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

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
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[@msz9523]

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.

[@SheenGurrib]

Agreed :)

[@undeadheart66]

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

[@SheenGurrib]

Haha so easy right

[@snehapalei7243]

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 😊

[@arayasimms1607]

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.💙

[@indiabliss]

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

[@tersooawen4249]

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

[@user-vu5do3wh4r]

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

[@SheenGurrib]

Haha yaay ❤️

[@rafiqueism]

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

[@jarrodsio]

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.

[@neilrulz24]

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

[@rafiqueism]

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]

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

[@natyclavijo113]

I love the structure of the video 👍🏻

[@natyclavijo113]

And the content, off course

[@its_mil_4816]

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)?

[@Agri_dibu]

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

[@LightYagamijp]

Cambridge uni is my dream! 💗 first!! btw

[@SheenGurrib]

🥰

[@kenethkaunda2766]

I got a scholarship and will be attending Oxford this October

[@stanleyasare2138]

how did u apply

[@racer2312]

Great, congrats. 😊

[@MementoMorituri]

Awesome Video.

[@katiewilkinson5593]

Both sound like the dream universities 😊

[@NindhitaPriscillia]

more content like this!

[@SheenGurrib]

Yaaas

[@gutzz1519]

Sheen is the sol Campbell of unis

[@priyanshaoudichiyamassey8023]

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

[@mobarkahmed1910]

Veru imformative

[@AkachukwuMadueke]

Sheen 💛

[@SheenGurrib]

❤️

[@user-vk2yr8wr1d]

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

[@jarahfluxman20]

I'm going to Cambridge in October

[@saunteringvaguelydownwards6308]

How is it for you? :)

[@nishelturpin]

Gosh, you're so clever!!

[@SheenGurrib]

Aww thank you 😊

[@thiagogregory1]

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

[@rory1487]

... hilarious

[@ainians6914]

Cambridge ♥

[@SheenGurrib]

🥰

[@bherulaldangi6488]

Good stuff.....

[@legendgamerz6447]

😂

[@hawk2400]

Sister are your roots from India . Your video are awesome

[@user-lz7po7hz6f]

💟❣💟

[@nasimhomayouni7435]

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]

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

[@racer2312]

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

[@rejoicennedi]

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

[@Sammie551]

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

[@Rihanna44]

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😭

[@vrvrvr81]

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

[@williamcaseywells604]

Untrue. Cam has part time PhD programs.

[@raghadparis6578]

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

[@johnstonekpilaakaa8355]

Never say never!

[@asvinanpu4469]

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 :)

[@graememonie468]

Cambridge University!

[@Sammie551]

Same

[@ShalvinKumar7]

IIT>> 😼

[@khitishmishra2998]

Kuch jyada nhi ho gaya 😅

[@faijulaman7937]

🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩🇧🇩❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@benedictipaa5934]

Wow, I got an offer from Oxford.

[@stanleyasare2138]

how

[@benedictipaa5934]

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

[@grassytramtracks]

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

[@rockstarayan1959]

Oxford Oxford 😼

[@ahmetboran873]

COLLEGIATE SYSTEM, NOT COLLEGE SYSTEM,PLEASE.

[@homeschooledaroundtheworld4660]

Harvard!!!

[@ryana8232]

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

[@bing2517]

explain?

[@ryana8232]

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

[@bing2517]

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

[@pregerzoreo4886]

@@ryana8232 lol American unis are trash

[@pregerzoreo4886]

@@ryana8232 lol American unis are trash