Student Experience

Photos: First-year students compete in Oxford Olympics

August 31, 2021

Oxford students in matching t-shirts walk across the Quad
Oxford students in matching t-shirts walk across the Quad
Oxford students in matching t-shirts walk across the Quad
Students in green t-shirts compete in the Oxford Olympics
Students in green t-shirts compete in the Oxford Olympics
Students in orange t-shirts compete in the Oxford Olympics
Students in orange t-shirts compete in the Oxford Olympics
Students in pink t-shirts compete in the Oxford Olympics
Students in black t-shirts compete in the Oxford Olympics
A student plays in an inflatable playhouse at the Oxford Olympics
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The Oxford Olympics, held this year on Aug. 23, is a highlight of New Student Orientation at Oxford College and an evening of fun before the seriousness of class registration the following day. Divided into teams led by about 30 sophomores, the first-year students compete for glory in various competitions. This year's champions were Team Pink.

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