My time at Oxford has been full of incredible academic and social experiences. I have had the great fortune to live in a beautiful house with a group of young women who quickly became great friends. Before the term started, we had the opportunity to travel to Italy as a group, which was a rich cultural experience. We visited iconic architectural sites, saw world-renowned art, and ate (a lot) of excellent food!
Once the term started, most of my attention was on my coursework, and I have become well acquainted with the New College and Radcliffe Camera libraries. Although it has been a lot of work, I have learned so much, and I feel grateful to study in a place with such a rich history of academic excellence. I’ve built strong relationships with my tutors and have had the opportunity to engage in dynamic discussions with other OSAP and Oxford students. I also got to attend lectures by famous philosopher Slavoj Žižek and author Yanis Varoufakis.
I have also had the opportunity to swim with OUSC, Oxford’s swim club. The team has been so welcoming, and having a practice schedule has helped balance my work and take care of my mental health. I have attended team socials and race at dual meets, and I will enjoy a team Christmas dinner during week 7.
Overall, Oxford has been a fantastic experience that I will cherish for the rest of my life. But the work isn’t done yet. I’m motivated to finish the term strongly and look forward to sharing what I learned when I return to Tampa!
-Alice