LINCOLN FRESHERS’ GUIDE 2020/21 CORONAVIRUS AND COLLEGE LIFE

Given the situation with Coronavirus, there is some uncertainty as to the exact shape that this academic year will take. This uncertainty will impact the events of Freshers’ Week, the calendar of events going forward and the academic life of the wider College and University. Even though we will be in College, in-person events and activities will run a bit differently, observing social distancing and other guidelines. The way we use certain facilities will also be different. In some cases, events may need to be moved online, cancelled, rearranged, or replaced with other types of events. Although we don’t quite know how things will look exactly, we are working hard to provide a range of events for the year that fit with various guidelines and scenarios, so that you can all have the best experience possible as you start your Lincoln journey.

Please refer to the University’s offer-holder Coronavirus advice page for the latest information. You’ll notice links like this throughout this guide - follow them for more information! ENTZ LETTER

HELLO FRESHERS!!!

We are your Entz team and our names are Carla, Lara, Cam, Obaydh, Charlotte and Ella. We will be running Freshers’ Week and we are here to help you settle into life at the undisputed BEST Oxford college and to make sure you have as brilliant of a first year as we did! (regardless of COVID complications).

We have all kinds of fun events planned for you over the course of the week, like Scavenger hunts, a ghost tour of Oxford, pub quizzes, nights out (hopefully), workshops on Race, Gender and LGBTQIA+, pub crawls and so much more!

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch or come find us as we will be around all week, accompanied by our stellar team of Freshers’ Helpers. All of us were in your position last year so know how to help you feel comfortable and settled in the college.

Aside from Freshers’ Week, we organise events throughout the term like movie nights, formal drinks, fun games like Human Cluedo and most importantly our college parties, BOPS!!!

This guidebook is full of useful info to help you through Freshers’ Week and first year in general. Any questions? Ask away! One of us or anyone on the JCR committee will be happy to answer.

We can’t wait to meet and get to know you all!!! HUGE Entz love, Carla (she/her), Lara (she/her), Obaydh (he/him), Charlotte (she/her), Cam (he/him) and Ella (she/her) Top Picture (Left to Right): Lara (Entz Treasurer), Carla (Entz Chair)

Bottom Picture (Left to Right): Carla, Cam, Ben (not Entz*) , Charlotte, Obaydh, Ella PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Hi Freshers, Welcome to Lincoln! My name’s James, my pronouns are he/him and I’ll be your JCR President for this academic year. In short, it’s my responsibility to make sure that as a student body we are well-represented at the college and university levels, and to make Lincoln the best possible environment for you all. To do this, I regularly and frequently meet with college staff, attend college committees, liaise with the MCR President, and go to PresCom in alternate weeks, which is basically a get-together of the JCR Presidents to share advice and university news. I live in room 1.04 in college, right by the lodge, and will always be happy to answer your questions - you’re always welcome to drop me an email or message me on Facebook, or simply have a chat with me! We’re also very fortunate to have fantastic Executive and Wider JCR committees, who support me in making Lincoln even better for you all. Being at Oxford is a weird and wonderful, but sometimes challenging, experience, so please do let us know if you ever have questions or if we can do anything to help! Outside of my JCR role, I play tennis for the uni and have been involved in translation tasks, literary panels, and sustainability work. I’m also involved in Lincoln Unites, our annual Equality and Diversity Week, which is one of the many opportunities for involvement in college life. There’s so much on offer in Lincoln and the wider university; look out for these opportunities and if something seems interesting, even something entirely new, I’d encourage you to give it a go! I study a French degree, and if you ever want to strike up a conversation with me, just ask me about whichever book I’m claiming to be reading at the moment, or my pets. Congratulations, also, for getting into Lincoln! You’ve all thoroughly earned your places, and we’re very excited that you’re joining us. We appreciate that this term may not look or feel like the ‘typical’ university experience, and will do our utmost alongside the college to help you make the most of your time here. When I started at Oxford, I was pretty nervous about, well, everything. We hope this week will give you the warmest welcome possible to Lincoln life, but if we can ever do anything more, or if you’d simply like a chat, we’re here for you. Looking forward to meeting you all! James OXFORD TERMINOLOGY

MICHAELMAS - 1st term HILARY - 2nd term TRINITY - 3rd term. ENTZ - the JCR’s Entertainment Team - they organise BOPS and all kinds of fun, from Groove Quad in the summer to the majority of Freshers’ week. BOP - a big party, usually in Deepers, with a theme chosen by Entz, usually attended by the whole JCR and held a few times a term. MATRICULATION - the ceremony at the start of your first term that officially initiates you into Oxford! (wear your sub-fusc, online as a ‘Formal Welcome’ this year). SUB FUSC - the uniform you wear for Matriculation, exams and graduation. CREW DATE - two groups of people (often sports teams) go out for a meal, sconce each other, play drinking games, possibly go out after etc… SCONCE - basically a truth, e.g. “I sconce anyone who’s JCR Pres -> James would have to drink (usually a lot more revealing and funny than that!). HALL - abbreviation for the dining hall in college. INFORMAL - normal dinner every night (except on Saturdays). FORMAL - three-course meal in hall every night (get there a bit early to sit together!) Normal clothes are fine but wear your gown. GREAT HALL - A more posh formal hall every 2nd thursday - HUGE fun! DEEPERS - college bar :) BATTELS - the bills you pay to college for accommodation, food, etc... COLLECTIONS - college mock exams in 0th week of every term. TUTES - abbreviation for tutorials. PRELIMS - 1st year exams. RUSTICATE - suspend studies and return a year later. PORTERS - staff who man the lodge, be nice to them!!!! PIDGES - pigeon-holes in the lodge where your post is delivered. OXFORD TERMINOLOGY

SCOUTS - cleaners who clean your rooms / corridors, also be nice to them!!! LINCOLNITES - the people who study at Lincoln (i.e. YOU!). LINCOLN TIL I DIE - our college song, an absolute tune. THE IMP - both our college mascot (look out for it as you enter Deepers) and the name of our satirical newspaper! QUADS - the grassy squares surrounded by buildings that make up the college site! At Lincoln we have 3: Chapel, Front and Grove (best). RECTOR - head of the college! Ours is Professor Henry Woodhuysen. The head of a college may have a different title at another college. JCR - collective name for the body of undergrads + the physical common room for undergrads (found in Chapel Quad). HUSTS - if someone wants to run for a JCR position, they will give a hust which includes a short presentation, answering some questions and often completing fun challenges set by their predecessors. TRASHING - post-exams, your friends throw confetti, shaving foam and coloured powder at you in celebration! TORPIDS / SUMMER 8’S (ROWING) - obvs you know what rowing is but these are some key terms: intercollegiate rowing competitions which the majority of us don’t understand but still enjoy. If you see a rower, you are contractually obliged to say “WOW do you row?!” any time they mention it (which will be a lot, brace yourselves). CUPPERS - any intercollegiate competition in sports, drama etc… VAC - our name for the breaks in between terms, short for Vacation. VAC RES - short for Vacation Residence. BOD CARD - your student card, VERY important, try not to lose it! DEANED - when the Dean tells you off if you misbehave in college. THE JUNIOR COMMON ROOM HOW THE JCR WORKS

The JCR stands for Junior Common Room, and any undergraduate in Lincoln belongs to our JCR. This term also refers to the physical common room (recently refurbished!). There is also the MCR (Middle Common Room) for graduate students. The JCR is based at the bottom of staircase 5, on the right as you go into Chapel Quad, and also includes a small kitchen for students to use at any time they wish (even for toast at 2am). The JCR committee all have particular roles to improve the experience of and represent the JCR.

The Exec is made up of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Entz chair, Academic Affairs Officer, Access Rep, and Welfare Officers. Then there is a Wider Committee who have much more specific roles. We also have an Independant Chair to run JCR meetings, which happen on the Sundays of weeks 2, 5, and 8 every term. In these meetings officers can raise any points they may have, and anyone can present a motion, which is then voted on by everyone at the meeting. There is a termly motions budget, and motions are usually paid for through this pot of money, and it is ultimately up to the Treasurer to ensure we don’t go into debt! Each rep also has their own individual budgets, but they can motion for more money from the JCR. There will be a JCR meeting at the beginning of term, so you can all get the gist of how they run.

The Exec is ultimately in charge of the JCR, and it is their job to pass on any opinions of the committee or the wider JCR to the governing body and university. The President attends weekly meetings with college staff to ensure they are kept in the loop about the goings on in the JCR. There are also peer supporters, a group of your peers trained to listen in confidence to students’ issues. You will learn more about peer supporters in due course!

The go-to place for updates and information, as well as your college email addresses, is the Lincoln College JCR Facebook Group.

Useful resources can information can also be found on our JCR website: https://www.lincolncollegejcr.co.uk/. MEET THE JCR EXEC COMMITTEE

President - James Hughes

The main role of the JCR Pres is to represent the Lincoln student body to college.

Vice-President - Ed Rhys-Jones

VP assists the Pres, runs wider committee meetings and organises the housing ballot.

Treasurer - Sam Townsend

Treasurer looks after the JCR budget and ensures reps are reimbursed for expenses quickly - a key part of the exec team.

Secretary - Michael Yates

Sec organises events in college, sends out all important weekly hall menus and the minutes to various meetings. MEET THE JCR EXEC COMMITTEE

Entz Chair - Carla Sheppard

Entz Chair runs the Entz Committee who organise and run lots of fun social events in college!

Welfare Reps - Dylan Bohm & Bekah Goodchild

Provides services & info for the welfare of JCR members.

Access Rep - Sophie Sims

Works to improve access in college through running of schemes such as the Alternative Prospectus..

Academic Affairs Officer - Unfilled*

Selects Subject mentors and resolves academic-related issues. *This position is currently unfilled and is therefore open to be filled by one of you! In place of unfilled positions, the Imp will appear. MEET THE LIBERATION OFFICERS

Disabilities - Hannah Alcock

Organises events & represents disabled students.

LGBTQIA+ Reps - Aimee Ashurst & Johnny Maughan

Organises events & represents LGBTQIA+ students.

Gender Reps - Ilana Cantor & Rose Ames-Blackaby Organises events & represents female and minority genders.

CRED Reps - Jem Mayler & Hui Ying Quek

Organises events & represents minorities of culture, religion, race and ethnicity. CRED = Cultural, Religious and Ethnic Diversity International Reps - Clara Riedenstein & Jane Han

Represents and looks out for international students. MEET THE WIDER COMMITTEE

Sports Rep & Junior Treasurer of Amalgamated Clubs - Dylan Bohm

Organises sports events in college and manages expenses for college sports teams.

Website Officer - Ben Sidebotham

Resident tech genius that maintains the JCR website.

Arts Reps - Jude Willoughby & Matilda Houston Brown Organises Arts events within college and liaises with the wider university.

1427 Representative - Francesca Dyas

Organises college events, liaises with alumni.

Charities Representative - Unfilled*

Organises college charity fund and fundraising events.

Environment & Ethics Rep - Unfilled* Responsible for issues of environment and ethics in college. GENERAL Starting and settling in to university can be a daunting time - we know from our own experience! From across the JCR, we’ve brought together responses to INFO & some of the most common questions and concerns when starting at Oxford. If you have any other queries please ask any of FAQs the current students. See also: https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/under graduate/student-life/welcoming-and-sup portive-community FAQs & COMMON CONCERNS

Q. How do you cope with the workload? A. The Oxford workload is definitely a jump compared to what I’d experienced before, but I found that coming up with a clear schedule for each week and keeping track of my deadlines really helped. That said, be forgiving with yourself and recognise when you need a break. Making time for non-academic things is really important - a game of tennis or a quick coffee with a friend often helped me to feel ready to go back to my work. Sometimes, everything can feel a little overwhelming, and in this case there’s absolutely no shame in asking your tutors for help or a little more time - they’ve all been students too, after all! - James, French

Q. Is everyone really posh? This was one of the fears I had, coming from a state grammar school in the North West. Loads of my friends had warned me that everyone would be really posh and that I wouldn’t fit in. However I can’t reassure you enough that this is not the case! My friends that I’ve made in college have come from all over the country and from different backgrounds. Whilst yes I won’t lie Oxford does have a proportion of people from stereotypically ‘posh’ backgrounds, it is by no means everyone. - Dylan, PPE FAQs & COMMON CONCERNS

Q. How did you feel about leaving all your friends and family? Being very close to my family, the idea of not seeing them for 8 weeks was really overwhelming and I originally thought I would struggle. I could not have been more wrong! One of the advantages of the busy Oxford life is that the 8 week term really does fly by, and you will see your friends and family again in no time. So try not to think of coming to university as “leaving your family behind” because this really is not the case! Also, some of the friends that I have made during my first year will definitely be friends for life. It’s super exciting to have the opportunity to make new friends like this, and perhaps find people more like you than those you met at college and high school. It’s important to remember that Lincoln is a very friendly place and you have your college family too, both of which will help with the transition. - Charlotte, Law

Q. Did you ever feel homesick?

Of course, coming to uni is a big adjustment, especially if it’s your first time being away from family! I did feel a little bit homesick in the first few weeks, but Oxford life being busy, both academically and socially, does mean that you’ll have plenty to keep you occupied, which really helps with things like homesickness. Remember the terms are only 8 weeks long, and they go soooo fast so before you know it, it’ll be the vac (holiday). At Lincoln, we also have several services in place to support students, such as the Welfare Officers (me and Dylan!) and Peer Supporters who are on hand to chat at any time, it’s a super friendly team who are very lovely and approachable! A lot of people will most likely feel the same, especially in the first term, so talk to your friends if you’re feeling homesick, it’ll help! - Bekah, French and German FAQs & COMMON CONCERNS

Q. Will I fit in? The idea of constantly introducing yourself to people during Freshers’ Week is definitely daunting, but you have to remember that everyone is also just as scared as you are and looking to settle in by putting forward the best version of themselves. One of the great things about Lincoln being a small college is that you get to know everyone, even the older years, pretty quickly. As a result of this, most people find it easy to settle down and find their people as ultimately, most of the students at Lincoln are seriously friendly. Aside from this, going to events and societies that interest you, whether that’s inside or outside the college, is another great way to find people with similar interests within the college and across the university. Overall, give it some time, and you’ll find your way! - Ella, CAAH

Q. How do you deal with imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome, for those that may not know, is when someone arrives in Oxford and doubts whether they belong in an academic institution such as Oxford. First of all, the tutors take great pride in being able to pick out the best and brightest to give offers to (you!!). As such, if you are here now, you most definitely deserve to be! Something that reassured me is that compared to sixth form and high school, University is not as directly competitive with your peers; this means that it is far more rewarding to strive for your individual best rather than comparing yourself to others. At the end of the day, we all worked very hard to achieve a place at Oxford, and there is a reason your tutors picked you! - Dylan, PPE A DAY IN THE LIFE: CARLA (PPE)

Lincoln Library Main Room - As we said most beautiful library in Oxford! ^

8.30 - 9am - I try to wake up by 9 at the latest but this varies depending on how tired I am. Next I’ll get ready, make coffee (very, very essential) and eat breakfast in my room. Hall breakfast is really nice too, especially if you fancy something more substantial.

9.30am - Depending on the day I might have lectures which often start at 10 or 11, so I’ll either go to those or head to the library and start my reading for the day.

12.30pm - Between 12 and 1 lots of people head from lectures or the library to lunch in college. I’ll often go to Deepers and get a sandwich or salad - the smoothies are also very popular and yummy.

1.30pm - After around 1 - 1.5 hours of chatting with friends and relaxing I’ll head back to do some more work. I don’t really like working in the same place the whole day so I might go to a different library after lunch or a coffee shop. The Taylor Institution and Rad Cam are my personal favourites (after Lincoln obviously)!

A DAY IN THE LIFE: CARLA (PPE) 4pm - I generally find this a good time to go to the gym if I haven’t done any other exercise in the day so I’ll walk there from the library. Other days I might play a college netball or football match or go to training at the track, so when I exercise varies a lot depending on the day.

6pm - I’ll head to Hall for dinner and meet up with my friends. Having dinner in Hall is really nice as it allows everyone to catch up on their days and make plans for the rest of the evening.

7pm - Depending on when deadlines are I might go and do another hour or so of reading in the library, or I might just go and have tea and chill in someone’s room.

8pm - If I’m going out I’ll go and get ready and then head to a friend’s room for pres. On other nights I might just go to the pub or Deepers, or just relax with friends. Generally weekdays in Oxford are a lot busier than weekends so the weekday evenings have lots going on, but the weekend provides some much needed time to chill!

Lincoln Deep Hall a.k.a Deepers, our college bar!

A DAY IN THE LIFE: CAM (CHEMISTRY)

(L to R): Lincoln Rugby Club at the college sports fields (Barties); Turl Street looking onto the Library Spire

8am: Normally wake up, have a shower and get some breakfast from Katy.

9am: Walk to lectures - good chance to catch up with everyone, even if it takes a bit longer than cycling. Lectures go on for two hours every day and are super useful.

11am: Either head back to college to do some work before lunch or head to labs. Labs happen twice a week and go on until 5pm, the good thing is though that it’s not far to walk to Tuckers to get a panini.

12:30pm: If I’m at college I go to hall or deepers for some lunch – it’s a good time to catch up with people and fill up on some good but cheap food.

2pm: After lunch I head to the library and try to do some work.

4pm: Head to rugby training to practice passing those bullets.

6pm: Dinner time! It’s always really good, especially on veggie Mondays. Then it’s back to the lib to try and work through a few more tute sheets.

10pm: Make a cup of tea to wind down before the evening and possibly go out. Maybe go to Hassan’s (the kebab van at the end of Turl Street). Don’t let the other kebab vendors tempt you, stay focussed. Q&A WITH LINCOLNITES (FRESHERS’ WEEK AND FIRST YEAR)

EVIE JESS BEN

Favourite part of Freshers’ Week?

E: 30 Questions. I got to speak with practically the whole year! Also, the memorable debut of “Lincoln till I die” as it was the first time I really felt part of the Community!

J: THE BOP! it was great to dress up and have fun with new people within the comfort of Lincoln. I even got my happily ever after by becoming college married.

B: Bill Spectre’s Ghost Tour was quite the event. Picture Oxford after dark, pyrotechnics, top hats, and new friends. Never thought I’d end up pretending to be a horse on New College Lane on my second evening in Oxford.

A Regret of Freshers’ Week?

E: Not going to more of the events. Freshers’ Week is over so soon so I regret not making the absolute most of it.

J: Not getting enough sleep, something I later corrected in term time.

B: Missing the late night G&D’s. If you haven’t visited G&D’s, you're not an Oxonian. Prepare your wallet/purse, but the sorbet's worth it.

Favourite Hall Meal?

E: The red velvet cheesecake is TO DIE FOR. It’s gotten to the point where I buy two and save one for deadline day later that week, it’s THAT good.

J: Brunch on Sundays, often followed by a walk if the weather allows.

B: The Rainbow Trout and Almonds special. Never knew Rainbow Trout existed before Hall, but the kitchen really does poach fish to perfection... Q&A WITH LINCOLNITES (FRESHERS’ WEEK AND FIRST YEAR)

Favourite Bop Theme? E: When I was 3, I wanted to be!! I never thought I’d be 18 years old and dressed as Velma from Scooby Doo, dancing next to Jeremy Corbyn.

J: Iconic Duos, although my friend and I accidentally managed to go as the same member of our duo- oops!

B: ‘Wtf would you wear that to a Bop’ was my favourite. Let your imagination run wild.

Favourite Hobby / Extra-Curricular?

E: Women’s football. It’s so so lovely to feel part of a team, even when we’re losing in the mud!!

J: Rowing. It’s a great way to get me up in the morning, to meet some lovely people in other years and the MCR too and feel like a part of the Lincoln community #BleedBlue

B: Rugby with the Lincoln College Rugby Club has been a great way to keep fit, meet people from across the Undergraduate community at Lincoln and play a little bit of competitive sport.

Favourite place in Lincoln / Ox?

E: Lincoln library, for sure. The most beautiful place in Oxford

J: Also the Library, the setting really motivates you to study

B: The Bear Inn of Bear Lane is 30 seconds from Lincoln, steeped in history and can be a great place to go with a couple of friends after a tough grind in the library or in lectures. Q&A WITH LINCOLNITES (FRESHERS’ WEEK AND FIRST YEAR)

Your experience of remote learning?

E: Lots and lots of reading, as you might expect for an English degree. My tutors left it very open for us to pursue our own personal interests, so it was actually pretty fun.

J: Plenty of resources to work well from home and my academic performance did not suffer. I did however miss the interactions of classes and tutorials in person and seeing friendly faces in the library as a source of motivation.

B: Undeniably difficult. I have missed the Lincoln community, my friends, seeing Oxford in the sun and the supposed joys of Trinity. However, the technology Lincoln has employed is not as antiquated as its 1427 founding date suggests - virtual tutorials, lectures and classes have kept me busy during these “uncertain times”.

What you wish you’d known before coming

E: Oxford can be intimidating and difficult so don’t be afraid to ask for help. There’s always someone to turn to if you need absolutely anything, tutors included.

J: I was quite nervous of the tutors and felt that our first presentations and essays were going to be judged harshly. I wish I’d realised that the tutors are not at all scary and that the first pieces of work you do in no way need to prove that you deserve a place at Oxford.

B: I was quite worried about the social life at Oxford but I couldn’t have been more wrong. Everyone works hard, but there is a great spectrum of people both within Lincoln and in the wider Oxford student body which means you find people with similar interests quickly and easily. Also, try everything that is on offer! BEST OF OXFORD : DAY *(some of these activities may be affected by COVID restrictions / university guidelines, stay tuned for more updates!) LiBRA LINCOLN - Famously beaut RIES RAD CAM - a classic, 2 minute walk from Lincoln.

DUKE HUMPHRIES (BOD) - Harry Potter vibes, no phones allowed for added efficiency

OXFORD FOUNDRY - Free coffee, ‘nuff said

ASHMOLEAN - Free! + Lots of fun + Impressive collection MUSE NATURAL HISTORY - Dinosaurs and wavy skeletons PITT RIVERS - very cool def go!

UMS MODERN ART OXFORD- much culture, very cool

HALL - social, feels free (it isn’t tho)

DEEPERS - baguettes, salad and soup FOOD

GLOUCESTER GREEN MARKET - all sorts

TORTILLA - a staple, down the road

SOUVLAKI BROTHERS - greek, in the covered market BEST OF OXFORD : DAY *(some of these activities may be affected by COVID restrictions / university guidelines, stay tuned for more updates!)

TURF TAVERN - iconic, tiny entrance THE BEAR - v small, v close, v cute PUBS CHEQUERS - less small, also cute

THE WHITE RABBIT - heated seats, yes pls

HEAD OF THE RIVER - for a sunny day

TESCO - vital, beware the escalator SHOPS BOOTS - A* Meal deal, underrated WESTGATE - everything you could need

UNI PARKS - big, green and close PAR BOTANICAL GARDENS - free n fun CHRISTCHURCH MEADOWS - iconic KS MAGDALEN DEER PARK - deer live there

PORT MEADOW - farther but a classic BEST OF OXFORD : NIGHT *(some of these activities may be affected by COVID restrictions / university guidelines, stay tuned for more updates!) REST MAMMA MIA - big groups, peng pizza AUR RICKETY PRESS - the best burger

THE HANDLE BAR CAFE - brunch!!!! ANTS

JERICHO TAVERN - burgers + good atmosphere and garden

CINE

ODEON - George Street, Decent

MA CURZON - in Westgate, also cute, but expensive

THE PICTURE HOUSE - Jericho, super cool place!!

PLUSH - TuesGAYS - serious fun CLU

PARK END - Wednesday, sports night! BRIDGE - Lincoln fav - Thursday BS FEVER - Friday / Saturday

BULLY - further, but some cooool events BEST OF OXFORD : NIGHT *(some of these activities may be affected by COVID restrictions / university guidelines, stay tuned for more updates!)

FREVD - super funky + v aesthetic

VARSITY CLUB - rooftop view SANDYS - wine and jazz bar BARS ANGELS - another cute cocktail bar

HASSAN’S - will be your best friend by 4th week, other

kebab vans will tempt you, do not let them! SNA MCDONALD’S - a classic, v close by CKS

ICE SKATING - super fun!! MISC

O2 FORUM - concertzzz

OXFORD PLAYHOUSE - theatre

JUNKYARD GOLF - mini golf cocktail bar! Good 4 dates! EXERCISE IN OXFORD *(some of these activities may be affected by COVID restrictions / university guidelines, stay tuned for more updates!)

IFFLEY - Iffley Road Sports Centre is the University sports complex. It has an adequate gym and College pay for all students to have gym and pool access for Iffley Road so it’s a great option! There are also usually various classes available to sign up for at Iffley, you should check https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk for more info. Iffley is towards Cowley and takes about 15-20 mins to walk to, but it’s much quicker and quite easy to cycle. ZUMBA - Zumba classes are offered via the Welfare Reps and are free to sign up to! PUREGYM - Close to Lincoln. BUZZ GYM - Close to Lincoln.

GYMS CHRIST CHURCH MEADOWS (4km) PORT MEADOW (8km-11km) UNI PARKS (5km) RUN NING You can cycle pretty much & anywhere in Oxford apart CYCLI from Cornmarket Street. NG SUMMARIES FROM THE REPS SPORTS AT LINCOLN

Here are all of the current sports available in college! College sports are a super fun and easy way to get involved with college; also a great way to get to know people outside of your year. They are relatively low commitment and open to all abilities. Whether you want to continue playing a sport from school or want to get into something new, college sport is a great starting point.

MEN’S MIXED FOOTBALL NETBALL WOMEN’S MEN’S FOOTBALL MEN’S RUGBY ROWING BASKETBALL TENNIS MIXED LACROSSE MEN’S CRICKET

HOCKEY HANDBALL ATHLETICS WOMEN’S ROWING

NEW: KARTING

If there is a sport you want to see at college level, you can get a team together and set it up! Just get in touch with the Sports Rep (currently Dylan Bohm) for more info! SPORTS AT THE UNIVERSITY

The University has a massive variety of sports on offer and if you are serious about your sport there will be a team for you! University-wide teams are more challenging and committed so previous experience is often required, although many university teams do hold “academies” to introduce new players to sports if you are interested. The most prestigious first teams are called “Blues” and are a goal of many sporty Oxford students. See below for a non-exhaustive list of University Sports, if you can’t find what you are interested in, it is possible it was missed off the list so just look for info at the University Freshers’ Fair or look at the website!

Archery, American football, Aikido, Athletics, Australian football, Badminton, Amateur boxing, Basketball, Baseball, Cycling, Canoe & Kayak, Caving, Cheerleading, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Cricket, Cross Country, Croquet, Contemporary Dance, Dancesport, Eton Fives, Equestrian, Fencing, Floorball, Football, Gliding, Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Hockey, Ice Hockey, Ice Skating, Jitsu, Judo, Karate, Kendo, Kickboxing, Korfball, K. O. Krav, Kabaddi, Lacrosse, Modern Pentathlon, Motor Drivers, Mountaineering, Netball, Polo, Pool & Snooker, Powerlifting, Rowing, Rugby, Squash, Swimming, Ski/Snowboarding, Surf, Taekwondo, Trampolining, Triathlon, Table Tennis, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Scuba Diving, Volleyball, Water Polo, Windsurfing, Yacht.

Go to https://www.sport.ox.ac.uk for more information

Iffley Road Sports Centre ARTS AT LINCOLN

There is all sorts of artsy-ness occurring in Lincoln and in Oxford for the creative among you! In college, the Arts Reps will keep you updated on what is going on but are very open to your ideas. Again, you will find out lots about more at Freshers’ Fair but just to get you excited...

DRAMA CUPPERS - In Michaelmas, a small group of students put together a short play to compete in intercollegiate ‘cuppers.’ Whether you want to write, direct, act or produce, there is loads of scope to take part! Let the Arts Reps know if you have any questions about this. They were the co-directors of the Lincoln Cuppers play last year, and can guarantee it's a lot of fun!

THE TURL MAGAZINE (an arts magazine run for and by the Turl Street Colleges - great to get involved and show how arty Turl Street can be!)

LINCOLN IN LOCKDOWN - The Arts Reps this year are gathering an online collection of art (from visual arts, to creative writing, to music!) by and for Lincoln students to unite us virtually in a new term. Open to submissions throughout Michaelmas, so message the reps!

OPEN MIC NIGHTS - Every term, Arts organises an open mic night!

ARTS REPS EVENTS - Arts will organise events throughout term. There will be regular Facebook and email updates. Here’s an idea of what you can expect: film screenings, life drawing, drink and draw, a Christmas pantomime, college theatre trips…

TURL STREET ARTS FESTIVAL (TSAF) - To look forward to in Hilary Term, the Turl St. colleges band together for a week of Arts events (open mics plays, the Jazz Ball etc.) ARTS AT THE UNIVERSITY

ART - THE ISIS MAGAZINE (a student-run magazine, have a look on their website for lots of art, illustration, poetry, creative writing, photography: https://isismagazine.org.uk). Galleries like MODERN ART OXFORD and cafes like the ART CAFÉ are also lush!

DRAMA - OXFORD UNI DRAMA SOC (OUDS) puts on plays throughout the year which you can go see and / or audition for! There is also no shortage of plays to get involved in - most often you will see announcements on Facebook! THE OXFORD PLAYHOUSE also puts on a ton of excellent shows (you can get an Opt-In card for super cheap student deals on really popular performances!)

MUSIC - OXFORD UNI MUSIC SOC (OUMS) is the one to join if you are a keen musician - lots of info on their website about the various uni orchestras! There are also lots of choirs to join - Lincoln Choir is very well-regarded and takes its choristers on a free trip annually!

FILM - OXFORD UNI FILM-MAKING SOC!!! Live your filmmaking dreams!

Lockdown doodle by Ilana Cantor CHARITIES/ E&E AT LINCOLN

CHARITY is one of the most important aspects of Lincoln life and it’s safe to say that giving back to our community is one of the many things that makes Lincoln so great! There are opportunities to take part in charity work both within the college and in Oxford at large.

Within Lincoln, we organise lots of small fundraising activities: pub quizzes in Deepers, charity concerts, bake sales and (hopefully) much more in the coming year - make sure to get involved!

On an annual basis, Lincoln College Vac Proj (VACATION PROJECT) organises two- to three-week long holiday camps for free for children involved with the social services. If you speak to anyone still or previously involved with VacProj, you will find out how rewarding an experience it is; especially as VacProj 2021 will be the 50th anniversary so it’s sure to be a special one!

Elections for the position of CHARITIES REP will happen near the start of term, details to follow!

ENVIRONMENT & ETHICS (E&E) What can you do at Lincoln? ● USE YOUR LINCOLN RECYCLING BAG - this is in your room, can recycle paper, glass, tins and card ● INVEST IN A KEEPCUP - discounted coffee at lots of places in the city centre! ● USE ECOSIA - a search engine that plants trees! We like trees!

Elections for the position of E&E REP will happen near the start of term, details to follow! CHARITIES/ E&E UNI-WIDE

The below organisations are just a few of the ways you can get involved with charity at Oxford!

THE OXFORD HUB - regularly updated with charitable initiatives around Oxford and help with how to get involved. Set up to make it easier for Oxford students to give back

TURL STREET HOMELESS ACTION (TSHA) - essentially a student-run homeless outreach group that provides food, drink and lovely chats for the homeless in oxford - find out about how to help out by liking their facebook group.

OXFORD NIGHTLINE - another brilliant initiative (a hotline/listening service run by and for students at Oxford and Oxford Brookes). You can volunteer to be a listener by heading to www.oxfordnightline.org

In terms of the environment at Oxford, join the Facebook page ‘Oxford Eco Platform’ for info and events! And / or join…

OXFORD SUSTAINABILITY

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OXFORD CLIMATE CHANGE SOCIETY CRED (Cultural, Religious, and Ethnic Diversity) @LINCOLN

OUR CRED REPS Hui Ying & Jem - available for any queries and here to represent you!

EDUCATION ‘Lincoln Diversity’ FB Group Guest Speakers Tea sessions/Discussions

CELEBRATION International Welfare Tea World Food Week in Hall Cultural/Religious celebrations

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ALL SORTS OF SOCIETIES Oxford South Asian Arts, Oxford Mixed Heritage Society, Oxford African & Caribbean Soc, Oxford Jewish Society, Oxford Arab Society, Oxford Islamic Society

FRESHERS’ FAIR Will give you the opportunity to see all of the different societies, of which there are MANY! DISABILITIES

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In order to provide the support you need, it is essential that you declare a disability, chronic condition or a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) before you join us next term. The college Disability Coordinator is also the Academic Administrator, email [email protected] so they can ensure you have the support you need. The Disability Coordinator is here to support you and accommodate your needs! If you have any problems with your room, such as accessibility problems, contact them or Lucy Tarrant ([email protected]), our Accommodation Manager.

DISABILITIES REP - HANNAH ALCOCK A friendly face happy to advocate on your behalf if necessary. Feel free to contact her if you have any questions before or during term.

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DISABILITY ADVISORY SERVICE A confidential, free service that offers advice on any disability-related issue. For advice and appointment availability, see https://www.ox.ac.uk/students/welfare/disability

UNI COUNSELLING SERVICE See website for the most up-to-date info on resources and free appointments: https://academic.admin.ox.ac.uk/counselling

YOUR GP Our GP is King Edward Street - you should register with them before you start at Lincoln GENDER

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OUR PERIOD PRODUCT SUPPLY SCHEME

We provide students with a variety of free period products throughout the term. Social distancing might change how we do this, but we will work around it and make sure that products are available.

WORKSHOPS AND TALKS

We organise events throughout term for anyone and everyone on subjects including sex positivity, gender expectations on us all, sexual health, contraception and sexual violence. We also plan on working alongside other reps (such as Arts or LGBTQIA+) to organise joint events.

SOCIAL EVENTS

Welfare teas, pub crawls, wine (or no wine) nights, ‘facemasks and feminism’ and if social distancing means we must, Netflix parties (underratedly fun).

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FEM-SOC - Holds many great events including ‘Liberation and Liquor’ (no pressure to drink - just a cute and quirky name) involving casual debates and conversation around feminist-related topics.

IT HAPPENS HERE - Brilliant SU project dedicated to addressing sexual violence at Oxford and supporting survivors.

SEXPRESSION - Student-led volunteering group trying to improve Sex Ed throughout the UK.

OXFORD WOMEN IN BUSINESS - Huge student group running networking events etc.

This is the tip of the iceberg of what is available at Oxford. Gender Reps (Rose and Ilana) are here for any questions or worries you might have. BIG HUGS x

LGBTQIA+

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OUR LGBTQIA+ REPS: Aimee (she/her) and Johnny (he/him). The people to talk to if you have any q’s or any worries - they will help you out! FUN EVENTS: Film Nights Join the Lincoln LGBTQ FB group to hear about events and get involved GENDER EXPRESSION FUND: College will reimburse students for items that make them feel more comfortable in their gender presentation. Items include binders, packers, wigs, or travel costs to Gender Identity Clinics & more!

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PLUSH PRES Pres for Oxford’s premium gay club in Lincoln MCR or hosted by LGBTQ+ Soc every tuesGAY. LGBTQ+ SOCIETY Huge variety of events, very intersectional! Many non-drinking events if that’s your cup of tea :) LGBTQ+ CAMPAIGN It you’re interested in queer advocacy - the political arm of Oxford’s queer community THE RAINBOW PARENTING SCHEME Like the College Parent scheme, but within LGBTQ+ Soc - contact Johnny or Aimee to get involved!

LINCOLN UNITES

Taking place in second week of Hilary term, Lincoln Unites week seeks to promote equality, diversity and unity within Lincoln. We have a wide range of events taking place throughout the week which will spark dialogue, foster learning and celebrate the diversity of our community, including an International Food Fair, Drag Night, and Intersectionality Exhibit! More information can be found on the JCR website and the Lincoln Unites Facebook page.

We will be releasing the program throughout Michaelmas, so stay tuned!

OLIVIA SANCHEZ LINCOLN UNITES PRESIDENT ANY QUESTIONS?

If you have any Q’s that this guide hasn’t answered, the first people to go to are your COLLEGE PARENTS!!!!

You’ll have received a letter from your parents along with this guide introducing themselves so feel free to add them on Facebook - they will answer any questions you may have and hopefully relieve any worries!

Once you arrive there will be a whole team of Freshers’ Helpers to take good care of you and of course, the Entz Team who are running Freshers’ Week! The JCR reps are well placed to deal with more specific concerns so feel free to add them on Facebook and drop them a message if you need!

We can’t wait to meet you all, enjoy your summer and see you in October!

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