Section 1: Settling in at Oxford – Orientation and Registration: Attend the orientation program organized by the university to familiarize yourself with campus facilities, academic policies, and support services. Complete any necessary registration processes – Accommodation and Daily Life: Get acquainted with Summertown for groceries and other necessities and the people from St. Clares who […]
Studying abroad is a dream that many college students look forward to, but the reality of leaving behind the comfort and familiarity of home can be very daunting. Personally, I felt both excited and intimated as I embarked on my journey to study abroad in Oxford, UK, last month. Despite these fears, my time spent […]
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Admittedly, it is quite a daunting task to sum up the most exciting and eventful month of one’s nineteen years of life into a singular blog post. However, I will aim to do my best at sharing the highlights, lessons, and overall impressions of my experience on the Oxford study abroad program without reaching a […]
IntroductionMy time in Oxford was incredible. I learned many valuable life lessons. It has flown by – I remember during the fall thinking about applying as soon as I could. I knew how magical this trip would be and it didn’t meet my expectations, it exceeded them. The friends I made will last a lifetime. […]
Looking Through the Foliage of Magdalen College It is human nature to seek out new destinations and adventures in order to satisfy our curiosities. For me, I had never been outside the United States, so traveling to England was a leap I felt I had to take in order to understand the world better. Studying […]
By Rosie Lacy (’25) Returning home after my semester abroad has really allowed me to stop and think about how much I learned during my time away. At first the thought of spending four months in a foreign country was very intimidating. I didn’t know anyone else in my program ahead of time and I […]
The Halfway Point: Update About Life Abroad By Rosie Lacy Adjusting to Life Abroad As I approach the halfway point of my experience abroad, I feel as though I am fully adjusted to life in France. I have gotten into a pretty stable weekly routine which has definitely helped Lyon to feel like a new […]
By Rosie Lacy LYON: FIRST IMPRESSIONS My first month in France has been such an eye-opening experience for me. I am spending the semester studying French at the Catholic University of Lyon, and within the time that I have been here, I have learned about so much more than just the language. My courses are […]
By, Alexander Colon Introduction When you first arrive in a major cosmopolitan city like Milan, the excitement of travel provides all the fuel you need to walk anywhere and everywhere in the city. However, after a couple of days, you will realize, just like I did eventually, that you are tired, your legs hurt, and […]