Quote:
Originally Posted by Cherie
Absolute garbage  they are both equally renowned along with Imperial College |
In the UK yes. In academic circles worldwide yes. With the average person (including many potential employers) worldwide? No it is not garbage. Ask your average American and they will have heard of Oxford University, but not any other UK university. Look at any non-UK TV show or movie where they need to "consult an expert" in the UK... where does the little tag line say they went? Oxford. Need to emphasise that a character is well educated? "They studied at Oxford".
Both being equally academically prestigious does not mean that they both have the same reputation, or "PR" if you will.
Being able to say "I studied at Oxford" is a boost outside of the UK. Just literally the name drop.
Threaded Mode