Oxford, Day 3: Binsey

May 15, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Originally posted May 28, 2012, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Oxford, UK in partnership with Salve Regina University and St. Clare’s Oxford.

Oxford, Day 2: First Day of Classes

May 15, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Originally posted May 28, 2012, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Oxford, UK in partnership with Salve Regina University and St. Clare’s Oxford.

Oxford, Day 1: Staying Awake

May 15, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Originally posted May 27, 2012, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Oxford, UK in partnership with Salve Regina University and St. Clare’s Oxford.

Oxford, Day 10: Visiting Blenheim Palace

May 2, 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

A field trip to Blenheim Palace reveals a connection between the royal estate and Newport, Rhode Island

Oxford, Day 19: Grand Cafe

May 2, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Enjoying a cup of tea at Grand Cafe, the oldest coffee house in Europe (according to Samuel Pepys, anyway)

Oxford, Day 28: Day Trip to Castle Howard and York, UK

May 2, 2023.Reading time 25 minutes.

A full day exploring Castle Howard and York Minster in York, UK

Restaurants, Shops, and More: The Best of Oxford, UK List

May 2, 2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

An American undergraduate student’s perspective on what to see and do in Oxford, UK

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 […]