-6.00pm JCR Teas and coffees for new arrivals and parents. Tickets available for week’s events. 3rd 9.30-11.30am Nash Arrival slot 1 October 11am-12.30pm//2-5pm Memorial room Students who need assistance with their computer self-registration can come along to have their computer set up by the JCR Computing Rep and the College team. 2.30-4.30pm Nash Arrival slot 2 4.00-5.30pm Cloisters Tours of the college by current students. There will be three opportunities. 4.00, 4.30 and 5.00, so come along whenever is best for you. 4.00-6.00pm JCR Come along to the JCR and meet all of your fellow freshers! 5.30 -6.30pm Hall Informal Dinner 6.30-7.00pm JCR Introductions by the JCR Committee. Meet them and other freshers in the JCR after dinner. 9.00-10:30pm Hall Opening Night Party in Hall to meet all your fellow freshers. The fancy dress theme is the first letter of your name! Music from School of Worc! 9pm onwards JCR Whether you need a 10 minute breather from the party or fancy a more low-key evening, come to the JCR for a chill out area with food, University Challenge, games and facepaint. 10.30pm onwards Cloisters Meet in Cloisters for a Night at Fever!

Wednes- 8.00-10 am Hall Join the JCR Committee for breakfast – remember your Bod card. Another chance to collect tickets for club nights. day 10 -10.20am Sultan Nazrin Shah Introduction to life in Worcester College and Oxford. Speakers will include the Senior Tutor and the JCR President. 4th 10.20am Centre Break for tea and coffee October 10.40-11.30am Introduction to health and welfare matters. 2.00-3.30pm Linbury Building Ticket and t-shirt collection – another chance to buy tickets for the weeks’ events, collect your freshers’ t-shirts, and pick up your ticket for the University Freshers’ Fair. Also a chance to buy tickets to the Committee Dinner 1.00-2.30pm Nuffield Lawn Family Tea- a chance to meet your college parents and siblings! 12.00-2.00pm Hall Lunch 2.30-5.30pm Various locations Mandatory sexual consent workshops in small groups run by trained members of the JCR committee. Please see the Lodge Board and the JCR Facebook page for groups. 2.30-5.15pm Meet in Cloisters Tours of the Worcester library by the librarian. Times for individual subjects to attend will be displayed in the lodge 4.30-5.15pm Bodleian Library Libary tours 7.00pm Tutors' Rooms Meet your tutors in their College rooms. Check your emails and the academic notice board outside the Lodge for times and lo- cations. 7.30pm Hall Freshers' Dinner. Formal Hall, i.e. suit and tie for men; dress / skirt / trousers for women. Gowns are not required on this occasion 8.30-10pm onwards Bar Meet at the bar before coming to Park End for the all Worcester party! As well as other Freshers you'll meet loads of second, third and fourth years. 9.30pm JCR Alternatively, come along to the JCR for a night of games and chilling hosted by the Christian Union but everyone is welcome!99 TIMETABLETIMETABLE WHEN? WHERE? WHAT? Satur- 8.00-10 am Hall Breakfast with JCR Committee day 10-12.00pm Sultan Nazrin Shah Cen- College Freshers’ Fair – come and find out about the various clubs and societies of Worcester College. 7th tre October 11.00-12.30pm JCR Join the LGBTQ and gender equality reps for brunch 11.00-1.00pm Meet in Cloisters Rowing taster session! Meet members of the college boatclub at cloisters to walk down to the boat house for a row on the riv- er 12.00-2.00pm Hall Lunch 2.00-5.00pm Sports Fields Sports Trials/ Tasters. See the JCR and Freshers Facebook page, and the Lodge Board for information and the timetable 3.45pm Cloisters Meet the Charities Team in Cloisters to Walk to the University Volunteering Fair. 5.00pm Chapel Open Rehearsal and Evensong for those interested in the Chapel Choir 6.15-7.00pm Evensong 5.30 - 6.30pm Hall Dinner 7.30pm Kitchens You should have received an invitation to a ‘tea party’ from your college parents by this stage. This is a really nice chance to meet your families and socialise after a hectic four days. This is not a meal so make sure you have dinner first. 9.00pm- Bar Your first college bop. The theme is traditionally ‘pink and black’ as these are the college colours. A really fun night! midnight

Sunday 9.00 -10.30am TBC Meet the Christian Union for breakfast to hear all about the different churches in Oxford 8th 11.00 -2.00pm Hall Join the JCR Committee for Brunch- a college favourite on a Sunday morning. October 11.45-1.00pm Boathouse Come and meet the Worcester rowing crews for a BBQ at the boathouse. 1.30-3.30pm Memorial room Come and Sing! An event run by the Music society here at Worcester. Come if you are interested in singing in any capacity at Worcester. We will be putting together a piece which we will then perform in the bar later! 5.45-6.30pm Chapel Freshers’ Evensong, sung by the Combined Choirs 5.30 -6.30pm Hall Dinner. Always a roast on Sundays 8.00pm JCR Come along to the JCR for some well-deserved self-care and snacks at the end of a hectic Freshers’ week. 8.30pm Bar Quiz- Come and relax in the Worcester Bar for one of our Quizzes which are always popular!

Satur- 8.00am sharp Linbury Building Assemble wearing 'subfusc' clothing with gown and mortarboard / cap. The Dean of Degrees (Dr Scott Scullion) will take you to day the Matriculation Ceremony in the Sheldonian Theatre. The Freshers' photograph will be taken in College before you depart 14th 1111

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One of the biggest events of the week: A special 8.30pm. dinner organised by the JCR committee, always great fun and fondly remembered so don’t forget Come and relax to get a ticket from the freshers committee. in the Worcester bar after the end of a long week and enjoy one of our 7:30pm.Friday.Hall. pub quizzes! . (bring your own wine) 1515 Starting university is such an exciting new adventure and everyone here at Worcester can’t wait to meet all of you! For many people leaving home and meeting completely PREPARING FOR new people can seem intimidating and we know that it is completely natural to feel apprehensive about arriving in Oxford. At Worcester there are so many positive OXFORD things to focus on and so we want to get you excited to arrive at the best college in Oxford!!

ARRIVAL DAY. On your arrival day in Oxford, the JCR committee and various other college members will be around to help you move into your rooms. You’ll get to meet the freshers committee and members of college staff. Make sure to have an explore around college as it’ll be your second home for the next three years. You’ll get to un- pack and say goodbye to parents etc before beginning a crazy, intense and wonderful first term at Worcester. Near- ly all day everyday throughout the week there will be committee members and fellow freshers in the JCR. Pop along for free drinks and biscuits. This really is a great chance to meet new friends and get to know the rest of your year.

COLLEGE FAMILIES. You should have received a letter from your college parents. The college family system is a brilliant feature to life at Oxford, and one which you’ll embrace as soon as you meet the rest of your family! At least one of your parents will study the same course as you, so they are there to mentor you through your degree. If you have any questions about anything at all, feel free to contact them- they’ll want to help you as much as possible! They’ll be particularly helpful with sup- porting you through your subject so if you have any worries about how much work there will be or what you’ll actually be doing, they’ll be happy to talk to you! Most people have one or two college siblings who often study different subjects so this is another great way to meet lots of new people in college. During freshers week you’ll have a family tea party- make sure you go along and get to meet your wonderful families.

SUPPORT SYSTEMS. Oxford is an intense, fast-paced and exciting environment- the eight week terms will fly by! For some people things can get a bit much so at Worcester there is a huge support network of welfare reps, peer supporters and a great dean team. If you have any concerns at all during your stay or even before arriving, please don’t hesitate to contact any of these people. The welfare system here is one of the best in the university, headed by our brilliant welfare reps James and Saava; mental health is taken very seriously so there are lots of options available to make sure you all have a happy and comfortable university experience.

A NOTE ON ACADEMIC WORK... You’ve probably been sent work to do from your tutors to hand in at the beginning of term. We’d really recom- mend doing this before you arrive so you can enjoy your freshers week! You may be set work during freshers week but either way you’ll have a really fun time. When term starts it’s not unusual to feel a little overwhelmed but remember that uni work is very different to what you’re used to. Be prepared to ap- proach your work in a new way, and be open to new ideas and techniques. It’s exciting to learn so much more about your subject and be taught by the world’s experts. Worcester is wonderful in that there is a huge support system accessible to everyone to ensure that everyone remains happy and confident in their learning and general lives. 1616

We are incredibly lucky at Worcester to have one of the best and most inclu- sive sporting communities around. This may be due to our friendly atmosphere WORCESTER and fantastic sports facilities which are on site, out the door of our ac- commodation! Many students find that throwing a ball around on our beautiful grounds is the perfect way to relax and socialise in Oxford’s often demand- SPORTS ing environment. Come get involved with the varied opportunities that SPORTS Worcester sports has to offer and see for yourself! College University College Sport Most college sports consist of Varsity Sport weekly training sessions, week- All the training and hard Playing for the univer- ly league matches, regular so- work will be put to the sity is a highly reward- cials (called crewdates) and the ultimate test in late Hila- ing experience – both annual inter-collegiate cuppers ry (second term) when socially and in sport- tournament. Worcester has a we face our biggest rivals ing excellence. Worcester seems to have an overwhelmingly rather sporty reputation – regularly appearing in cuppers and sister college St large number of university players who have achieved full finals and bringing home all kinds of trophies in previous Catherine’s, Cambridge. blue or half blue sport status (an award for distinction in a years. With any luck, and some help from you freshers, we It is St Catz’ turn to host particular sport). University trials are generally held near the will be able to put in yet another sensational performance us this year. We will trav- beginning of Michaelmas (first term) but be aware that pre- this year. Worcester sports are not only inter-collegiate so el to Cambridge and a season training can often start before term begins so it is look out for internal tournaments such as five a side foot- huge battle of the colleg- worth being organised if you are seriously considering play- ball and anything else your sport is offering. Nearing the es will commence on the ing. If you desperately need accommodation during your end of Hilary there should be a sports dinner to celebrate sports pitches, at dinner preseason it might be worth contacting college: accommo- all the achievements and on the dance floor. [email protected] and efforts teams Who will be crowned the Please feel free to get in contact with Reuben Green (JCR have put into greatest college? sports rep) if you have any questions about playing for the Worcester sports across the two first university, who should be able to terms. College sports help you out and get you in trials will be held in touch with the right people or early Michaelmas connect you to someone at term so keep an eye Worcester who plays: out for updates for different sports – all levels of previous [email protected] experience are welcome! 1717

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Badminton James Mason [email protected] Basketball Rebecca Marshall & Reuben Green [email protected] [email protected] Boat Club Jameson Lee [email protected] Boat Club: Men Ben Phillips [email protected] Boat Club: Women Ella Duffy [email protected] Cricket Flinn Andreae [email protected] Darts Nick Burden [email protected] Football: Men's 1s Matt Wilson [email protected] Football: Men's 2s Harry McGhee [email protected] Football: Men's 3s Sam Reeves & Harry Barross [email protected] [email protected] Football: Women's Susie Goldsbrough [email protected] Hockey: Men's Sandy Doran [email protected] Hockey: Women's Ella Schofield [email protected] Lacrosse: Mixed Dani Berntson [email protected] Netball 1's Hannah Danbury [email protected] Netball 2's Honor Murison [email protected] Pool Sam Hale [email protected] Rugby Will Underwood [email protected] Table Tennis Harry McGhee & Euan Graham [email protected] Tennis: Men's Brian Chen [email protected] Tennis: Women's Emily Fay [email protected] Ultimate Frisbee Stuart Astle & Alex Tough [email protected] [email protected]

Feel free to get in contact with them if you have any questions – I promise they are a really friendly bunch! Or alternatively speak to sports rep ([email protected]) 1818 1919 Hi! I’m Alice, current president of the Worcester College Music Society WORCESTER COLLEGE (known to its friends as WCMS). Worces- ter is a very musical college, featur- MUSIC SOCIETY ing everything from choral scholars to DJs and rock bands to bagpipes. WCMS WORCESTER COLLEGE ORCHESTRA provides a chilled and sociable way to Worcester College Orchestra is a friendly, relaxed, non-auditioned enjoy the college’s musical talent. We group who perform in the WCMS end of term concert. Last year hold weekly Tuesday evening concerts, the orchestra performed some each with a theme (and always including marvellous English works, in- free wine and nibbles!). Some of the cluding Holst’s Somerset Rhap- staples include the chilled Jazz ’n’ Blues evening, the raucous Comedy sody, Elgar’s Salut d’Amour and Concert, and an evening of Baroque music held in the Provost’s lodgings Chanson de Matin, and featuring his very own harpsichord. But it doesn’t stop there! We’ve also Vaughan Williams’ magnificent held concerts featuring chamber groups, song cycles, songs from musicals, Lark Ascending. We have regu- and new compositions by Worcester students. We are always looking for new lar rehearsals and are open to anyone who plays an orchestral performers and new ideas for concerts, so don’t hesitate to get in touch! instrument! Gabby Woodward conducting WCMS is also the home of the three college ensembles - Worcester College the orchestra in the WCMS 2017 Orchestra, Worcester Voices, and The Mallardies - all non-auditioned and WORCESTER VOICES End of Year Concert open to everyone. Worcester Voices is the col- lege’s non-auditioning choir open to anyone from any musical (or non-musical) back- THE MALLARDIES ground, no sight-reading skills The Mallardies is the college’s very own swing band. We necessary! Some recent favourites are a very active group, having landed gigs in the college’s from the choir include songs from open mic nights, Worc in the Park (Worcester’s annual out- the Lion King and Les Mis, as well door music festival), the termly Jazz ’n’ Blues evening, the as some top John Rutter tunes Worcester summer garden party, and even Corpus Christi’s and Christmassy classics! The Tortoise Fair! We play all the classics, from Fly Me to the choir rehearse once a week and Moon to Feeling Good. So if you play a jazz instrument and have swingin’ inclinations, do come and join us! The Mallardies performing at Current leader of Worcester Voices, Shun Hei, conduct- (Again, any standard!) 20 Corpus Christi’s Tortoise Fair 20 ing a rehearsal WORCESTERWORCESTER CHAPELCHAPEL CHOIR CHARITIESCHARITIES

Worcester College Chapel has a long history of excellent choral music. The musical set up of the Worcester has a reputation for being not only sociable, chapel is unique in Oxford maintaining a choral tradition of two choirs. Four choral services are but also socially responsible. Lots of Worcesterites are sung each week during the University term in the College’s beautiful eighteenth-century chapel; engaged in projects including environmental cam- two by the undergraduate mixed choir, and two by the choir of boy trebles. All services paigns, volunteering in schools, policy research, effec- (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) and are open to everyone, both inside and outside of tive philantrophy, as well as many more. To help you find the opportunities that suit you most, we have college. founded Worcester's very own charity team, which is a network of students engaged or interested in social The choirs often also perform outside of services in concerts and at the annual music for a sum- and environmental action. We mainly exchange mer’s evening concert in Trinity Term. At Christmas time, there are two Christmas events in through our Facebook group (Worcester Charities th chapel in 8 week, on Sunday and Thursday which are always a sell out! Team 2016/17) where we post about Oxford-wide op- portunities and a mailing list that keeps you up to date The repertoire performed by the choirs is wide-ranging, and a typical music list for the term with charity opportunities within Worcester. might include newly transcribed plainsong liturgies alongside newly commissioned repertoire in the same week. Worcester College Choir has a particular affinity for contemporary music, and is If you want to find out more, your first points of con- proud to be part of a rich heritage of composition in the College, whose Music fellows have tact are always been distinguished composers. Alex Scott To audition for a place in the choir, contact the Director of Music, [email protected] Thomas Allery on [email protected] or visit www.worcesterchapel.co.uk (Charities Rep) for Worcester's chosen charities and for further information. opportunities to help fundraising for them. DRAMA

Drama at Worcester is very popular with lots of great opportunities. The Buskins society are a funding body and a great place to start. They put on a Worcester College Gardens Shakespeare Play every summer as well as supporting projects throughout the year. Hopefully, the auditorium in the Nazrin Shah Centre will be ready for use which we are also hoping to use for productions. Also, in the first term Drama Cuppers ( inter-collegiate competition) is great to get involved in. University wide, OUDS is the drama society. They send out a mailing list every week with information on auditioning and production oppor- tunities. All productions are totally student run so there is something for everyone to get involved in. For more information please contact the OUDS Rep Benjamin Darwent. [email protected] 2121 2222

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Hello! We’re Jonny, Ellie and Shun Hei, and we’ll be Worcester College’s CU reps this year. If you’re interested in joining the CU, we’d love to welcome you! As a college group, we have weekly meetings where we read the Bible and pray together. We also share breakfast together on Sundays and host several events per term aimed at serving the wider college community such as Text-a-Toastie. So whether you’re a Christian who’s keen to get involved in the Christian Union when you come up to Oxford, or whether you’re just interested in what Christianity is all about, we’d love you to join us. Also, we’d love to invite you to ‘Freshaway’. This is a two day get- away aimed at Christians coming to Oxford. It’s so much fun and a great way to get to know other freshers before you come to uni and learn about how we can best live for Jesus at university. For more info about this or anything else you can visit the central Oxford CU website - www.oiccu.org, or get in touch with us di- rectly!

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FORMAL HALL WORCESTERWORCESTER COCOLLEGELLEGE GUIDE At Worcester we have formals four times a week on Tuesday, ALTERNATIVEALTERNATIVE Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. This is a three course meal served to you by our lovely dining staff at 7.15pm after normal hall finishes PROSPECTUS serving at 6.30pm. Worcester food in general is known for being some of PROSPECTUS the best and well priced in Oxford, and our formals truly are amazing. They are a great way to celebrate a friend’s birthday, catch up with your The brand-new college family or just enjoy a delicious meal (and for only 5.38!). £ Worcester Alter-

native Prospectus Most people bring a bottle of wine and the dress code is smart (shirts, is here for you to dress etc. or any other cultural formal wear) and gowns(but not for guests), so be prepared for a classy evening. find out even more about college life from the student per- spective! It covers everything from tutorials, to STEPSTEP BYBY STEPSTEP BOOKINGBOOKING GUIDEGUIDE food and drink, welfare, the variety of things you can get involved with, as well as featuring 1. Navigate to www.worc.ox.ac.uk. profiles, Q&As and quotes from current stu- 2. Enter the College Intranet through the dents relating to Worcester life. If you haven’t College Only link in the top right. already had a look, you can access it from 3. Login using your College username (worcXXX) and password. Worcester’s website - simply go to ‘Applying’, 4. Under the “Students” list, follow the “Book a then ‘Undergraduates’ and on the right hand Meal” link. side under ‘Downloads’ is the link. Otherwise, 5. After some redirects, you will be in the Upay you can enter this link into your browser: App. Hall events will be found under the https://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/sites/ “Events List”. default/files/files/page/ 6. Click ‘Book’ on the event day you wish to alternative_prospectus_2017.pdf be booked into. We hope it is helpful and informative! Keep in mind that the price of formal tickets is applied to your battels. 2525 SUB FUSC GUIDE

Subfusc is the academic dress worn for official ceremonies and exams in Oxford. You will need to wear Subfusc for your matriculation ceremony, which will take place in early Michaelmas term.

Students can wear:

 Dark/Black suit and socks or black skirt and tights or black trousers.

 White shirt and collar.

 White bow tie or black bow tie or black velvet rib- bon

 Black shoes.

MATRICULATION Students will also need a gown and mortarboard. The type of gown that MATRICULATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON SAT 14TH OCTOBER. you have to wear can vary. Most first-year students will need a Common- ers gown, unless you are an Organ or Choral Scholar. MATRICULATION: Gowns, Mortarboards and ribbons can be bought from a variety of suppli- ers in the city centre, such as Walters, Shepherd & Woodward and Edes & 8.00am (SHARP), Linbury Building. Ravenscroft. Assemble wearing 'subfusc' clothing, with gown and Second-hand gowns will be available to buy at Worcester mortarboard/cap. The Dean of Degrees (Dr Scott Scul- during Freshers’ Week. Everything raised goes to lion) will take you to the Matriculation Ceremony in Worcester’s chosen charities. So save yourself some the Sheldonian Theatre. The Freshers' photograph will money & support good causes! be taken in College before you depart. 2626 FRESHER ACCOMMODATION. Worcester is one of the few colleges in Oxford that provides accommodation for all three WORCESTER years, forming a strong community between different years and adding to the friendly atmosphere! Whilst every room has a mini ACCOMMODATION fridge and sink access, there’s still quite a lot of variation between them, reflected in the different grades and price Linbury (staircases 21-23) Nuffield bands. Some are modern with en-suites, while others are a -Grade: 1, 2, 3 & 4 -Grade: 5 -4 en-suite rooms//6 with shared -17 en-suite rooms little more old fashioned but have the added charm of being bathrooms //No kitchen -These buildings aren’t the most situated in the main quad. In 1st year only grade 6 rooms offer -This building has beautiful views beautiful in college but the rooms are kitchens so that is something to bear in mind. If you have any over Nuffield lawn and the rooms are pretty big and many have double some of the largest in college. Often beds! There’s also a roof terrace that queries or preferences for accommodation please get in touch with several parts, they’re great for you can access, with panoramic views with the head of accommodation ([email protected]) having friends over and are some of over both Oxford and the college. the best value rooms in college. Wolfson aka Fish bowl (staircases 19 & 20) However the building is occupied by Gloucester House (G Main Quad (staircases 1-6) -House) -Grade: 6 people from all years and can some- -Grade: 1 & 2 -Grade: 5 & 6 -En-suite bathrooms//2 shared kitchens times lack in that community feel you -Shared bathrooms,//no kitchen -En-suite bathrooms, -24 rooms might hope for! -18 rooms 3 shared kitchens -These rooms are simple and modern, complete with en- -These rooms are lovely and big, often with Staircase 24 -20 rooms suites. You’ll have access to a kitchen on your floor which two parts to them, but are some of the old- -Grade: 6 -Also situated by is great if you know you’d rather cook than eat in hall and est in college. If you’re lucky enough to get -En-suite bathrooms,//7 shared staircase 24, G-house also means you can meet your new neighbours easily! the top floor, you might have views over kitchens is nestled amongst a Pump Quad (staircases 14 & 15) Worcester’s beautiful quad! -27 rooms number of second -Grade: 1, 2 & 4 -The newest building in Worcester, year buildings. De- -4 en-suite rooms, 15 with shared bathrooms, no kitchen The Cottages (staircase 11) these rooms are a similar size to spite this the modern -18 rooms -Grade: 2 Fish bowl and G house. You are on rooms all have en- -Situated at the social centre of college, these rooms are -Shared bathrooms//no kitchen a different side to college to a lot suites and you’ll share conveniently located right by the college bar. While some -4 rooms of the first year accommodation a kitchen with the have two parts to them and overlook this sunny court- -Also found in main quad, the rooms are a which can feel a little isolated but people on your floor. yard others are slightly smaller and tucked away a bit. little smaller but still have that old in reality with so many rooms in It also has an added Bear in mind it can be a little difficult to get away from school charm. The cottages were one building, you’ll meet lots of bonus of overlooking the noise at times but the location is second to none and built in the 15th Century and have people without having to venture Worcester’s sports the rooms are really lovely. views over Nuffield lawn. very far! fields and lake. 2727

Throughout the day on Tuesday, our computing rep Max will COMPUTING GUIDE be around to help you connect your devices to the Wifis, show you how to set up UPAY and answer any other general queries you may have about computing in college. WIFI

Worcester Wifi: OFFICE 365 This is the College Wi-Fi. It is the fastest and most relia- ble network available to you so use it when you can! All University members have access to a free version of Office To connect: 3 6 5. This is a software package that includes Microsoft Word, Select “Worcester Members” in your Wi-Fi list. Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote. For step by step in- structions on how to access and install the package, visit: You should get a pop-up (like with standard airport Wi-Fi). https: //helpdesk.worc.ox.ac.uk/Knowledgebase/A rticle/ If you don’t open your browser and go to www.bbc.co.uk View/9 /5 /offic e-365-staff--students and you should be redirected to the pop-up.

Follow the instructions. Eduroam:

This is the University Wi-Fi. To connect follow the instruc- PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING tions at: http://help.it.ox.ac.uk/network/wireless/ The college offer both printing and photocopying facilities. The services/eduroam/index printroom can be found in room 4 of staircase 5, while the photocopier can be found in the library. the photocopier is in the upper library and all rooms have access to Ethernet ports as well PROBLEMS As WiFi access. If you have any general IT problems, you have two main options available to you: Contact Max TImbs the J CR Compu- ACCESS & LAUNDRY CARD ting Rep. Visit the College helpdesk at https:// helpdesk.worc.ox.ac.uk/ and submit and IT On arrival you will get two cards to use around college. Your access card pro- ticket. Note that the helpdesk is very helpful for vides allows you to get into and around college, while also allowing you to an array of college issues. pay for normal hall meals. Not surprisingly, your laundry card allows you to use the laundry facilities around college. Both can be topped up in the por- ters lodge. 2828

tips from 2nd years WORCESTER IN THE CITY to freshers... SHOPPING & TRANSPORT “Grasp new opportunities” Worcester is incredibly lucky to be one of the best lo- “Make sure you visit the JCR on your first day. It might seem a bit scary but putting myself out there to cated colleges in Oxford. Although we’re not in the talk to new people meant that I made lots of friends quickly” hustle and bustle of the city centre, we are within 5 “Go to as many of the events as possible.” minutes of nearly everything you might need! “Be committed to your own values but be open to change your opinions after new conversations” TESCO- “Make sure to look after yourself- fruit, veg and get- ting enough sleep are so underappreciated!” Just up the road from college is a well stocked Tesco. Alternatively, there is a Sainsbury’s right next door to this. Despite it not offering the same “Fancy dress is a great conversation starter” range of stock, Sainsbury’s remains open for longer on a Sunday which is “Back yourself” perfect for last minute weekly shopping. “No question or worry is too small, feel free to talk to us!” BUSES- “People are always happy to talk to new people and col- lege parents are there as a support network” Less than a minute’s walk from college is the city’s bus station, Gloucester Green, where you can take a coach to London, Cambridge and other UK cities. Why we love Worcester! CO-OP-  We have a lake!! If you head towards Jericho, there are two coop food shops. They aren’t  Worcester is so beautiful and spacious. as well stocked as Tesco but it is a perfect stop off for Mathematicians  So many societies and clubs to get involved in who walk past the coop on the way to the department.  Exciting events throughout the year  Everyone is genuinely lovely TRAIN-  So close to shops, clubs, cafes etc We are also the closest college to the train station which is a convenient 5  The Provost’s dog Coco is adorable minute walk away. 2929 CELLAR Hot & sweaty is one way to describe this under- ground club off Cornmarket. But don't let that put WORCESTER IN THE CITY you off; with walls strewn with graffiti, it's definite- CLUBBING GUIDE ly an edgier side to the Oxford night scene. The EMPORIUM music is more alternative than other clubs with nights dedicated to Soul, Grime & Bass but regardless of your tastes, Emporium's main night is Saturday, when JT’S it'll always be a great night out if you've got a good crowd together. most college-orientated events take JT’s is a very place, so it might not be a regular on your small club and list. That said, it's often the first port of PLUSH more of a bar, call post-BOP and is known to run big- but a great way Technically the only gay club in Oxford, Plush is time events that always sell out, such as to spend college only nights! It’s undoubtedly one of the best nights out and on May Day or after a often where Worcester head post- open to anyone. It's free entry before 10:30pm, Varsity match. Com- bops, which means that we fill out which is any student's dream and if you can plete with its own the whole place making it into an make it that long, it's open until 4am. Making it photobooth, you'll al- extended college party. There’s a up onto the poles is a must on anyone's bucket list, and make sure ways come home with great dance floor where all types of to get as much evidence of said deed as possible - the photos will one or two memories music are expected to be heard. provide a lot of entertainment the next morning for those not of the night! there to witness it.

PARK END (ATIK) BRIDGE FEVER Infamously known as Shark Just a stone's If you're willing to take End and complete with three throw from on the queues, Thursday dance floors, this is a must on college, Tues- night Bridge is an unfor- a Wednesday night. With day's at Fever gettable way to kick off sports kit left, right and centre, are always a fun night out. It's smaller the weekend. It's pretty park end is more of a second home than a nightclub than most of the other clubs but its jam-packed but you'll bump into anyone and to those who do university sport. But with enough themed nights are always massively pop- everyone and the smoking area is probably commitment to the 90s tracks of the cheese floor, an- ular, ranging from Taylor Swift to Bowie. the coolest in Oxford (not to mention the pole yone can be an athlete. Don't be surprised if you find £1 jager bombs until midnight are a on the dance floor). If you're really smart, you yourself at closing time, still screaming the words of pretty good deal breaker as well. can even get ahead and check out the queue 'let it go' in one another's faces - it happens to the from the some of the rooms in college! best of us. 3030 BAREFOOT OXFORD

74A Walton Street, OX2 6EA WORCESTER IN THE CITY Other than for the occasional crewdate, it's not often you'll be head- LUNCH STOP GUIDE ing into Jericho. However if you're willing to make the journey, Bare- THE HANDLEBAR CAFE foot will not disappoint. This little cake shop's floral crockery and pas- tel interiors deems it one of the quaintest spots in Oxford. It's mouth- 26-32 St Michael's Street, OX1 2EB watering display of sweet treats are enough to tempt even the most Perched on top of a bike shop, The Handle Bar is a must for any. The walls are strong willed and their naked apple & cinnamon cake is one that can adorned with vintage penny-farthings and the huge windows overlooking the not go amiss. Their beautiful little garden is also a real suntrap and streets give this eatery a quirky ambience. While the brunch is one of the best in ideal for whiling away a few hours come Trinity term. Oxford, with inventive dishes such as crab's benedict, it's also a great place to set- tle down with some work and a cup of tea. Their smoothie jars are also a great TAYLORS healthy alternative and a perfect counterweight to a heavy one from the night be- With a few stores dotted around Oxford, Taylor's is a real failsafe fore. It's also just started to be open in the evenings from Thursday to Saturday, choice. Their range of salads and sandwiches can be made up fresh with live music and themed dinners; this is such a fun alternative to club nights. within minutes and for remarkably low prices, making them any timepoor student's saving grace. GLOUCESTER GREEN THE MISSING BRANOS MARKET BEAN A night out is not complete without heading via Branos on the way back to college. It’s lo- cated on Gloucester Green and is undoubtedly the best kebab stall in Oxford as well as a Located just opposite Worces- 14 Turl Street, OX1 3DQ Worcester favourite. Be sure to order the ‘Worcester special’: chips with chicken, cheese ter, Gloucester Green hosts a Tucked round the corner and sauces. brilliant market every Wednes- from the Rad Cam, the day, Thursday and Saturday. view from this café could- COMBIBOS n't be more quintessential- There are a range of food stalls 93 Gloucester Street, OX1 2BU ly Oxford. It's always serving food from kebabs to As integral a part of Worcester life as the porters and ducks, Combibos is more of an in- packed with students and Nepalese. A Worcester favour- stitution than a coffee shop. If the staff don't know your order by heart by the end of locals alike, a testament for ite is the dumplings that can your time in Oxford you're definitely doing your degree wrong. Whether you're picking it's amazing coffee and be picked up from the market. up a flat white en route to lectures or soaking up some sun over brunch, there'll always friendly staff. Moreover its Also, watch out for the grocers be a fellow Worcesterite lurking somewhere in this friendly café. With bacon pan- central location makes it a market on Wednesday- a great cakes to die for, freshly baked pastries and super welcoming staff, Combibos can great spot to grab a sand- opportunity to pick up super make even the most terrible of essay crises seem that much more manageable. cheap fresh fruit and veg. wich between lectures! 3131 LIFE IN THE DAY

ALEX-GEOGRAPHY

Being at Worcester has been the most amazing experience and I love the friendly, welcoming community of both students and staff here. Most days I normally have one or two lectures in the morning at the Geography department with occasional practical classes in the afternoons. These are useful for understanding the basics of topics in the course. In college, I usually have one or two tu- torials a week; these involve reading for a topic and then writing an essay, followed by discussion with my tutors and other students in the tutorial. Alongside my academic work, I am busy being the JCR Charities Rep, which involves advertising volunteering and fundraising opportunities in Oxford as well as organising charity events within college. I am also a Choral Scholar so I normally sing about 3-4 services a week in the college chapel and enjoy formal hall afterwards. I play football for the 3rd team and play in the Worcester College Orchestra, which are great things to enjoy as relaxation from work. I often end a day in Worcester by visiting the Worcester bar with friends, playing table football and sometimes going out clubbing. Every day in Worcester is different and the opportunities to get involved with all sorts of activities are fantastic so don’t be afraid to try anything!

BEN-PPE I wake up at 8:30, have breakfast (Weetabix Minis), and do some reading in my room for this week’s essay, before cycling down to Exam Schools for my lectures. Today it’s macroeconomics first at 10:00, followed by an interesting politics lecture on why democracies tend to remain at peace with one another. I arrive back at college at around 12:15 in time for lunch, having already checked the menu on the college website (or on Instagram @theworcfork). After finishing my lunch with some friends in hall, I head over to the library and carry on with the reading for my general philosophy work about whether or not free will exists, whilst beginning to outline a basic structure for the essay. At 16:00, I cycle down to Iffley for a hockey training session in preparation for our Wednesday game. I get back at about 18:30, jump in the shower, and then make myself some chicken and pasta for dinner. After this, I work for a couple more hours, before heading to ei- ther a friend’s room to practice with my band for an upcoming gig, the bar, or out into Oxford to one of the clubs. 3232 3333 JCR WEBSITE: http://jcr.worc.ox.ac.uk/

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