OXFORD

Today we visited the city of Oxford in England. Oxford was a historical city full of classical education and architecture. I immediately felt like this was the type of place I could stay for a while due to the traditional community feel. Oxford University is one of the oldest, well-known, and prestigious universities in the world. It has housed and educated some very famous people including Issac Newton and Bill Clinton. The school emerged from the religious institutions of the dark ages. This is amazing to me that they evolved from a different era. The classic architecture sets the town apart and contributes to the unique appeal of Oxford. Places like the Sheldonian Theater and the Bandian Library from the 17th century represent the gothic traditional architecture that you see at Oxford. I was also impressed by the quality and detail the architecture provided in the town. Overall my main takeaways from Oxford are their respect for education and tradition that contribute to the quality of the town we visited.

-Stephanie
Grade 10