I have to say the whole tutorials was a wonderful and remarkable experience. In each week's class, we were asked to identify and find the author's main argument and moral justifications based on interesting reading materials which were well designed. I was encouraged to read beyond the facts, to make my own assumptions and to prove and disprove theories. Another shock was for me that now-for the first time-my opinion actually mattered. Rather than simply regurgitating the textbook, tutors were asking me what I thought. These public debates are not lousy cliches. They are often factual and controversial, from personal responsibility in global warming to the ethics of mandatory voting, as we broaden our horizons and fall deeply into the fascination of political philosophy. In the discussion, we can get familiar with the academic vocabulary and common usage in the professional field and improve the oral English expression ability. At the same time, we also expand our international perspective and understand the academic trends and cutting-edge research status in the professional field. We all believe that a tutorial relies on the exchange of ideas, so each of us need to be ready to present and defend opinions, accept constructive criticism and listen to others.
The other thing that helps us a lot is academic support meetings (ASM). We can learn about the history and culture of Oxford and get advice and help in studying abroad. We get evaluation of our assignments in the academic support meetings so that we can do them better in the future. But what I want to say is that all the staff were very patient, helping us when we couldn't find the reading material and reminding us of the time before each tutorial. I hope that more students will be able to participate in it in the future. It will be an unforgettable experience, enough to bring lasting help in the future study life.
