I was an Oxford student in the 1980s. My life wasn't like this. I enjoyed candlelit dinners every night in the college hall, went for walks through the parks and by the river, fell in love with Oxford's beautiful architecture, went to chapel and listened to the choirs, went to sherry parties and tea parties, read books and discussed them with my friends over late night coffee, sat in beautiful gardens and listened to the birdsong, went for picnics in punts, spent hours in second-hand bookshops, discovered classical music, attended lectures and societies, wrote essays, and dreamed... But then I was a humanities student.
@DAMfoxygrampa
2 жыл бұрын
That honestly sounds incredible
@speedwagon1824
Жыл бұрын
What subject did you study?
@ABC_DEF
Жыл бұрын
@@speedwagon1824 Classics.
@aelinwhitehorn3526
Жыл бұрын
@@ABC_DEF oh.
@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwyxz102
Жыл бұрын
If you don’t mind me asking, what did you get on your o levels/ GSCE equivalent
@moragwee
8 жыл бұрын
Why did the student drop out of Quantum Physics Class? Because it was Bohring.
@SimonClark
8 жыл бұрын
+Morgan Fraser these jokes are very painful Fermi
@jamienorth1603
8 жыл бұрын
+Morgan Fraser he should of kept going and if he found it boring, he should of asked for it to be more challenging, does he know that these options are available for him?
@AlexODowd280
8 жыл бұрын
+Morgan Fraser Maybe he felt Pauli
@Vesivian
8 жыл бұрын
+Itz Northy it was a joke
@NadaII
8 жыл бұрын
+Morgan Fraser Being from out of town, the student was most 'probably' 'uncertain' of where he was going and where he'd end up. Unless someone was there to observe that is, which probably resulted in quite a tangled mess. Non-locality is tough for out of towners like our student, which is a real shame because he was no doubt a Feyn-man.
@thegoldenmonkeydude
7 жыл бұрын
This video makes me want to be so much more productive with my time.
@tibees
6 жыл бұрын
productivity is a positive feedback cycle, once you start it becomes easier
@arkonarcaxe1808
3 жыл бұрын
@@tibees Hi Tibees
@alex.g7317
2 жыл бұрын
But you still won't anyway?
@JackT13
7 жыл бұрын
I like how his uni guilts include buying a bag of crisps and a red bull whereas most uni students guilts are realised when they wake up in a dustbin after snorting a gram of ketamine
@aashaykulkarni6733
6 жыл бұрын
Liam Gray same profile picture lol...
@duncanmills3047
6 жыл бұрын
He didn't pay 100K for anything?
@angelstarfire
6 жыл бұрын
Lol
@chessmench
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah i agree. This kids a sheltered one. You can see it in his unshaven pubic hair mustache.
@yobaafett
6 жыл бұрын
1g of ket is for pussies
@333ryansmith
7 жыл бұрын
Anyone else see this in their recommended/home feed? I'm seeing all these old videos going viral now, this one was interesting and well put-together though!
@SimonClark
7 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's bizarre - I haven't done anything but it's recommending this video in particular to everyone and their dog... I mean I'm not complaining, it just feels a little undeserved! Nice to have new discussions in the comments though :)
@user-tz6nu6wi1p
7 жыл бұрын
y'know #KZitemIsBroken
@333ryansmith
7 жыл бұрын
SimonOxfPhys thanks for the reply!! I ended up binge watching a bunch of your videos as I'll be in college in a couple years and your life resembles a preview of what mine will be like soon. Keep up balancing your thesis, code program, chorus and KZitem; you're doing great!
@angelmakima
7 жыл бұрын
Ryan Smith yup same
@BartdeHaas
7 жыл бұрын
Yes, it was recommended to me, probably because I like Walter Lewin's videos, I assume. However it looks like a good video to me..
@yeetyeetskedeet9420
7 жыл бұрын
I took out the trash today
@maxwellhadley9387
6 жыл бұрын
You took out Ben?
@atuljkulkarni
6 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@kingrobert7246
6 жыл бұрын
yeet yeet skedeet well done maye
@gayxor
5 жыл бұрын
Best comment!
@taigachawatama
4 жыл бұрын
It ain’t much but it’s honest work
@willow_fn
6 жыл бұрын
The first time I watched this video was three years ago (maybe four), I was still in high school. I have watched this during finals of my baccalaureate, premed year and now there are two finals left for me before I start the third year of medical school! This video never failed to motivate me. Thanks alot
@ramokhan7997
4 жыл бұрын
Faten Nader Go Girl!
@kongsakun1516
3 жыл бұрын
Me too, I watched this video first time when I prepare to get into the university and now I study 3rd year medical school and I had no motivation for studying. This video make my motivation again.
@willow_fn
3 жыл бұрын
@@kongsakun1516 now I'm on my sixth (last) year. I wish you the best of luck. Don't overwork yourself and always take care of yourself.🌼
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
I think the best way to fix this problem (one I have shared in the past, by the way!) is to use your knowledge - attempt questions, in particular try those at the end of chapters of textbooks. That way if you can apply your knowledge to a real problem then you truly understand it, rather than just recalling sentences from memory. Often it's the case that you will understand things, but won't realise it until you put your knowledge into action!
@studyzindagi9394
4 жыл бұрын
Perfection has to do with the end product, but excellence has to do with the process.”
@kaushikdr
4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE how you prioritize long-term understanding; however, now I am scared that I will be rushing my homework too in college!
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
It's more me not wanting to give up (and not being terribly good at this stuff) than the professors expecting me to work this hard! In first year we were told that we should be doing between 40 and 50 hours of work a week, and I've always been at the higher end of that scale, mostly because I need to put more time in to get the same quality of work done. Especially this year actually, seeing as I chose one of my options as a challenge for me!
@ObtecularPk
7 жыл бұрын
life as a comp sci student is.. basically sit down on a computer, google codes, copy paste and submit. im a comp sci undergrad
@niraj6728
7 жыл бұрын
Rushabh Doshi this is me.
@122mlb
7 жыл бұрын
* life as a mediocre comp sci student
@Ryan-mg2uv
7 жыл бұрын
Rushabh Doshi is comp sci any good? looking at doing it in uni
@ObtecularPk
7 жыл бұрын
yeyebsjw sjeudhene its simple but its hard because its so simple. if you dont like sitting on the computer 8 hours a day looking at a blank computer screen, i suggest you do something you're passionate for
@ObtecularPk
7 жыл бұрын
***** work on your project, reply to email.. etc
@TheUndulyNoted
7 жыл бұрын
You've definitely picked the busiest day possible
@SimonClark
7 жыл бұрын
It was definitely a busy day but definitely not even the busiest day in the year! It worked out as being a bit longer than most days but I think pretty representative of most days in my fourth year
@TheUndulyNoted
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's different in fourth year, down here in second year chemistry (imperial) I'm far less busy than that
@lizardlenny
7 жыл бұрын
1st and 2nd years are fairly manageable.
@waterwell4284
7 жыл бұрын
Vince P i
@expressrobkill
7 жыл бұрын
how is this different from any other university 4th year except better professors.
@dibyayan388
7 жыл бұрын
A day in my Life : Wake up in the Morning and Go back to Sleep at Night
@tripp3468
7 жыл бұрын
Today I farted and smoked weed
@somekid5205
7 жыл бұрын
Nice
@alvinlepik5265
7 жыл бұрын
420 likes :D
@zou6323
7 жыл бұрын
666 likes D:
@BatMan-yx8oq
7 жыл бұрын
Tripp well, your a failure aren't you
@durden02
7 жыл бұрын
...just like your grammar.
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
He tutors students at Mansfield for a couple of courses, and has just started lecturing second year quantum mechanics :) He's possibly the best lecturer I've ever had.
@imatroll147
8 жыл бұрын
That's how hard they push you in Oxford...the students think hey will be judged for going to the shop to get something to eat instead of doing work
@bradynewman9881
8 жыл бұрын
I assumed it was because they were snacks and not healthy foods or something like that.
@abt1580
7 жыл бұрын
imatroll147 it's actually fucked up
@shikeridoo
7 жыл бұрын
jeez how dumb are you:D. it's cause he went and got shit to eat instead of proper food .
@giovannip8600
5 жыл бұрын
@@shikeridoo nah is because he wasted that time which he could've studied XD
@sowmyag5142
5 жыл бұрын
@@giovannip8600 lol u can't get it
@safiyyah113
8 жыл бұрын
HOLY SHIT YOUR HANDWRITING IS SO NICE!
@safiyyah113
7 жыл бұрын
FaZe Dank England
@PotatoesArePeople
7 жыл бұрын
His handwriting is nice. How is your handwriting relevant to where you come from anyway?
@PotatoesArePeople
7 жыл бұрын
Hmm, a bit unusual but I understand.
@safiyyah113
7 жыл бұрын
FaZe Dank they care in primary school and after that it's irrelevant... As long as it's legible.
@pootlovato8285
7 жыл бұрын
Sophie K indeed its quite nice for a boy
@cloedoso3724
7 жыл бұрын
So intelligent... so handsome... I'm so sad
@dafnwvs97
7 жыл бұрын
why are there so many comments hating on this student? I think it is a very interesting video that can give people who want to find out what it is like to study at oxford good insight on what it is actually like. And for me how different it is to studying in the netherlands
@NotLegato
7 жыл бұрын
personally, i find this disconcerting. i'm applying into a university to study electrical engineering, and this kind of workload? absolutely would not be able to handle it, not in a million years. i've not heard of anyone working this much, anyway, so he might be a special case, but yeah, for me, it's just worrisome seeing someone who literally studies 8-10+ hours a day, continuously.
@dafnwvs97
7 жыл бұрын
i have to study that much if i want good grades and i study computer science
@RD500v2
7 жыл бұрын
Not Legato he is at oxford doing physics, at oxbridge, it's a lot more pressure than most unis, they don't even allow you to have a job, also with stem subjects you'll want to work thaf hard to keep on top of everything
@bobfake3831
6 жыл бұрын
hope uve had luck in finding the right university for u! At least in Physics, there is always something to do. Most students ive come to know do it because its fun for them. Regardless, most actually need 40-60 hours a week to pass the semester due to getting 3-5 massive assignments a week each taking 8-10 hours to solve. But thats just the first year, if uve started studying 1 yea ago like its displayed here you will now come into more complex stuff, which most find much less time consuming since uve got down the basics and just need to use them, even in electrical engineering
@howardjames4109
6 жыл бұрын
Jealousy
@starsantasta4351
7 жыл бұрын
This is the exact opposite of my daily routine
@rk26ful
7 жыл бұрын
Kedi Stars same
@charissaschoon9206
4 жыл бұрын
So you start your day by going to sleep and ended it by waking up? Interesting....
@frankmcnally5993
4 жыл бұрын
Oxford gave him depression
@appleslover
3 жыл бұрын
I don't even have A routine
@TheCometdefender
7 жыл бұрын
I'm a Physics major. Here's my day. -Wake Up at 10:30 -Go to an 11:00 am Modern Physics lecture -Eat Lunch -Take a nap. -Go to Calc3 lecture -Take a nap -Go to Chem Lecture so you can do engineering grad - Eat dinner -Play dishonored 2 for a few hours -Do a Physics problem set -Go to bed.
@truepotential206
2 жыл бұрын
You have time to nap? Wtf fan.
@tobyn123
7 жыл бұрын
you're a wild boy with that bag of walkers crisps and a banana! 😋
@taerdryn
7 жыл бұрын
Absolute mad lad
@MagicTurdd
7 жыл бұрын
they are called chips you stupid fuck
@tobyn123
7 жыл бұрын
Steven In Britain they're called crisps you stupid fuck.
@user-ll2ou6zb9e
7 жыл бұрын
+Steven ur such an ignorant bitch arent u
@PocketRocket_
7 жыл бұрын
Toby Nichol That banana looks oddly similar to a gummy worm...
@emd1178
7 жыл бұрын
A day in the life of a Gender Studies student: -Woke up -Ate days worth of calories, just for breakfast -Logged onto Tumblr -Complained about Misogyny -Went back to sleep
@TranceForTheFuture
7 жыл бұрын
The sad thing is that this is 100 % accurate, and not even a joke.
@FinzEh
7 жыл бұрын
Eamon MacDermott can u explain this actually i cant take it srs
@Amari6336
7 жыл бұрын
So close but you forget Patriarchy.
@daniel117100
7 жыл бұрын
dont forget complaining how bad their sixth form teachers were even though they never showed up to lessons
@quilliamattari2772
7 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha
@ChristAliveForevermore
6 жыл бұрын
This is coming from a senior physics major from a far less prestigious university than Oxford, but being a physics major is HARD. It's like intellectual overdrive ×100. I've never been happier.
@kresslerazurin8681
3 жыл бұрын
8 years later, youtube recommends this to me...
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
It depends on your subject, but I think that the answer is almost always yes! Approaching the same subject from different angles (i.e. different books) is the best way to a thorough understanding :)
@viviennetanjy
9 жыл бұрын
Love how you share about your passion and interest because everyone can relate to what they themselves love, I guess that's what makes the video fun, especially with cool images around the campus, I actually felt integrated into the video :) thank you for sharing your experience!
@AustinGarrett777
7 жыл бұрын
As an MIT physics student, your life sounds exactly like my life.
@simonhansen5038
7 жыл бұрын
Seems like a very chill life. You even have time to make these blogs.
@maxxxxxxy
7 жыл бұрын
4/5 years ago...
@simonhansen5038
7 жыл бұрын
Maxybeast I didn't mean to offend you. I understand that you want to be that hard working guy and I'm sure that a lot of people are impressed with you.
@simonhansen5038
7 жыл бұрын
It is very good to warn people what they are in for. I'm sure that I was wrong and that the blogging physisist is just very time efficient. Bloggers are usually people with waaaaay too much time on their hands but evidently science has proved me wrong in this case.
@joris8032
7 жыл бұрын
How is this chill life. sitting in a library for 8 hours is not a chill life
@simonhansen5038
7 жыл бұрын
Piet Vranken I don't know. Maybe one day I will know enough about physics to fully understand this blogger time paradox.
@georgiamillis4218
7 жыл бұрын
I'm so jealous of how driven you are ahhhhhh
@timothywright3130
7 жыл бұрын
+Georgia Millis don't be jealous just work harder
@goosis1chavez552
7 жыл бұрын
seriously, sounds cheeky but you can do it! :)
@georgiamillis4218
7 жыл бұрын
Doing my best :p
@kcd4344
6 жыл бұрын
he is just a robot following what society says, dont worry, you are atleast original
@casperstergaardsrensen3053
6 жыл бұрын
I mean they teach critical thinking on most academic institutions... I very much doubt he's just a puppet. Y'all been watching too much V for Vendetta. ;)
@ProKiller150
7 жыл бұрын
His life in points: - Wake up - Lecture - Study - Lecture - Study - HW - Sleep NoFap streak: 4 months.
@tinipants2
4 жыл бұрын
Shits
@lemonade3662
2 жыл бұрын
I'm watching this 8 years later. Suddenly saw this on my home feed.
@shortforchange
7 жыл бұрын
I love that, being more concerned with understanding material than getting things done. I find myself just plowing through reading material, just to find that i haven't learned jack all because i want to finish the book. Trying to apply the more studious factor to my studies than performance.
@todroyas692
7 жыл бұрын
I'm 13 what am I doing here?
@hackeronte7970
7 жыл бұрын
you are looking at your future
@A9sAs
7 жыл бұрын
hackeronte Not if he becomes an entrepreneur and starts his own business after high school
@100AngelBoy
7 жыл бұрын
you can do uni and entrepreneurship at the same time you know?
@rudrakshiandlife
6 жыл бұрын
todroyas same...but I am 14
@cremat
6 жыл бұрын
i’m 13 and i’m here because my mum got a scholarship to oxford... meanwhile, i want to go to art school
@ruipedro97scp
7 жыл бұрын
why the fuck was this on recomended?
@af252
7 жыл бұрын
Rui G it's cool
@Gigga9
7 жыл бұрын
Because you belong here too.
@Asmrnerd10
7 жыл бұрын
because people like you party all day.You need to know what a useful human being goes through every single day.
@TheRichzombie
7 жыл бұрын
ASMR CSGO Literally nobody parties "all day" that's just a dickish old mans view of everything.
@ruipedro97scp
7 жыл бұрын
I enjoy it too but it is weird that out of nowhere it showed up since i have never searched for these kind of videos ^^
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
Half of first year is physics, and in second year you take a lecture course in mathematical methods that you use across the board, but beyond that any mathematical developments that you need are covered as part of that specific subject's lecture series, e.g. tensor calculus is covered in general relativity. They do assume a moderate level of mathematical knowledge - univariate calculus, vectors and matrices and ODEs - but this is covered in a refresher course at the start of the course.
@Pippi-rippi
7 жыл бұрын
Lovely video! It's nice to see someone so motivated and working hard! Good luck x
@unltd6343
5 жыл бұрын
Anyone watching in 2019? ✌️
@FINALB
7 жыл бұрын
Still better than the random emerging videos from the dark side of YT.
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
Gym three times a week, down from five times over the summer. Would like to start kick-boxing next year if given a PhD place!
@Nishka88
7 жыл бұрын
OH MY GOD people calm down he's an oxford student not hitler damn why so much hate seems like such a nice chill dude.
@keshmeshnakhuutt9555
3 жыл бұрын
I can't believe I watched this in 2012! and probably more than 20 times over the several years! WOW!
@LeoneBeats
7 жыл бұрын
And.... how old are you ?
@SimonClark
7 жыл бұрын
Here I was 22 :)
@florian4873
7 жыл бұрын
SimonOxfPhys do you need to be smart to be at Oxford?
@Kiara-fx8np
7 жыл бұрын
No Name yes, unless you pay i think
@hayeder
7 жыл бұрын
payment makes no difference. everyone pays the same. the only thing that matters is your head.
@Kiara-fx8np
7 жыл бұрын
hayeder oh yeah you're right idk why i said that thanks for correcting me :)
@hannahsweens5829
7 жыл бұрын
did you know that you're literally living my dream? I want to become a theoretical physicist, I am very interested in string theory and general relativity, as well as the higgs boson since I've heard of the discovery. I'm only 14 so my expectations in life are a little high and right now I'm just below the right "level" to do physics but hopefully someday I will be able to do something like you do.
@alien4320
Жыл бұрын
I wonder, if you are pursuing physics now?
@spacepirate1342
Жыл бұрын
@@alien4320i wanna know too
@russeldioneo5187
7 жыл бұрын
Someday, just someday i can experience something like this, im still in high school, but just someday i could finally understand your books, and all those symbols and how to use them. But now im still trying to be fluent in algebra, trigonometry, geometry, calculus, pretty much just baby math as you call it.
@zheliu4591
7 жыл бұрын
lol good luck, later in higher level courses you will learn that when the class average is a 25, you get a 30 is pretty smart. and any baby courses are a complete waste of time because they typically teach you incorrect things that are oversimplified to get people into the field of study, it's not really there to teach you actually what's going on.
@paulcassidy4559
7 жыл бұрын
What, dude... No. No learning is a waste of time.
@gonzalo9514
7 жыл бұрын
That's a nice approach to study you have, keep it up and you will have a bright future.
@arthurhoseok1028
7 жыл бұрын
Russel Young I thought the same thing as you did when I was younger, shame I took chemistry instead ahahaha
@arthurhoseok1028
7 жыл бұрын
Russel Young I thought the same thing as you did when you were younger, shame I took chemistry instead ahahaha
@merdo_46
7 жыл бұрын
two words... FUCK THAT, unless you really like studying.
@micha8469
7 жыл бұрын
Everybody likes science but most don't understand it and they believe they can't so they don't like it. You can't like things you're afraid of or you don't understand.
@merdo_46
7 жыл бұрын
Leszek Michał everybody learns not understands, if people are willing to put the effort into studying, then fine but id rather live my life in a less stressful way
@micha8469
7 жыл бұрын
Mert Girgin Ok, I understand. Frankly, college was the best time of my life so far. Lots of new and different people, lots of parties, lots of travelling besides more or less interesting studying program. This is also the way you learn life, I mean socially. Studying is just like maybe 50% of the college experience. As to the video, I didn't find college so intense and hard like the author shows but I didn't go to Oxford. And the further I was, the easier it became to pass exams, most of them at least.
@Pitbuller49
7 жыл бұрын
Holy crap i thought i had neat writing, your's is just pure awesome :o
@jamminout7671
7 жыл бұрын
My handwriting is so bad lol, I had to change to cursive since it was so hard for people to read, now I write slower rip
@eeshitadeepta7289
7 жыл бұрын
Milan When you're a science student, there is only a slight chance of getting better than his handwriting.
@Fairyffs
7 жыл бұрын
i'm stressed out just by listening you talk about ur life.. i took physics(not anymore) and it just killed me softly.. i saluted you, i can't do what you do and i wish i can..
@muzinene5543
5 жыл бұрын
I really like coming back to this video. Helps me get through my work.
@moh19931000
7 жыл бұрын
obviously this wasn't a normal day, you had to give a lecture and had dinner with your professor these aren't everyday stuff. i liked the video though
@JamesPeach
7 жыл бұрын
moh When did he say he had to give a lecture? But yeah, he had diner with his professor so it's most likely not an average day.
@tibees
6 жыл бұрын
I agree but some people were complaining that this vid was boring so lucky for them he didnt just show library study all day
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
I kind of started from scratch as I didn't find 6th form material nearly as challenging and so didn't have to put so much work in. Before I was hardly a model student - see my 'How to study effectively' video for how I should have been doing things!
@dianaann3769
9 жыл бұрын
Hello Simon! I am one of the science student in my school. During our Physics class, I don't really get what my teacher taught us, well sometimes I do. I have to study by my own and luckily I get a help from my tuition teacher who used to be an engineer. So, my knowledge about Physics become expanded. Now, I'm in the midst of learning about radioactive (the last chapter of our syllabus). I hope by watching your videos, I can get more good information about Physics before November 2015. Thanks!
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
Group theory is part of the theoretical physics major option, I don't believe it's covered in any of the other 4th year options (apart from possibly particle physics). At Oxford anyone on the four year physics course can choose to do theoretical physics, there are no prerequisites.
@Haannibal777
7 жыл бұрын
I don't remember my schedule was that intense, even in my 4th year. But of course, everyone is different. I was at Cambridge and I probably took different topics from you (Quantum, Relativity, Solid State if I remember right). One thing I did notice was that the brightest students, didn't seem to need to study. May be they were ahead of the curve so much that they could afford to do many other things.
@iLastStar
7 жыл бұрын
how long ago did you graduate from your studies?
@MrDpsc
7 жыл бұрын
really? I see the opposite. The brightest students are the ones that don't slack off
@aimenfatima7713
7 жыл бұрын
MrDpsc Nah some people can get passing grades without studying (like me) Bur there are way smarter people that can get straighy A s without much effort
@MrDpsc
7 жыл бұрын
Squidward you're not particularly bright for obtaining passing grades without studying. I'm in my last year and have met a few geniusses, the type that write a thesis that their promoter is ecstatic about but end up writing a completely new one because they didn't consider it good enough. They all keep on top of their material. This image of someone who doesn't do anything all year, reads their book once and gets a perfect mark is almost nonexistent.
@aimenfatima7713
7 жыл бұрын
MrDpsc I never said I was particularly bright lol I don't even think that Just making a passing remark regarding my experience in high school (I just graduated lol)
@NK7YT
9 жыл бұрын
actually, i really wish i had a live like that. you my mate are a motivation for me to study :)
@tommie997
11 жыл бұрын
You do not know how much I have been wanting to see this! I have heard so many contrasting stories/misconceptions; it's very nice of you to do this.
@__-nt2wh
7 жыл бұрын
4 years ago. What is your day like now?
@SimonClark
7 жыл бұрын
See my latest video ;)
@__-nt2wh
7 жыл бұрын
SimonOxfPhys yea, saw them after I commented ;)
@damian.gamlath
10 жыл бұрын
i get a tingle when i see those problem sheets... wonder if that means anything...
@SimonClark
10 жыл бұрын
Oh god I knew barely any equations before my degree! I find them intimidating too, even now. And I definitely found them hard at first. At A level I got an A in maths and further maths, but that was before the A* was introduced - I think I would have got A* and A respectively then (though maybe both A*s).
@EndureFocusEngageDie
11 жыл бұрын
This is some serious reinforcement for me, total bliss, watching your videos, thank you Simon and thank you Oxford!
@adnaanlambe8575
7 жыл бұрын
Bro, I love the way your notes are written.
@mungy27
7 жыл бұрын
at the end you talked about understanding vs doing homework which i can understand but it's so hard because i'm always to scared to fail so i end up focusing on homework rather than the understanding part of it.
@quilliamattari2772
7 жыл бұрын
You pick up these things as you advance in life, don't worry about it.
@someaccount3438
7 жыл бұрын
One question: KZitem, why did you choose to forward this video now? JUST WHY?
@MrCharly780
7 жыл бұрын
2:20AM nothing better to watch, found it really entertaining. Coming from someone who is doing mechanical engineering in a good college I can say studying pure physics is on a whole other level so I wanted to know what it was like for the top dogs in one of best college in the world.
@zaafirahasan2300
8 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so addicting. I think I have watched 5 already in the past half an hour.
@alfredbufulea8282
5 жыл бұрын
I know this is a really old video but I’m a first year physics major now and these are helping A LOT
@kazz5742
7 жыл бұрын
What about tea and biscuits?
@merlokiii
7 жыл бұрын
Kaz z biscuits are good for you, drink them
@JackMeoff46
6 жыл бұрын
Kaz z only at 4 bro,only at 4
@busybread6078
7 жыл бұрын
Oxford isnt the best university out there, its just famous
@lizardlenny
7 жыл бұрын
It fluctuates. It topped the University ranking last year but doesn't always. Consistantly top 5 though.
@busybread6078
7 жыл бұрын
Kangyu Ng How come triggered? Im 16 and the things i study in Physics/Maths are what Oxford students study in their classes. Just a proof that its just an overrated university and nothing more. Spare me the education im already learning at my school.
@goldentabbers8799
7 жыл бұрын
Which school do you go to?
@terrysilvester4720
7 жыл бұрын
You right, my uni Oxford Brookes is ;)
@ExlouxGaimz
7 жыл бұрын
lmao your you really think your gcse physics and maths is even comparable to what they learn in oxford? keep dreaming.
@bethandstuff
5 жыл бұрын
Hey Simon, I’m sure you probably don’t read the comments on this dinosaur of a video anymore but here you go - I’m currently a first year theoretical physics student in Sydney, Australia. I’ve been following your stuff for a while (loved the PhD series) and I have found your realness and work ethic really inspiring - somewhere I want to be some day. Whenever I’m feeling unmotivated or uninspired I come back to this video. It reminds me of the value of consistent hard work and dedication to achieving your dreams and seeing what you’ve achieved since makes this all the more inspiring. Thanks for being my Professor Blundell 😊
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
No, everyone who applies for the course must take the PAT. Don't know about scholarships - I don't think any are available based on performance in the PAT.
@ThePaintballgun
7 жыл бұрын
So basically the same as any other physics student?
@KrejzolKox
7 жыл бұрын
I feel like i lost somewhere in this video
@Cals_Outdoors
10 жыл бұрын
When you mentioned that Stephen Blundell had written an 'A very short introduction', I immediately sought out my collection. The book was on superconductivity (204), the rest of the series all open with long, to the point prefaces. Not this one, it opens with a line from Superman. Brilliant!
@SimonClark
10 жыл бұрын
I LOVE Stephen Blundell. Still my favourite lecturer ever!
@layoverbear
7 жыл бұрын
Oh my god tiny Simon! Im so impressed on far youve come.
@WassimBoudja
7 жыл бұрын
how many hours o you sleep ??
@___xyz___
7 жыл бұрын
But how does one actually _study_ physics? Do you 1. try and ask yourself difficult questions, then look up the answer in a textbook and jot it down? Or do you 2. simply look up difficult questions and try to apply your current knowledge to solve said problems? Whichever it is, how can it be that you are able to produce so much text in a single study session? And how much of that is actually useful information?
@TheMajorpickle01
7 жыл бұрын
physics undergrad here, generally physics is taught by general principles building on previous knowledge just like any other subject. For example i wouldn't study a module of the basics of string theory without taking modules in general and special relativity, quantum mechanics, and a good dose of vector mathematics. Questions relevant to your modules are usually provided. Doing problems at university level tends to need a deeper understanding as opposed to GSCE for example where everything is spoonfed
@marcus1mk
7 жыл бұрын
Unknown Entity fully commit w/ maximum effort
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
In terms of the rankings Oxford is, but there is little to distinguish the courses. Apply to whichever uni you like more!
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
Direct and to the point. I like your style.
@swagatochatterjee7104
3 жыл бұрын
There there, someone finally cracked Quantum Field Theory.
@BambiChub
9 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain to me how it's possible for someone to be both smart and attractive? #thirsty #actuallycurioustoo
@danny3571
9 жыл бұрын
ask your biological mother...
@BambiChub
9 жыл бұрын
danny3571 Aww, you~
@lapatria100
9 жыл бұрын
danny3571 hahahahaha
@Schitcum
9 жыл бұрын
danny3571 smooth af
@8bobthebuilder
9 жыл бұрын
Assata Amaechi Osborne Fate,
@jacoboribilik3253
3 жыл бұрын
The horseshoe technique for integration has been with me ever since I bumped into that PhD student's channel. I've been able to solve all kinds of fancy integrals with it.
@JFrost-rf8ix
4 жыл бұрын
This was one of those rare useful recommendations that happens in youtube that i came across cuz usually it's me who usually search for useful stuff rather than youtube recommending.
@lesliedapple390
9 жыл бұрын
How much do you typically sleep and around what time do you usually wake up and go to sleep?
@cheeesypuffs
7 жыл бұрын
zeshan ali badman ting
@Xxxxxxx6453eeefgus
9 жыл бұрын
Is there much to do at Oxford if you're not looking to get drunk a lot?
@SimonClark
9 жыл бұрын
Cristiano Ronaldo absolutely yes! Take a look at ousu.org/freshersfair/clubs-societies/ for all the societies on offer
@Xxxxxxx6453eeefgus
9 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I love your videos, and you're doing a great job of giving advice to state-schoolers that'd otherwise be in the dark in regards to applying to and attending Oxford.
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
No, not all colleges do. If you're the kind of person that only really works well in libraries (like me) then it would definitely be an advantage to apply to a college with a 24 hour library (like St. Peter's *cough cough*) but if you can work fine in your room then it isn't too much of an issue!
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
This is something that I don't do (as it is so time consuming) but probably should. I actually end up doing it as part of my revision process anyway, so as long as you do it at some point I don't think it matters too much (though it does mean that I need to allocate longer for revision than I would need to otherwise)
@HayaBaqir
9 жыл бұрын
i want to go there in the future.
@gwentrapta
5 жыл бұрын
Are you there yet
@athuldevraj3948
3 жыл бұрын
0:17 my dream life. I am just 15 yrs old. Wanna pursue math and physics. I want to sit in a classroom like this very soon
@bencs25
10 жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the final year of my GCSEs and I intend to take Mathematics & Further Mathematics along with Physics and Chemistry at AS & A2 Levels: I hope to study physics once I get to University...BECAUSE PHYSICS IS AWESOME!
@faust7756
4 жыл бұрын
so howd it go
@justbooks9712
2 жыл бұрын
IT IS!!!!
@justbooks9712
2 жыл бұрын
How you doing Bestie?
@PianoKwanMan
7 жыл бұрын
Your handwriting is so neat!
@dvg4868
8 жыл бұрын
What did you get in your GCSEs and A levels Simon?
@SimonClark
8 жыл бұрын
See my Oxford FAQs video for a detailed list!
@dvg4868
8 жыл бұрын
Ffs
@ashutosh998
8 жыл бұрын
Man went ffs lmaoo
@rukummahajan980
8 жыл бұрын
+Mike Fuller what are you doing for your living now?
@mikefuller6959
8 жыл бұрын
The reason that things like commas were invented for, is so that sentences are grammatically correct and make sense! I guestimate my IQ, if be tested by a psychologist, to be about 165!
@guyvanburen
8 жыл бұрын
Youre notes look super organized. Do you have a video on note taking?
@SimonClark
8 жыл бұрын
Nope but College Info Geek is a great channel with that kind of stuff on it :)
@guyvanburen
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lolo-gv3nl
8 жыл бұрын
Hey nice video. I want to be an engineer but dont want to do pure math at a level.Do i need it or i can just do all the sciences eg. phys chem bio. or any tips on how to get an A+ in pure math
@SimonClark
8 жыл бұрын
You will need pure maths to study engineering - things like vector calculus and complex numbers are absolutely essential. And to get the top grade... practise practise practise! Do as many past papers as you can, and be persistent
@lolo-gv3nl
8 жыл бұрын
Ork thanks alot
@caioporto9234
7 жыл бұрын
Seems pretty close to a typical day at my university. I'm chemistry major at Unicamp, in Brazil. I don't know about him but, at the end of the semester, I'm completely burned out.
@Narc0YT
7 жыл бұрын
I like the way that you said that you prioritise long term understanding rather than short term knowledge. It's the right way to think and learn and I do the same. Unless I understand something fundamentally, I cannot continue it. A reason I fall behind so far.
@MrModenaitFilms
10 жыл бұрын
Physics until 3AM...That does sound intimidating. Is this common?
@SimonClark
10 жыл бұрын
Not really, my typical day would finish at about 10pm, but sometimes (as was the case on this day) needs must!
@bipinbiharisharma2271
4 жыл бұрын
Dude google kota lifestyle
@spiritspride46
7 жыл бұрын
I'd honestly say this; thank god that my career does not involve me going through a path like this. Colleges like this, very prestigious, but not my type. Work like this, complex and jam packed all in a year... tough. Any time I see this, I say congratulations to the good people who go here, but aviation is where I need to be.
@rnoemi4
7 жыл бұрын
I just love your accent! love your commitment to understanding what is in front of you that will definitely help you later on
@deedee-ct1zq
7 жыл бұрын
its not stress its passion.. the burning desire of knowledge
@saeedbaig4249
7 жыл бұрын
So, in other words: lecture, library, eat, library, library, and library with periodic red bull runs (sleep sold separately)
@maruana5118
7 жыл бұрын
Annnnd KZitem algorithm has recommended this video to everyone for whatever reason -_-
@SimonClark
7 жыл бұрын
+ShouT L yeah I've seen an explosion of traffic for some reason... For what it's worth it's nice to have you here!
@maruana5118
7 жыл бұрын
I mean sometimes you get good recommended videos or channels like yours so it's nice for a change :) Really liked that video explaining PhD's... Now Im certain Im not doing one :D
@SimonClark
7 жыл бұрын
If I'd watched it while at uni I think I'd be convinced of the same haha!
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
Having talked to some Oxford officials about this originally I am slightly confused myself. I believe that in being allocated an interview your GCSEs play a larger role, but AS and A levels are more important in your being given an offer or not. Though this is something that I need to research further. As for IGCSEs, I honestly don't know if they are treated differently. If anything they might be regarded as being of higher calibre than domestic GCSEs.
@SimonClark
11 жыл бұрын
From memory I think I woke up at about 8 and then went back to work. This isn't normal though - I just needed to get the work done!
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