In Oxford

In Oxford

A sincere book about studentship

Book

The main idea of the fiction book “In Oxford” is to show readers what the study year is like for students at the legendary Oxford University.

The author of the book Olena Boytsun has been conducting research at the University of Oxford within the Chevening scholarship program during 2006-2007. The book was published in 2009 in Ukraine by the Teza Publishing House. Although all names, characters and events in the book are fictional, described traditions as well as educational and social processes are absolutely real.

The emotional experiences of the main character - young Ukrainian woman Tamara - are shown on the background of the international environment of the university, where young people from all over the world are studying. Friendship ties and a busy schedule support Tamara in better understanding herself as well as the world around her. The most important specific nature of studying at the University of Oxford is the possibility for each student to make progress in the inner development as well as the respect of the system towards aspiration for self-realisation.

The main idea of the fiction book “In Oxford” is to show readers what the study year is like for students at the legendary Oxford University.
The author of the book Olena Boytsun has been conducting research at the University of Oxford within the Chevening scholarship program during 2006-2007. The book was published in 2009 in Ukraine by the Teza Publishing House. Although all names, characters and events in the book are fictional, described traditions as well as educational and social processes are absolutely real.
The emotional experiences of the main character - young Ukrainian woman Tamara - are shown on the background of the international environment of the university, where young people from all over the world are studying. Friendship ties and a busy schedule support Tamara in better understanding herself as well as the world around her. The most important specific nature of studying at the University of Oxford is the possibility for each student to make progress in the inner development as well as the respect of the system towards aspiration for self-realisation.

“In Oxford”
Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world (founded in the 11th century!). The legendary peak of education ... However, with a certain amount of dedication and faith, it is possible to conquer this peak, as it happened with the cheerful Ukrainian girl Tamara Bosikom.

We will spend the whole academic year in the University of Oxford with Tamara, empathizing with sometimes funny and sometimes sad events in her life. We will figure out how everything works, what are the rules, what is really of interest for students. We will learn that nowadays students from all over the world study at the university and will see how they can become dynamic and useful members of the mixed and diverse society.

College rankings, student societies and parties, dates and shopping, bus schedules and library seating order - all this information is real. You should definitely use it, if you are thinking of getting an education in the UK. Maybe, this book is what you need for making the decision to study abroad?

Characteristics
“In Oxford”
Category: fiction book
ISBN: 978-966-421-031-4,
978-966-421-070-3
Binding: Hard
Illustrations: no
Number of pages: 510 pages
Format: 140х210 mm
Author: Olena Boytsun
Publisher: Теzа, Ukraine
First Edition: 2009
Rights for the text and the cover design
belong to the author

About the author

Olena Boytsun

– international economist, impact investor, Women International Master in chess (WIM).

In 2006-2007 Olena conducted economic research at St. Anthony's College at the University of Oxford with the Chevening/OSI scholarship. Since 2016 she has been working as the Investment Director for Central and Eastern Europe at an international impact-investing fund.

Olena Boytsun is the founder of the Tech&Society Communication Group that studies the impact of technological progress on the development of the society. Olena is a member of the Advisory Board of the Kyiv International Economic Forum and leads the Advisory Board of the civic organisation “Tech for Public Good”.

Olena has devoted many years of her life to the game of chess as a chess player and a chess manager. During her studies at Oxford, she played for the university team, including the legendary traditional Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity match. In 2012 Olena founded the All-Ukrainian Charity Foundation “Chess for Children” that for more than a decade has been supporting chess development and healthy lifestyle among children in Ukraine. In 2013, together with the 14th World Chess Champion Anna Ushenina, Olena played the first female advanced chess match that ended in a draw.

Olena’s entry to literature started with publications of fiction stories and articles in printed media in 1999. Olena Boytsun is an author of the fiction novel “In Oxford” (2009) and series of books for children about Babish Gilzi and his friends.

Olena Boytsun at the University of Oxford, 2006-2007

Foreign Rights

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Two editions of the book “In Oxford” in Ukrainian and Russian are sold out in Ukraine.

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Foreign rights for the text and the cover design belong to the author and are available for purchase.
Please, send any questions regarding the books to
info@in-oxford.info

Reviews

Since the book "In Oxford" was published in 2009, the author Olena Boytsun was repeatedly invited to TV and radio broadcasts, held presentations in many cities around Ukraine, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Lviv, Odessa, and participated in national book exhibitions. The topic of studying abroad within scholarship programs became interesting for both students and their parents.

Olesya, 20 years old, Kyiv

- Ukrainians are the best in the world! And finally someone showed it :)

Very funny and cheerful book. I liked the descriptions of Oxford and students, and I worried about Tamara.

Came from the pub late at night and read until the early morning. It's all true.

It is the book that I will buy for my daughter along with the English language study book.

Martin, 27 years old, Oxford

Maryna, 22 years old, Dnipro

Maria, 38 years old, Kharkiv

Contacts

If you have any questions about the book “In Oxford” please write to
info@in-oxford.info

Olena Boytsun at social networks

All rights for the text and the cover design are owned by the author and are available for purchase

Projects by Olena Boytsun