Fwd: More fame!

A few months ago, I organised a Freshers Party for the Oxford University Society in Victoria. It was very successful, in my opinion, and it warranted a mention by Lady Kenny, the Secretary of University Society, in her regular letter to alumni. 

APD

Aron,

 

I am circulated a letter from the Secretary of the University Society (Lady Kenny) once in a while. You will see that our Freshers' Farewell Party merited a mention – in particular your report!

 

Well done – and thanks again for helping to make the event a success.

 

Best wishes,

 

Elizabeth.

 

 

4.2 Freshers' send-off parties

Many branches gave farewell parties for freshers coming up to Oxford from their area, some of these branches for the first time. Our impression is that these have been fun and useful for everyone, and I'm including here a report from Aron D'Souza in Melbourne about their first freshers' party. As you'll see, they included possible Oxford applicants, as well as freshers. It seems to have been a happy mix.

Freshers Farewell

Nearly twenty alumni acted as hosts at the OUSV's Freshers Farewell. It was the first time the OUSV ran such an event and the turnout was brilliant. The event gave those going up this year a connection to Oxford and an opportunity to interact with and learn from those who have come down in recent (and not so recent) years. Additionally, students who were considering making an application were invited to learn more about Oxford and the application process. With the generous sponsorship of the Boston Consulting Group, about sixty people were present at BCG's wonderful office at 101 Collins Street.

By my count, there were eight freshers currently accepted into Oxford, most for second degrees. Additionally, there were about thirty five undergraduates and secondary school students who were in various stages of considering or preparing applications to Oxford. Some school officials attended, displaying a keen interest in encouraging some of their top students to apply to Oxford.

One alumnus commented to me, "By the end of the evening, it was apparent that the confidence of the students was clearly raised. No longer was Oxford distant and unreachable to these young people." One fresher came all the way from Sydney to attend the event and she commented, "It was a great help and awesome fun".

Hopefully, this event will become part of the regular OUSV calendar.