Photo Journal
This will be the location of my photo journal. It will chronicle my experiences preparing for and attending Oxford University. Please check back soon for postings. In the meantime, you can check out my...
View ArticleFirst Impressions of Oxford
I flew out of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport at around 9:30 the night of September 29. It was difficult, leaving behind my fiancee, friends and family. Nonetheless, my little trip got off...
View ArticleIt’s all in the context…
My first week at Oxford has been absolutely amazing. I’ve met some very interesting people who have come from many different places around the globe. There are people studying all sorts of things in...
View ArticlePretty Things
There have been a few times that I have gone for long walks through various parts of the city. It is relaxing to just stroll along the sidewalk at a slow pace, taking in all the sights and sounds. I...
View ArticleMatriculation
October 18th is the day that I became an official member of the University of Oxford. This is marked by a ceremony called ‘matriculation’. The word is from the Latin matricula which translates to...
View ArticleMany Faces of Jesus College
One of the greatest things about living in Oxford is the buildings. When knee deep in complicated academics, and in desperate need of clearing the mind, there is nothing better than strolling around...
View ArticleA Whole Month of Christmas
An Oxford term goes by very fast. Only eight weeks in length, one feels as though they are finishing only just after starting. Like many schools, this puts the end of the first term (called...
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