February 17th, 2010

The Road Less Traveled

Posted by Rick
Under: Academic, Oxford Life, Rick Lockton, Student Blogs

When I set out to apply for business school, my wife was 6 months pregnant and although I knew the intensity of a one year MBA program would be rough, I always knew we could do it.  We are now halfway through the program and as I look back to reflect, I can say this [...]

October 20th, 2009

Matriculation

Posted by Rick
Under: Academic, Rick Lockton, Student Blogs

matricula – little list, or to be registered or added to a list.

sub fusc – of a dark/dusky colour, refers to the clothes worn with full academic dress in Oxford. Generally, this means, for men: a gown, cap, and white bow tie (for men) or black ribbon (for women).

matriculation in Oxford – one of the [...]

October 4th, 2009

Goodbye Work, Hello School!

Posted by Rick
Under: Oxford Life, Rick Lockton

Well, I had my first day of “school” today and I will have to say that most of my fears and apprehensions about this year have begun to fade already.  We have almost 2 full weeks of induction type activities, primarily because of the tradition and complication of being a student at Oxford.  I’ll try [...]

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