Oxford: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

June 5, 2012.Reading time 3 minutes.

If you live outside of the United Kingdom, you are probably wondering why the Diamond Jubilee celebration is such a big deal. It is hard to fully appreciate the festivities as an American, but it is definitely a wonderful event to witness. There are three types of jubilees–silver, gold, and diamond. Silver celebrates 25 years; […]

Oxford: In the Pantry

June 1, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

To my own surprise, I have been eating remarkably well. There are enough options in Oxford to avoid having “bangers and mash” all of the time. Some meals I have had at various pubs and restaurants include fish and chips, summer squash soup, and french toast. I make sure to have plenty of leftovers so […]

Study Abroad in Oxford, England

May 27, 2012.Reading time 3 minutes.

I am at university in England for a month at St. Clare’s University! Located in Oxford, England, it is a charming city an hour and a half north of London. Even though I packed for cold, rainy England weather, the first day was nearly 75 degrees Fahrenheit… Before I arrived, I did take a few […]

"Beauty as Duty" Exhibit at MFA

April 6, 2012.Reading time 7 minutes.

Last weekend, the university hosted a trip the the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. There were two exhibits I wanted to see especially–“Figure/Fabric/Fantasy”: Selections from the Jean S. Frederic A Sharf Collection of Fashion Drawing and “Beauty as Duty”: Textiles and the Home Front in WWII Britain. Other exhibits at the MFA include “Silver, […]