Hey! I'm Warin, a first-year Law student from London.
I have been state-educated my whole life and come from an area of London which has relatively low social mobility. This did make applying to Oxford seem rather daunting, particularly since I did not personally know anyone who went to any top-ranking university who I could guide me through the process early on.
However, I applied since I realised I had nothing to lose and everything to gain! Oxford has so many opportunities both academically and beyond that you will find something that interests you.
I personally play college netball, which I hadn't played since years 9. Joining societies is a great way to make new friends and take your mind off the workload which can be intense at times.
Though the workload can be overwhelming at first, it is very manageable once you figure out how to balance all your interests and organise your time. You realise that those around you are also going through similar experiences, particularly since university is generally the first time people leave home for an extended period.
Furthermore, the law tutors at Corpus foster an amazing community to ensure that we feel more comfortable and make the most out of the opportunities available. The tutors are really understanding and will provide support if you communicate with them.
The law community at Corpus is also super friendly. I was personally worried about my course mates being competitive but law at Corpus is a very cooperative community and everyone is very friendly!
Law, as a subject, is fascinating. I, as well as the majority of Law students here, had not studied the subject before so almost everything we learn is completely new. It's great to learn and build on ideas from scratch, particularly as you have some of the top academics in the field tutoring you.
Since Corpus is one of the smaller Oxford colleges, you will see friendly and familiar faces every day. It's great since the undergraduate community here is a lot closer than at other colleges - you get to know both your year and the years above quite well.
Overall, I have loved my time at Corpus so far and if you have any questions, please just email me!
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