"Yes, and no. My mother and father are divorced. My mother supports my pursuit of this degree and is doing everything she can to support me emotionally and financially in this endeavour. My father, on the other hand, works as a network engineer and has pushed hard for me to get into computers and IT, even though that's the last thing I want to do. Since I haven't followed in his footsteps, he has cut me off and won't speak to me right now, and that's been hard."

The University of Oxford prioritizes the students they admit based on their passion for their studies and degree pursuits. Therefore, they offer many services to support those studies who join their university without familial support, hoping to contribute to their success. So spend time exploring the Oxford Students Targeted Support webpages for more details on funding and support for estranged students.

"University of Oxford is committed to supporting students who are studying without the support and approval of their families. The University of Oxford has signed the StandAlone Pledge to support students who are studying without the support or approval of a family network. The University and its colleges aim to offer a supportive and caring environment to all our students, in which they are able to excel at their studies while participating fully in university life. We recognise the particular emotional, financial and practical barriers faced by students who are studying without the support or approval of a family network, and are committed to doing all we can to provide an environment that enables them to thrive at Oxford."