Student profile

Name: Lillian
Subject: Fine art
Hometown and region: Grays, Essex
Qualifications before university (A Levels, IB or equivalent): A levels in Fine Art, Photography and English Literature

When I’m not working, I enjoy…
Crocheting gifts for my friends and reading or going to galleries

What’s the best part of studying at Brasenose?
The community, everyone is so friendly and you get to know people really well. Theres also always something going on, never a dull moment

Favourite spot in college?
The college bar! (in the least worrying way possible)

What’s your favourite aspect of your course?
The freedom of self-direction and being able to create what I feel inspired to. But also the amount you learn with the history and theory course opposed to other art degrees

What would you tell someone thinking about applying?
Be confident in your knowledge and passion for the subject. Take it as an invitation to show pride in your creative identity

A quality you think is important for someone looking to study at Oxford?
Open mindedness and a drive to learn, being able to look at things from different angles