The Student Experience
When it comes to what makes OSD special, we think the best people to ask are our students.
This page focuses on the voices and experiences of current OSD students. They’ve been where you are – from audition advice to what it’s like living in Oxford, they’re the experts on life at drama school.
“I knew from my first audition that Oxford was just different from any other school” – a student reflecting on their audition process
One Thing I Love..
To help you get a sense of Oxford, we asked a group of OSD students to tell us one thing they love about living in and around Oxford.
Every Wednesday I take part in the pub quiz at the Black Horse pub in Kidlington. It’s a nice mid-week activity where I get to hang out with people from other classes and other years too
One activity that I love to do outside of school is going around with my cockapoo Stanley and visiting historical places of significance, as there is so much history in the local area.
One thing that I love about Oxford is the cafes and restaurants because there a many independent businesses that have a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
One thing I love about living in Oxford is the nature. Every Saturday at 9:00 am, I take part in a free, fun, and friendly 5k run at Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park.
Port Meadow! I love Jericho, and if you walk out past the main street you’ll arrive at Port Meadow, which is a beautiful stretch of fields surrounding the canal. The second we get some sun I spend every free breath I can get there, swimming in the canal and visiting The Perch for a pint.
One thing I love about Oxford is that it is a student city, which is a truly accepting place. You can walk down the street in the wackiest outfit, and no one would bat an eyelid because everyone has come from different places and cultures and recognises it is a safe space for you to grow and learn.
I absolutely adore a walk around the grounds of Blenheim Palace! During the winter time they have their free Christmas Markets which get you right into the spirit and during summer I often go on idyllic walks with friends. I have even taken school work with me and completed it on a lush grassy bank, you really can't beat it!
One great thing I love in Oxford is the cinema, Curzon, because it’s a lovely cinema with really comfy seats and it’s very aesthetic
Gloucester Green Market!
On Saturdays there is an international food market in central Oxford with THE BEST FALAFEL and DUMPLINGS and so much more (plus affordable :))
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Meet an OSD Student...
Why OSD?
I chose to study at OSD...
due to its intimate setup and how the smaller classes result in more personal training
Foundation Course in Acting Student
I chose Oxford School of Drama because...
there was the true sense of being a part of something, everyone is equal to one another no matter the course or year group
Foundation Course in Acting Student
Oxford stood out to me primarily because...
I feel valued as an individual here – I am listened to and supported and that makes for an incredibly positive environment where both students and staff are happy
Foundation Course in Acting Student
I decided that OSD was the best fit for me because of...
how I felt during my auditions. On every occasion I always felt seen and appreciated as an individual and that the school really wanted to get to know me as a human being first and foremost.
Three Year Course in Acting Student
Oxford felt right because...
having a lot of space is something I value a lot. There's something about the rural aspect of the school that helps me connect on a deeper level with the work that we do.
Three Year Course in Acting Student
I chose OSD because...
the school provides a welcoming and comforting environment in the countryside, creating calming space to produce work to the highest standards.
Foundation Course in Acting with Musical Theatre Student
I chose the OSD Foundation Year in Acting with MT because...
it uniquely offers rigorous acting training whilst also learning singing and dancing skills.
Foundation Course in Acting with Musical Theatre Student
I decided OSD was right for me because...
Nowhere else would you be able to put your feet on the earth and walk through fields while having lessons from people who are actively changing the artistic world around us.
Three Year Course Student
I knew OSD was right for me when...
I came back for my recall audition, and realised what the school meant to me. It’s just a really special space, held by unique and dedicated teachers and students.
Three Year Course Student
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