The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-06
OXFORD SCHOLARSHIPS ARE HIGHLY FREED AND OPEN TO
 YOUNG MEN OF ALABAMA

Rhodes trustees have decided that any candidate who has passed the examina- ton in Latin and mathematics should be eligible for election to scholarship the examination in Greek to be taken later upon his arrival at Oxford. Experience shows that enough knowledge of Greek to pass the examination can be absorbed in the interval between receiving the ap- pointment and coming into residence at Oxford
 Having passed the qualifying examina- tton the candidates present themselves be- fore the committee of selection of their state, which makes the appointment on the basis of mans previous scholarship record, his character, his qualities of leadership as indicated by previous ac- tivities. and his fondness for and skill in outdoor sports. Mir. Rhodes ideal was neither the dig nor the sport but the all-round man.
 Courses of Study
 A s regards the course of study to which successful candidate may look forward the feeling seems to be prevalent that Oxford is university devoted solely to the classics, and that in most cases the scholarships cannot be used to advan- tage in the light of ones future career. Nothing could be more erroneous. Oxford offers splendid advantages for the study not only of the classics but of mathe- matics, of history and economies, of mod dern as well as classical literature. of philosophy of anthropology, of law. of theology. of the natural sciences. incud- ing physics. chemistry, physiology. bot any and forestry. and degrees are also granted in medicine, surgery and music the work in many cases being given under the best minds of the British em- pire. The opportunity of studying under some of the continental professors is also .l-1 h. 1-. the long summer vacation of four months.
 Social and Athletic Life
 In addition. one may mention the att fractions of the social and athletic activ- tiles of Oxford life. There are % sep arate colleges, ranging in size from 30 to $50 men, each college bearing in broad terms the same relation to the univer- sity as the state of the union bear to the federal government, and each under graduate is a member of the university by virtue of his membership in a college Each college has it's own athletic grounds and engages in various athletic activi- ties, including Rugby and soccer foot ball hockey, cricket, tennis and rowing And the Englishmans love of sport and the lively rivalry between the different colleges lead to a general participation in athletics unknown in America. Almost to a man they are out every afternoon engaged in some form of healthful sport. and the friendships so easily made on the field of fun are still further strength ened in the social teas and breakfasts which are characteristic of the life of the active undergraduate. One of the most delightful remembrances every Rhodes scholar carries with him for all time Is the great number of friendships he has made, not only amongst his own coun- trymen from every state in the union, but also among men from such widely separated countries as Australia Tas- mania, South Africa, India, Canada and England itself.
 And then there is the alluring prospect, open to every Rhodes scholar. of travel and contact with the peoples of all Eu- rope His allowance is limited but in company with some genial friend he trav- els cheaply and sees more than the much noted American tourist. When the great war broke. Rhodes scholars found them- selves marooned in Italy, in France, in Switzerland, in Germany, in Russia, and marvellous are some of the tales they tell. The desire to be of service in these troub- lous times has also carried many to Bel gium, some to France and one even to Servia, in the work of relief.
 It is to be hoped that the young men of our high schools colleges and uni versailles will realize that the Rhodes scholarship is a goal worth striving for, and that more will put forth the effort required to gain it.