EPISODE · Jan 17, 2021 · 45 MIN
EP1, Tony: Navigating Oxford and Starting Projects
from The Minority Effect · host Hanife and Eduardo
In this series opener, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Tony, a third year Geographer at the University of Oxford. The episode explores his experiences as a Coptic Egyptian, a Londoner, and the founder of 'Walk In My Shoes', a student-led video project spotlighting the experiences of ethnic minorities at Oxford. The episode sheds light on topics including cultural integration at university, religion, access, and establishing student-led projects. Timestamps: 00:00 - Host and guest introductions 3:30 - Navigating Oxford as an ethnic minority 11:30 - Religion and spirituality 16:00- The London culture shock 21:30- The Oxford application process 27:00- ‘Walk in my Shoes’ and starting student-led projects 31:30- Experience as a BAME rep 33:30- Advice to students starting projects 36:30- Universities improving student support 39:00- Reflecting on first year Follow WIMS Oxford on social media: Instagram: @wims_oxforduni Facebook: WIMS.oxforduni YouTube: WIMS: The Oxford Ethnic Minority Experience Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect Twitter: @minority_effect
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In this series opener, co-hosts Hanife and Eduardo are joined by Tony, a third year Geographer at the University of Oxford. The episode explores his experiences as a Coptic Egyptian, a Londoner, and the founder of 'Walk In My Shoes', a student-led video project spotlighting the experiences of ethnic minorities at Oxford. The episode sheds light on topics including cultural integration at university, religion, access, and establishing student-led projects. Timestamps: 00:00 - Host and guest introductions 3:30 - Navigating Oxford as an ethnic minority 11:30 - Religion and spirituality 16:00- The London culture shock 21:30- The Oxford application process 27:00- ‘Walk in my Shoes’ and starting student-led projects 31:30- Experience as a BAME rep 33:30- Advice to students starting projects 36:30- Universities improving student support 39:00- Reflecting on first year Follow WIMS Oxford on social media: Instagram: @wims_oxforduni Facebook: WIMS.oxforduni YouTube: WIMS: The Oxford Ethnic Minority Experience Follow us on social media: Instagram: @minority_effect Facebook: The Minority Effect Twitter: @minority_effect
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