February 17th, 2010
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
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
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 [...]