In my (admittedly pathetic) defense I have been really busy with school. Our terms are only 8 weeks here, but they are very intense! Since arriving back at Oxford in mid January I have already written 9 papers, ranging in length from 5-9 pages. I am really loving my work despite the fact that it is so demanding. I am especially enjoying my class on New Testament: Paul. Last week I wrote about Paul's view of the state.
But now for the more interesting stuff--Oxford events! I've attended a few black tie events since the last time I posted. First was the Mansfield Ball a few weeks ago, which only happens every 3 years. It was weirdly kind of like prom but with incredible food, a way better location, and live music.
Left to right: Rachel, Maggie, Bella, Evelyn, and me
Leah and me
Sophie and me
Near the end of the night and totally exhausted: Sarah, Raul, and me
Dance floor: Amy, Sarah, Erin, me, Adrea, Emily, Hyerin, Haley, and Reem
The weekend after that, my dear friend Dori from Wellesley visited me. I met up with her in London and then we came to Oxford. In London we went to an open food market and then the Tate Modern. After that we took the bus back to Oxford and I showed her around Mansfield. Dori's friend Brett, who is doing an MPhil at Oxford, also showed us around her college (Corpus Christi). It was a blast!
The Globe Theatre in London
Corpus Christi College
Dori and me in front of the Radcliffe Camera
Finally, last night was another formal formal hall and Champagne and Chocolates. Formal formal is a four course meal with black tie attire. We had mushroom soup, ham and chutney, sea bass, and sticky toffee pudding. It was delicious
Sarah and me
L to R: Adrea, me, Sarah, and Erin at C&Cs
