The question, perhaps, is not whether Oxford makes time for tradition, but which traditions have the privilege of being considered part of ordinary life.
My home village, in the quiet countryside of Cheshire, has a population of 200. Within walking distance, you'll find a church, a pub, and an upscale coffee shop.
As this year’s interviews draw to a close, Alex Stronell reflects on his experiences working as an admissions helper (and has a minor rant about cocky interviewees)