Campus of Chemistry Labirotary, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Campus of Chemistry Labirotary, University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Massachuset Institute of Technology, USA

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George Aamih

Bachelor of Software Engineering

Massachuset Institute of Technology, USA

2026

6 minutes read

8/8/2025, 9:42:19 PM

Life at Oxford: My Experience with the Tutorial System

Why I chose University of Oxford, United Kingdom

Studying at Oxford University has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and the heart of it all is the tutorial system. Instead of large lectures, I meet with my tutor in small groups—sometimes just one-on-one—for intense discussions about my essays or problem sets. This format pushes me to think critically, defend my ideas, and be ready for challenging questions on the spot. While it’s intimidating at first, the tutorials have taught me how to research independently and articulate my thoughts with confidence. It’s a demanding but deeply rewarding way of learning that makes Oxford feel personal and intellectually alive.

- Studying at Oxford University has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and the heart of it all is the tutorial system. Instead of large lectures, I meet with my tutor in small groups—sometimes just one-on-one—for intense discussions about my essays or problem sets. This format pushes me to think critically, defend my ideas, and be ready for challenging questions on the spot. While it’s intimidating at first, the tutorials have taught me how to research independently and articulate my thoughts with confidence. It’s a demanding but deeply rewarding way of learning that makes Oxford feel personal and intellectually alive.

- Studying at Oxford University has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and the heart of it all is the tutorial system. Instead of large lectures, I meet with my tutor in small groups—sometimes just one-on-one—for intense discussions about my essays or problem sets. This format pushes me to think critically, defend my ideas, and be ready for challenging questions on the spot. While it’s intimidating at first, the tutorials have taught me how to research independently and articulate my thoughts with confidence. It’s a demanding but deeply rewarding way of learning that makes Oxford feel personal and intellectually alive.

Studying at Oxford University has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced, and the heart of it all is the tutorial system. Instead of large lectures, I meet with my tutor in small groups—sometimes just one-on-one—for intense discussions about my essays or problem sets. This format pushes me to think critically, defend my ideas, and be ready for challenging questions on the spot. While it’s intimidating at first, the tutorials have taught me how to research independently and articulate my thoughts with confidence. It’s a demanding but deeply rewarding way of learning that makes Oxford feel personal and intellectually alive.

Balancing Academics and Social Life at Oxford

One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grade

  • One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

  • One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

  1. One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

  2. One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

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Balancing Academics and Social Life at Oxford

Graduation Ceremony in Oxford, 2025

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One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades. One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

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One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.One of the biggest challenges I faced when I first arrived at Oxford University was finding a balance between intense academics and enjoying the vibrant social scene. With deadlines every week, it’s easy to get buried in the library, but college events, formal dinners, and student societies are a huge part of the Oxford experience. I learned to manage my time by planning ahead—writing essays earlier in the week so I could attend debates at the Oxford Union or row with my college team on weekends. That balance has kept me motivated, helped me make incredible friends, and made my Oxford journey more than just about grades.

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