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Scholars, Scones, Spires, and Stones: the Traveler’s Comprehensive Guide to Oxford

Student at Salve Regina University, Class of 2027Madison C June 19, 2025 Table of contents Introduction to Oxford Traveling safely and smartly Attractions Activities Food and drink Closing thoughts HomeCOP27Study Abroad StudentsStudy Abroad AlumniStudying at SalveGlobal Salve LinktreeShort Term ProgramsContact Us Introduction to Oxford The following excerpt is from a poem titled Thrysis (1865) by […]

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Oxford a Wonderland

Introduction    At the beginning of this trip, I had never been to Europe or travelled beyond the United States and Canada. Tuesday night after playing a very competitive game of Uno in the airport, I boarded my flight to Oxford. When the bus pulled into the city, I could not stop looking at the buildings […]

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Sketches from Oxford

On summer of 2025, I studied abroad in Oxford. As an art student, I decided to capture my memory in Oxford as watercolor paintings. This is my picture diaries and your handbook of Oxford. Don’t Sink in the River, but in Oxford’s Nature A House on the way to St. Margaret of Antioch Binsey Oxford […]

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The Many Ways of Exploring Oxford and Beyond

Introduction The adventures that I embarked on while on this trip can be divided into three categories: Local, personal, and abroad, all following the theme of getting out of my comfort zone. Locally, as a group, we did tons of group activities and excursions including everything from cathedrals to pubs. Personally, I went for runs […]

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Time Abroad – Seizing the Experience

To Begin… Navigating an unfamiliar environment and experiencing new situations can be a daunting task when it is outside of your comfort zone. It can seem almost impossible, like you will never understand the space around you. That was how I began my time abroad in Oxford. I was nervous to be without some kind […]

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Across The Pond With Everything To Do

This past month has felt like a whirlwind of new experience after new experience. I don’t think I could have predicted all the amazing opportunities I would have by making this journey. From seeing new places and learning old histories to making life long friendships. This trip has been a moment in my young life […]

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A Guide for When Visiting Oxford

I have always told myself that if I ever got the opportunity to travel abroad, I would, and here we are. I am finishing up 4-week study abroad program in Oxford. I was scared at the beginning, going into this not knowing anyone and it just being something so bold and adventurous. Now I do […]

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Megan’s Magical Moments Abroad in Oxford

The Summer in Oxford program was a fantastic experience. I keep mentioning to my friends here how it feels like a simulation instead of reality. I have grown so much as a person, met great people and experienced amazing things. I was able to slow down, which I normally struggle to do, and appreciate the […]

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