by W. Moore | Mar 10, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by W. Moore | Mar 10, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer, _
by J. Money | Mar 9, 2023 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, _
As a student on the UA in Oxford faculty-led program, I had so many opportunities to explore other regions of England besides Oxford thanks to the flexible schedule of the program. When planning for which areas I wanted to take trips to, I knew I had to make it to...
by S. Roulaine | Aug 16, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate, _
Despite the current disruptions and short staffing, not to mention rail and transit strikes, I made it as close to home as possible. The weather was not in the mood to cooperate, so I was stranded in Atlanta for a bit, that’s after the plane was diverted to...
by K. Applebaum | Aug 2, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of the perks of studying in Oxford is the proximity to amazing cities! I was lucky enough to travel each weekend of my study abroad program entirely by train. I was so impressed by the efficient railway system in Europe and wish that the States had something...
by A. Covington | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Travelling is not usually something I begrudge or resent, but because of complicated circumstances, I had to sacrifice sleep. That meant So I showed up to Heathrow Airport, just having recovered from COVID. I’m on a later flight than I was supposed to be; four...
by K. Applebaum | Jul 30, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
View of Oxford from St. Mary’s Church Where to begin! I had the most amazing opportunity to study abroad in Oxford, England this past month. Before the trip, I had always dreamed of exploring the campus of Oxford – with its beautiful, towering buildings,...
by J. Arnold | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Studying abroad at the University of Oxford in England was easily the greatest experience of my life. The United Kingdom was everything I expected it to be. Every day felt like waking up in a dream. I got the opportunity to study at one of the most renowned and...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 28, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
Navigating is not my strong suit. If I must be absolutely honest, I have no directional skills at all. However, after getting a guide to school and following the landmarks I frantically noted, I was able to get back and forth to class and around the University of...
by Brynna M | Jul 25, 2022 | Comm & Info Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA-Affiliate
As I reflect on my semester abroad, I feel I can give some thoughtful advice to students who are planning to go abroad in the future. It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience, and there are so many opportunities to learn and grow. Hopefully these tips help...
by J. Arnold | Jul 25, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
During my last weekend of studying abroad at Oxford, I received the amazing opportunity to travel to Dublin, Ireland, with a group of close friends. We explored the city, ate at pubs that had some of the best food I’ve ever tasted, and went to the National...
by W. Collins | Jul 24, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
As someone who has never left the United States, I was eager to travel as much as possible while in Europe. Something that really attracted me to the UA in Oxford program is the flexibility of the weekends. We have class Mondays through Thursdays, which allows a 3-day...
by A. Covington | Jul 20, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Honors College, Summer
Isn’t there anything more beautiful than a properly functioning public transportation system? At least, when it is properly functioning. When I first arrived in the UK, there was something amazing about how easy it was to book a train all the way to Scotland. It...
by W. Moore | Jul 19, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
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by K. Haynes | Jul 15, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
One of my classes, EN422, focuses on the Real Pirates of the Caribbean. In our class, one of our projects is to travel to Bristol, finding six key locations from back in the day. This place really smells like the sea. When my group of four others and I traveled here,...
by K. Haynes | Jul 14, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
As if Worcester College doesn’t feel enough like Hogwarts, we have about two fancy dinners during this shebang. If I had been a good little kid and read my HP, I would’ve known what those nice dinners in the Hogwarts dining hall were called. Anyways, this...
by S. Berryman | Jul 12, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
My view from my window seat on the plane to London. If you would have told me a year ago that today, I would be sitting in the airport waiting to board my first international flight to Heathrow Airport in London, I never would have believed you. Ever since I took...
by J. Arnold | Jul 12, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
Arriving in England was unlike anything I have ever experienced in my life. As someone who had never before ventured out of the United States, going to another country has been incredibly eye-opening, especially since England is a country that is rich in culture and...
by S. Roulaine | Jul 11, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Summer, UA Non-Affiliate
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by A. Covington | Jul 8, 2022 | Arts & Sciences, Europe, Faculty-Led, Summer
While England is known for its long-standing marriage to tea, the area surrounding the University of Oxford seems to be teeming with cafés with full menu espresso offerings. As someone who was expecting to be disappointed with England’s caffeinated selection, I...