So I've officially survived my first night at Oxford. Last night we went to our official dinner. We had to get all dressy and then go into this big official looking hall that had paintings of scholars in their regalia everywhere. When we go in, everyone has to remain standing. Then, the administrative staff comes in. They hit a gavel and say a ( Read more... )

We stayed up late last night and watched Live 8 on the BBC. The commentators were extremely odd. It was interesting to watch a tv program with no commercials ( Read more... )

I haven't been able to find an Internet cafe for a while, but I finally found one, and it's expensive, so a quick update is at hand ( Read more... )

I got this in the mail today:

Dear Jessica,

We are delighted to have received your application to participate in British Studies At Oxford this coming summer. Your application has been approved (subject to continued good academic and social standing), and I am please to say that you have been registered for each of your first-choice courses:

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