The Link sessions this morning were mostly about how to make successful presentations and how to adjust to culture shock. A fellow scholar and I remarked about how good it feels to be in a program where we are able to admit homesickness and recognize the need to adjust to a new culture. Rotary has provided such a valuable network of support, on both sides of the pond! And I am so grateful to have so many new friends. I am already planning a trip to Bristol to see my friend Margaret; we want to visit Bath in the spring.
Arriving back in Oxford, I felt a pang of loneliness after growing accustomed to the warmth of Rotary. But most students are now in residence at my college, and I have met several interesting people. Tomorrow we have an all-college dinner! In addition, I discovered great leads for good deals on a phone and bike, so I feel like I am adapting well. For the first time, I felt comfortable walking around the city and thinking, "I am a student at Oxford." Quite exciting!
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