We are delighted to share that all students now have access to Perlego, a digital library of more than a million books, available anywhere in the world.
With universities requesting evidence of ‘wider reading’ in Personal Statements without giving much clarity on what they are looking for, its an important resource to make the most of.
Wider reading should be an enjoyable activity, it's a personal exploration of the subjects you enjoy the most. It will help you to find out more about the subject and deepen your interest. It can also help you to improve your grades! You might not be able to use your reading to answer specific exam questions, but it can deepen your understanding of the syllabus. And, with deeper understanding comes confidence in tackling exams.
In some subjects, wider reading might be required to reach the highest grades. For example, to achieve top marks in AQA A-level Biology essays, there must be evidence of ‘reading beyond specification requirements.' It really can help you to stand out. Wider reading will show admissions tutors that you are genuinely passionate and informed about your chosen subject, and that you’re therefore likely to succeed at university.
University interviews are designed to test your ability to think critically and engage with the texts and concepts you have studied; wider reading will help you to develop those skills. The ability to read around a topic and form strong, balanced arguments based on that reading is essential for excelling in most university courses, so it’s good to start practicing now.
Books on Perlego suitable for Economics and PPE Students:
- Economics for the Common Good, Jean Tirole
- Mostly Harmless Econometrics, Joshua Angrist
- Issues in Law and Economics, Harold Winter
- The Economics of Inequality, Thomas Piketty*
- Behavioural Economics. Philip Corr
- Ethics in Economics, Jonathan Wight*
- Austrian Economics, Money and Finance, Thomas Mayer
- Happiness and Economics, Bruno Frey
- Pandemic Economics, Thomas Sadler
* Might be of particular interest to PPE applicants
At Oxford International College, we are privileged to have students who inspire with their brilliance and determination. One such exceptional student is Ramtin Khajehshahzanian, a young innovator, researcher, and AI enthusiast whose journey exemplifies the power of passion and perseverance.
We’re proud to share that last week our students participated in the ESU MACE Debating Competition, one of the most prestigious debate competitions in the UK. This exciting opportunity allowed students to engage with complex topics, sharpen their communication skills, and develop confidence in public speaking.
OIC students dive into the future with Inspirit AI Program sharing a strong foundation in AI and a deeper understanding of its potential to change the world.
Engaging Enrichment Week activities continue with our aspiring medic travelling the Liverpool for an incredible program of immersive clinical experience and training and a day at the major teaching and research hospital, Royal Liverpool University Hospital in collaboration with the team at BioGrad Education.
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