Another week in Oxford!

I know it seems that I've kind of dropped off the face of the earth into England! I'm sorry for the lack of updates :) We had a week of summit sessions, then a week of OSAP orientation, and now I'm in the midst of studying and researching for my two tutorials. I met my International Business tutor on Monday and submitted my first essay. Then it was time to work on my law essay. I spent the majority of two days in the library reading and researching for that. Then today I finished a marathon writing day...16 hours! It ended up being 1900 words, which was more than I needed, but I'm hoping that's okay, since I cut it down from 2300 :) I was planning to go to the Christian Union meeting tonight, but unfortunately did not have my paper done yet. I'll meet with my jurisprudence tutor tomorrow and submit my paper. And then more reading and writing will begin! But, I'll at least take some time to do some fun things like clean, cook, and sleep, lol. I'm going out to a celebratory lunch with my roommate Sarah tomorrow now that we're both done with our first week of tutorials!
 I spent so long writing today that my legs got really sore, so I ended up going for a run at about 11pm. It was actually really nice outside, aside from the rain. We live right next to this creepy, dark alley that runs behind the train station. But, I think I've finally adjusted to city life, because it doesn't really scare me anymore.Plus, no one carries guns here which is so different from the slums of Mongtomery.


I'm a member of Trinity College here. Last night I went to Trinity's law society meeting. It was very interesting. A representative from Bird & Bird was speaking on the 20 issues @ 2020, and basically many of the changes taking place in the law world. Then they had a fancy reception with wine and really nice hors d'eourves. I had a chat with some girls who were music majors but in the process of getting law internships. Then I put on my gown and headed to dinner in the hall. I met Laura (our Trinity student, WISC/OSAP representative), Sarah, and another WISC student. The hall is absolutely beautiful! We walked in and paid first. It was only about 3.90 pounds, since there meals are all subsidized by the government. Anyways, we sit down, everyone in black academic gowns. Someone at the head table strikes a gavel, and instantly every chair in the hall is pushed backwards and everyone stands up. The head of Classics says the prayer in Latin, and everyone says amen and sits down. They brought our first course of melon boats. Later they pick up those plates and bring the main dish. It is chicken with a mushroom gravy sauce, served with roast potatoes, broccoli, and corn. Then we have pudding (aka dessert), which was chocolate cake with chocolate sauce. It was very delicious. :) I mostly love the beautiful dining hall, with all of its stunning architecture!


Alright, time to get some sleep before my tutorial in the morning. God has been so good to me. He is teaching me so much and blessing me in so many ways. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement. I pray that you are having a blessed week!