Hundreds of international students met at the Examination Schools - beautiful structures built in the late 1800s where all pupils take exams over several weeks (I got a little nervous just thinking about being there for exams in June :) ). The university seemed well-prepared, with handouts on everything from IT to bicycle safety. The most useful seminars were on the library system (hopefully the first of several introductions) and on adjusting the the structure of Oxford - for example, the role of the collegiate system. It was so great to be with other new students who are adjusting just like me!
I am starting to know a lot of people in my college, including a couple from African Studies, and I will see all of the Rotary students again this Sunday for a walk around the city.
And I spent yesterday evening with my English 'family'! John, Gyl, and I attended an evening meeting with Bicester Rotary Club - so relaxed and leisurely. The speaker was the diretcor of an organization called Oxford Inspires, a group that creates and highlights cultural events in Oxfordshire, including events like cooking classes for kids and light shows on the mains streets of Oxford. A very wonderful evening! Plus, Gyl gave me an extra blanket, so I was nice and warm last night...finally!
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The matriculation photos look very Harry Potterish.
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