“Welcome to St Hugh’s!
I’m Oscar, a second year Philosophy and Politics student, and I’ll be your Fresher’s Rep in the upcoming year. Hopefully you will have already heard this dozens of times but, just to echo it, congratulations! I know that each and every one of you have worked hard to earn your place here, and I want to assure you that not only has that work been recognised in your offer and results, but also that it has payed off by landing you in the best possible place you could be- St Hugh’s. It might take more than this website to convince you that there is much more than college bias to this statement, but I will let the cats, grounds, and community convince you of it themselves when you arrive. I found them to be pretty compelling advocates when I first turned up here.
To make your arrival as smooth as possible, please read the freshers guide, which is linked at the bottom of the page. We write it not only to give you guys a preview into what life will look like from October, but also to help you prepare for your arrival. If you pay more attention to it than I did, you might be saved some awkward moments!
As for Fresher’s week itself, you’ll be busy with orientation talks, meeting your tutors, and whatever your college parents come up with. Most importantly, of course, is the social side through which you will really get to know Hugh’s. We’ve worked out something for everyone, so channel any worries which you might have into excitement, and get ready to enjoy the experience. You’ve got an amazing year ahead.
I’m here to make your life easier, so please, reach out to me whenever, no matter how big or small (oscar.mowatt@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk). Everyone at Hugh’s is excited to have you join us, and we hope after reading this you will be looking forward to it just as much.
I’ll see you in October if we don’t speak before”
– Oscar Mowatt, Freshers’ Rep 2025-26
