After class we did a walking tour of Oxford and the University. It was amazing! There are little shops and boutiques along the main street, local pubs and restaurants, and so much more. The University was also amazing – with multiple campuses spread all around the town rather than just one central campus. All of the different campuses are specific to certain areas of study, so people who are taking the same or similar subjects as you are always close by. There is a subtle beauty to this town, and it is so different from London. London was very busy and very fast pace, but Oxford is smaller, slightly less busy, and very relaxed.
Everyone seems to be having a great time! This smaller town is a nice break from the city life of London and we are all taking the opportunity to relax a little bit. The residence here is just as nice as London, both having their pros and cons. For the parents who are wondering – all of us are showering, eating, and I promise you we are getting a good amount of exercise! We walked ALL OVER London and there are no elevators (or as the Brits would say, “lifts”), so we are all constantly moving. Laundry has been a challenge, the washing machines here are broken at the moment, but there is a laundromat in town that we have access to. Some are still struggling with the time change, myself included, feeling hungry around 11PM our time (6PM Canada time) or still feeling tired at noon here (7AM Canada time).
Before I sign off, I would like to give a super special shout out! It’s my Dad’s birthday today and I’m not home right now – so I am going to send a virtual hug to my Dad all the way across the pond! Happy Birthday Dad! Miss you and love you!
Alex Merkel
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