A week ago marked my third trip to Mississippi in the past 12 months. As I sat down with my cousin at High Point Coffee, she asked me what others probably would want to know: "Why?" She's a student at the University of Mississippi, commonly known as "Ole Miss," in Oxford and didn't know what would … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Oxford, Mississippi
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Harry Potter Landmarks in England
If you're a fan of the Harry Potter series like I am, you have to travel to the United Kingdom. I've been in London for two of the movie premieres and made special trips just to track down landmarks from the movies. And while there are even more filming locations throughout England and Scotland that … [Read more...] about Harry Potter Landmarks in England
Visiting Oxford University’s Colleges
Oxford University, arguably the most prestigious in the United Kingdom, is actually made up of over 30 distinct colleges with their own emphases and history. They're spread out all over town and are the spaces where the students learn, eat and live. Classes are held within each college, so it forms … [Read more...] about Visiting Oxford University’s Colleges
Oxford, England: The Original College Town
My school, College of Charleston, was founded in 1770 and was one of the first in America. While it doesn't predate Harvard, Yale, or Princeton, all of these schools were adapted from the models of those in Europe, including Oxford University. So you could say that Oxford, England is the … [Read more...] about Oxford, England: The Original College Town