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THE AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN SOCIETY

Oxford’s ACS is a symbol of family, of culture, of success
and most importantly of opportunity. It is made up of
black students like us who have made it to Oxford. We
love it here but we don’t want it to stop with us. We want
the change to continue, and to see Oxford keep getting
more diverse.

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FIS NOIBI IS NOIBI
Second-year student of French and Arabic
Second-year student of French and Arabic
I had a great teacher in Dagenham who
inspired me to consider Oxford. His
hobby was to challenge us all by asking loads of
hobby was to challenge us all by asking loads of
questions. That’s been really helpful for me, as
questions. That’s been really helpful for me, as
the Oxford tutorial system means we do regularly
the Oxford tutorial system means we do regularly
debate and discuss our subjects.
debate and discuss our subjects.
I would recommend the UNIQ summer school as a brilliant way
to get a taste of life as an Oxford student, or go to the open
days or other events. Come and see for yourself that there is a
place for you here at Oxford.
FOLARIN ODUNUBI
Second-year Law student
I lived in Nigeria until I was eight
and then moved to a really diverse
Rapper Stormzy meets students at Oxford part of London. I had heard myths about
Oxford so I was initially reluctant to apply. I had a really
University’s 2017 Annual Access Conference Oxford so I was initially reluctant to apply. I had a really
supportive teacher who encouraged me to apply by saying
supportive teacher who encouraged me to apply by saying
that unless I applied, students like me would never enter
spaces such as Oxford.
I went on the Sutton Trust Pathways to Law programme to make sure
GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY that Law was the right course for me and I’m loving every minute of it.
My advice is to make sure you choose a course you will enjoy.
is the best in the world* Whatever your degree subject, there is a huge range of NEYET MEHARI
potential employment opportunities. Oxford graduates
History graduate, 2016
are highly valued by employers for their communication,
leadership and problem-solving skills.
Since graduating I’ve spent a year gaining work
experience in a number of di erent internships.
Leading employers recruit across our range of subjects, and I’ve worked for an investment rm, an Africa-focused
we’re one of the top ve universities targeted by leading law rm, and I’ve also spent three months in China. I’m
graduate recruiters. For example, students from across our now looking to work in strategy consulting.
range of subjects go on to work in sectors including law, I didn’t know anything about applying to Oxford when I was at
nance, government, media and arts, winning places using the school, so don’t worry if you don’t either. Just think of every step in the
transferable skills from any Oxford degree. application process as another chance to prove yourself. The Oxford
admissions team is brilliant at answering any questions.
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES JUSTICE KANU
Economics and Management graduate, 2017
When you complete a degree at Oxford, you will join a global
community of more than 250,000 graduates. You will also Now that I’ve graduated I’m going to Nigeria to
be able to join one of 220 alumni groups around the world, work as a management consultant. It’s such an
including Oxford10 for recent graduates in London. exciting time to be working there. I’m also Chair of the
Executive Board of the ACS. I really want to see more
The University o ers a wide range of valuable resources to young black students coming to Oxford, embracing their
graduates, from an engaging schedule of alumni events in experiences as a strength to be celebrated and leveraged, not a
the UK and abroad to a database of alumni mentors. The weakness to be diluted and dismissed. Oxford needs to hear di erent
Careers Service also o ers lifelong careers advice and perspectives. You can come to Oxford and be yourself.
professional networking.

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