How to choose between Oxford and Cambridge - from an OxBridge graduate

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
  • I often get asked if I prefer Oxford or Cambridge, and how different they are. I tried to summarise my thoughts and experiences in this video :)
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    0:33 Similarities
    0:44 Myself
    1:10 World rankings
    1:56 College system
    5:30 Tutorial system
    7:38 Traditions
    9:43 Location
    11:04 Punting
    12:10 Differences
    12:20 Vibe
    13:56 Origins
    14:45 Courses
    16:48 Women's admissions
    18:30 Personal reflections
    I am Dr. Sheen Gurrib and I want to play my part in supporting the next generation of empowered women. So, I have a podcast ‘Dream, Girl’, where I host women from all spheres of life with varied experiences and life journeys and we look beyond the social lens to discuss everything from racism, sexism, representation and mental health. Join me every week as I chat to one of these wonderful women and let's learn how to be/support a kick-ass woman in general! I also make shorter videos where I share snippets of my life, and my life experiences, such as doing a PhD and attending OxBridge universities.
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Komentáře • 80

  • @msz9523
    @msz9523 Před 2 lety +122

    As a person who has also studied at both universities I have to say I absolutely agree with all of the above. I should also add that Cambridge feels a bit more chill in terms of formal rules compared to Oxford, but they both have this super intense atmosphere when it comes to workload and life experiences.

  • @undeadheart66
    @undeadheart66 Před 2 lety +88

    Oxford grad here. I always use the Hogwartz analogy to explain the College system to my American friends!

  • @neilrulz24
    @neilrulz24 Před 11 měsíci +8

    Would reiterate that postgraduates can apply to both universities. The requirement of having to choose only one to apply to is limited to undergraduates

  • @snehapalei7243
    @snehapalei7243 Před 2 lety +5

    I loved this video, it was so good to hear you. This was one thing I had always wondered and you answered it so beautifully. It literally felt like listening to my elder sister speaking to me 😊

  • @indiabliss
    @indiabliss Před 2 lety +28

    Wow, I had no idea Cambridge doesn’t offer a Fine Art degree. Brilliant video, Sheen. Thank you

  • @tersooawen4249
    @tersooawen4249 Před 2 lety +12

    I plan to do a PhD in Theology at Oxford in a year or two from now. I find your video very helpful and interesting! Thanks

  • @arayasimms1607
    @arayasimms1607 Před 2 lety +15

    sheen getting a lil emotional talking about oxford warmed my heart. 🥺
    highkey made me want to go there even more ; oxford is my dream university, inshallah i'll go there someday.💙

  • @its_mil_4816
    @its_mil_4816 Před 2 lety +13

    You suggested that you 'prefer' Oxford and Cambridge for different reasons... please could you give a run-down of what those different reasons are (and how they contrast between the two universities)?

  • @user-vu5do3wh4r
    @user-vu5do3wh4r Před 2 lety +15

    Yesterday i knew you ll talk about the differences between Oxford and Cambridge
    Love you Sheen💛

  • @rafiqueism
    @rafiqueism Před 2 lety +1

    Liked hearing The Analogy between the the great unies. Really some funny diffs that I didn't know as an ancient man. Good luck

  • @rafiqueism
    @rafiqueism Před 2 lety +3

    I was following you in Ali's and now I am a fan of you too. I would love to see if you can make some campus blogs in both Ox an Cam.

  • @TheCameltotem
    @TheCameltotem Před rokem +5

    As a Swede we don't have so many formal traditions. I think it's lovely to see it still exists over there.

  • @jarrodsio
    @jarrodsio Před rokem +3

    You're right about the minor differences in terms of courses offered at both places. For instance, Cambridge offers MPhil in edu leadership while Oxford doesnt offer anything related. great job parsing the differences between the two. Very enjoyable.

  • @natyclavijo113
    @natyclavijo113 Před 2 lety

    I love the structure of the video 👍🏻

  • @Agri_dibu
    @Agri_dibu Před 2 lety +10

    I have a dream to do my PhD in one of these universities!🥰❤️💫

  • @priyanshaoudichiyamassey8023

    Can you suggest me which is better for Law ,Oxford or Cambridge??

  • @LightYagamijp
    @LightYagamijp Před 2 lety +6

    Cambridge uni is my dream! 💗 first!! btw

  • @user-vk2yr8wr1d
    @user-vk2yr8wr1d Před 9 měsíci

    I took IELTS last week and got overall band 7. Does anyone here maybe applied with similar score and did you get accepted ? I'm just curious because i'm considering to try to apply in Cambridge for next year

  • @katiewilkinson5593
    @katiewilkinson5593 Před 2 lety +13

    Both sound like the dream universities 😊

  • @kenethkaunda2766
    @kenethkaunda2766 Před rokem +9

    I got a scholarship and will be attending Oxford this October

  • @MementoMorituri
    @MementoMorituri Před rokem

    Awesome Video.

  • @NindhitaPriscillia
    @NindhitaPriscillia Před 2 lety +5

    more content like this!

  • @jarahfluxman20
    @jarahfluxman20 Před 2 lety +8

    I'm going to Cambridge in October

  • @mobarkahmed1910
    @mobarkahmed1910 Před 2 lety +3

    Veru imformative

  • @gutzz1519
    @gutzz1519 Před 2 lety +1

    Sheen is the sol Campbell of unis

  • @AkachukwuMadueke
    @AkachukwuMadueke Před 2 lety +1

    Sheen 💛

  • @nishelturpin
    @nishelturpin Před 2 lety +4

    Gosh, you're so clever!!

  • @ainians6914
    @ainians6914 Před 2 lety +10

    Cambridge ♥

  • @bherulaldangi6488
    @bherulaldangi6488 Před 2 lety

    Good stuff.....

  • @thiagogregory1
    @thiagogregory1 Před měsícem

    Sheen, do you shop at Shein? sending hugs from Brazil xx

  • @nasimhomayouni7435
    @nasimhomayouni7435 Před 2 lety +2

    Cambridge uni is my dream🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 just one question?! I have master degree from another country and i'm 38 😓 , from your point of view , is it achievable for me to continue my education in cambridge?

    • @mun-heemo5183
      @mun-heemo5183 Před 11 měsíci

      Probably you can
      Oxford also does have an option to study part-time while Cambridge does not

    • @racer2312
      @racer2312 Před 10 měsíci

      Yesss, you could always go a PHD or whatever you want at either of them. Just work hard to achieve your goals.

  • @hawk2400
    @hawk2400 Před rokem

    Sister are your roots from India . Your video are awesome

  • @Rihanna44
    @Rihanna44 Před 2 lety +4

    Hey Sheen cambridge is not fair especially their team assement.
    They canceled our registration for Imat for no reason and they even dont reply our Emails.
    Imagine that your whole year of studies , your future and effort has destroyed at one night😭

  • @user-lz7po7hz6f
    @user-lz7po7hz6f Před 11 měsíci

    💟❣💟

  • @raghadparis6578
    @raghadparis6578 Před 2 lety +6

    It is my dream to study at Cambridge university but I don't think it will ever become true

    • @johnstonekpilaakaa8355
      @johnstonekpilaakaa8355 Před 2 lety +4

      Never say never!

    • @asvinanpu4469
      @asvinanpu4469 Před rokem +2

      idk how hold u are but as long as u stay focused there's no reason to be able to get in. just keep working hard at it and you just might end up there :)

  • @rejoicennedi
    @rejoicennedi Před 2 lety +4

    Well, I simply like Cambridge. Maybe it's the name I don't know 😅

    • @Sammie551
      @Sammie551 Před měsícem

      It's ranked one step higher than Oxford in the world

  • @vrvrvr81
    @vrvrvr81 Před rokem +1

    one more thing to add, Ox does provide opportunity to study part-time, Cam does not

  • @graememonie468
    @graememonie468 Před 2 lety +1

    Cambridge University!

  • @ShalvinKumar7
    @ShalvinKumar7 Před 2 lety

    IIT>>
    😼

  • @faijulaman7937
    @faijulaman7937 Před rokem

    🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @benedictipaa5934
    @benedictipaa5934 Před rokem +2

    Wow, I got an offer from Oxford.

    • @stanleyasare2138
      @stanleyasare2138 Před rokem

      how

    • @benedictipaa5934
      @benedictipaa5934 Před rokem +1

      @@stanleyasare2138 I applied by the January deadline. Despite the process being so daunting, I received an offer from the department of oncology.

    • @grassytramtracks
      @grassytramtracks Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@benedictipaa5934but the deadline for Oxbridge is October, isn't it?

  • @rockstarayan1959
    @rockstarayan1959 Před 2 lety +1

    Oxford Oxford 😼

  • @ahmetboran873
    @ahmetboran873 Před 2 lety +1

    COLLEGIATE SYSTEM, NOT COLLEGE SYSTEM,PLEASE.

  • @homeschooledaroundtheworld4660

    Harvard!!!

  • @ryana8232
    @ryana8232 Před 2 lety

    Number one is Harvard and MIT no others come close to them

    • @bing2517
      @bing2517 Před rokem +7

      explain?

    • @ryana8232
      @ryana8232 Před rokem +1

      @@bing2517 ask your Dad for explanation I don’t have time to spare on others

    • @bing2517
      @bing2517 Před rokem

      @@ryana8232 is it that u cant explain bc u dont know what ur talking about? 🤡

    • @pregerzoreo4886
      @pregerzoreo4886 Před rokem

      @@ryana8232 lol American unis are trash

    • @pregerzoreo4886
      @pregerzoreo4886 Před rokem

      @@ryana8232 lol American unis are trash