Red trousers are traditionally made of corduroy, corduroy is hard-wearing and so it makes sense that you would wear corduroy trousers if you had a large estate on which to work. Black trousers would be boring and purple too garish — so you land on red. Tweed comes to Oxford through two traditions: one, the tradition of tweed as a fabric for country clothing in Britain, particularly for the upper classes involving in activities like hunting and shooting; and two, the tradition of tweed as a fabric for intellectuals and academics.
The first half of this makes perfect sense: tweed is a hard-wearing fabric that can be uncomfortably itchy but is certainly very warm, and survives long enough that it can be passed down as an heirloom. Probably the best-known type of tweed is Harris Tweed, which is hand-woven in Scotland using local wool and vegetable dyes.
Bluestockings were intellectual women in the latter half of the 18th century and later. At first, the term was used to refer to members of the Blue Stockings Society, a group of intellectual women and some men who gathered together to form a literary discussion circle, in defiance of the societal norms of the time that increasingly aimed to restrict women to a non-intellectual, domestic sphere.
The Blue Stockings Society stood in direct opposition to this attitude. But where does the term bluestocking actually come from? In the modern day, the term bluestocking has been reclaimed and is often used in the titles of feminist blogs and magazines, referencing the hard work of women in the past who fought for education.
What clothing do you associate with Oxford? Unicorn and the Retro Rooms for you to explore when you get here. Josh: Tutorials and lectures can really go two ways, either you get comfy or you go for it. Comfy is very appealing, some jogging bottoms, a college jumper or some sports stash mark you as suitably student without trying too hard, but going too slack might make people think you woke up at 2 pm — maybe you did.
Lots of vintage clothing sites will sell branded tracksuits with some sought after 90s styles from Nike, Adidas and more. Check out Gullygarms, Ricksretro, Deadstockofficial, to name a few. The essay crisis. Riana: The moment you prayed would never come, which actually arrives surprisingly quickly. Something with a bit of a shawl collar also provides a bit of neck comfort when you inevitably lean back and stare at the ceiling searching for any kind of meaning in the current moment.
Going out-out. Keep the footwear flat — platforms and trainers all the way — Oxford is old and thus has a lot of cobbles, which are not kind to feet in any shoes, let alone heels. Never bring a coat that requires a complicated wash, because it will smell of smoke for a long time.
If you need something in a pinch for a themed night, try charity shops first because the kind of single-use item you need has often been used once and then donated by someone else. Border Agents will need to inspect both, the latter as confirmation of your acceptance for a programme of study in Britain.
Make sure they are with you on your person i. Visas If your OSAP programme is longer than six 6 months, or if you do not hold a United States passport, you may need to apply for a visa prior to travelling to the United Kingdom.
This page on our website offers extensive guidance to determine whether you need to apply for a visa, or whether one will simply be issued to you, in the form of a stamp in your passport, when you enter the country through UK Boarder Control. If it has been necessary for you to apply for a visa prior to your travelling to the UK, please ensure you have this visa with you, in addition to your passport, when entering the country. Failure to do so may result in you having to leave the UK and return in order to receive a passport stamp, which serves as your permission to remain in the UK for the duration of your studies.
These contact details are also printed on the first page of your OSAP acceptance letter. Health Insurance You should make certain that your health insurance covers you in the UK, and you should bring your insurance identification card with you. Because almost all of our students in the past have had their own coverage, we do administer or recommend a particular insurance plan.
Additionally, see this page for more information on medical care whilst in Oxford as an OSAP student. Personal Mail and Parcels If you wish to post items to yourself and have them held for you until your arrival, please use the address below.
Note that this is also the best address for all mail and parcels once you are in Oxford, as the office staff can sign for any large boxes, etc. It is very important that you do not have it sent to one of the other organisations based in Chester House, as they will not sign for the parcel and it will most likely be returned.
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