Matriculation

Matriculation is a unique aspect of the Oxford experience. Although I am already a member of Pembroke College, not until you have matriculated are you an official member of the University of Oxford. The ceremony is one of those quintessentially "Oxford" moments. You get dressed in sub fusc (basically a dark suit, white shirt, white bow tie, gown & mortarboard) and are presented to a member of the University's governing body for acceptance to the University.

You matriculate with other 1st year members of your college, not of the business school. Our day started with a champagne brunch in our MCR, followed by a walk to the Sheldonian theatre where the formal ceremony (which rakes all of 10 minutes) actually takes place. James came up from London to join Claud and I for the weekend and he enjoyed the pomp and ceremony of it all!

It would have been nice to enjoy a few post matriculation celebratory beers however I had to dash off to play rugby! I caught up with a few of my classmates later that evening who were certainly a little worse for wear!

Claud and I in the Chapel Quad at Pembroke

Standing in front of the dining hall - Chapel Quad

In the dining hall with Florian, John & Simon
in the chapel Quad with Florian and John
Having my matriculation photograph taken

Pemrboke's new 1st year students at Matriculation
Claud and I outside the Radcliffe Camera
The evening of Matriculation at a beer festival at Oxford town hall
Standing in the Chapel Quad with the Master of Pembroke College, Mr Giles Henderson
In front of Hertford College's "Bridge of Sighs"