Every University should do this! A fantastic little guide to prospective students (or parents, or people just curious about Oxford) about the University of Oxford.
The author describes her journey to become a student at Oxford. She explains how the admission process works, and how to best increase one's chances to be accepted there.
She explains the structure, that it is actually 38 different colleges under the umbrella of Oxford University.
Where the book really shines, though, is in the author's descriptions of the "nitty-gritty" of life there. The way classes are held, the exams, and the fantastic social life. With the dormitories, balls, dining experiences, and shenanigans, one really cannot help but think of Harry Potter's "Hogwarts"!
A take-away from the book, and one of the main reasons that it should be offered to all students thinking about attending university (anywhere) is the wonderful way the author manages to encourage prospective students. Rose has little side essays throughout the book (called My Story) that offers encouragement to students who think themselves not "worthy" or capable of attending university. She is very persuasive!
As for myself, I have always dreamed of visiting Oxford. Both for the history and the experience. The author explains that visits are allowed, and how to go about scheduling one for the different areas you are interested in. And she gives advice on things to see when you do visit.
Finally, the photographs are lovely. They really make you wish you were there.
All in all, a great little book. I read it in one sitting. I would recommend this book to anyone who is thinking about attending any university. And to anyone thinking or dreaming about visiting Oxford!

I was really eager to read this one, I have read about Oxford in many English YA/MG books, and I have always been curious about seeing it closer. What is so WOW about Oxford? Why does everyone want to go there?

And this one did sound really cute and fun. A personal look into Oxford. And at points it was really interesting, but for most I was bored. Maybe it also didn't work that I read this one my PC and the format was all stretched and weirdly formatted. Plus the way it was all told didn't always work for me, at times it was very engaging, but other times I had to really push myself to continue.

While the My Story parts were a nice addition, I think the book would have been better without them.