Author: krol.32

Oxford: Beautiful, Prestigious, and a Fun Time!

Our trip to the city of Oxford was amazing! I was stunned at the beauty of the buildings, and how old some of them were. While not the oldest university in Europe, Oxford University was established at the end of 11th century. This is mesmerizing to me, given the fact that it is more than twice as old as the United States. An interesting fact that I learned on our tour of the famous campus was that there are three colleges that claim to be the oldest on campus: Balliol College (1263), University College (1249), and Merton College (1264). The reason that there is no distinction is that the criteria for what makes a college is different, and University College didn’t meet the newest set of criteria when it was first established in 1249. Another part of the University that I wasn’t aware of was its history of neglect towards woman. Woman were only allowed to obtain a degree at Oxford University in 1920. What is even worse is that before that, they could attend Oxford, take the same classes and work as men, but did not obtain the same reward. Most American Universities run on two separate semesters, but Oxford University has it set up differently. They run on three separate terms, the first being Michaelmas term from October to December, then Hilary term from January to March, and finally Trinity term from April to June. I liked seeing all the differences this University has compared to the universities back home, and it definitely has changed my perspective on how I look at higher education.

After touring the University, me and some classmates attended a pub suggested by a tour guide called “Turf Tavern”. You had to walk behind a ‘secret’ alley to get there, and it met expectations! I could see it as a place students or adults go to relax and have fun after a long school day. The food was alright, but the drinks were the main attraction.

After lunch, we were able to see the Ashmolean Museum. This was Britain’s first public museum. It featured stunning art and figures, dating back hundreds and thousands of years. There were some very interesting artifacts that depicted several different cultures and time periods. I really enjoyed seeing the wide range of galleries, and I learned a lot about our past!

Turf Tavern passageway

The Quads, Christ Church

Limestone Stela dedicated to Isis, King Ramesses II (1290-1224 BC)

Year in Review

[ “Year in Review”  is where you should reflect on the past year and show how you have evolved as a person and as a student.  You may want to focus on your growth in a particular area (as a leader, scholar, researcher, etc.) or you may want to talk about your overall experience over the past year.  For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.]

G.O.A.L.S.

[ “G.O.A.L.S.” is a place where students write about how their planned, current, and future activities may fit into the Honors & Scholars G.O.A.L.S.: Global Awareness, Original Inquiry, Academic Enrichment, Leadership Development, and Service Engagement. For more guidance on using your ePortfolio, including questions and prompts that will help you get started, please visit the Honors & Scholars ePortfolio course in Carmen. To get answers to specific questions, please email eportfolio@osu.edu. Delete these instructions and add your own post.

  • Global Awareness: Students cultivate and develop their appreciation for diversity and each individual’s unique differences. For example, consider course work, study abroad, involvement in cultural organizations or activities, etc.
  • Original Inquiry: Honors & Scholars students understand the research process by engaging in experiences ranging from in-class scholarly endeavors to creative inquiry projects to independent experiences with top researchers across campus and in the global community. For example, consider research, creative productions or performances, advanced course work, etc.
  • Academic Enrichment: Honors & Scholars students pursue academic excellence through rigorous curricular experiences beyond the university norm both in and out of the classroom.
  • Leadership Development: Honors & Scholars students develop leadership skills that can be demonstrated in the classroom, in the community, in their co-curricular activities, and in their future roles in society.
  • Service Engagement: Honors & Scholars students commit to service to the community.]

Career

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Artifacts

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About Me

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