The reasons why Oxford rocks my socks off...
"The City of Dreaming Spires"
Just imagine relaxing by the fire and sipping on a yummy hot chocolate in a warm, cosy pub on a frosty winter evening after a hard day in the library. Think how it would feel to be sitting in a beer garden with friends in the summer with the sun beaming on your face. Then, a cold fresh pint of local ale hits your lips after a stressful day at work. Also, imagine having the choice of not only delicious Indian, Chinese and Thai food at your doorstep, but Slovakian, Lebanese and Spanish too! Head to Cowley Road.
You don’t have to imagine these things; Oxford has it all. Yummy international cuisine and an abundance of wonderful traditional little pubs nestled in and around the city, waiting for you to step inside and enjoy. Live music, local ales and scrumptious traditional English food (yes, it does exist!) are just a few of of the awesome things about life in Oxford. My favourites are The Turf Tavern and Kings Arms in the city, but also The City Arms (student pub) is lively and cheap. Head to gorgeous Cafe Tarifa for scrummy cocktails made by George and Paddy!
Picture being here in Summer 2010 when Spain won the world cup. The streets were oozing with hundreds of people from all corners of the earth; celebrating, singing, laughing, cheering. The atmosphere was absolutely electric. This is one of the most incredible things about Oxford; you're able to experience the world at your doorstep because there's a variety of cultures buzzing around. It’s impossible not to be immersed in it on a daily basis whether at Uni or in the city, you can feel a magical international vibe which makes it such a cool city to study and live in. That night Spain won the world cup was my first ever night in Oxford and that multicultural twist and vibrancy had me hooked.
Now, think of a giant shark coming out of a roof or a bunch of crazy locals jumping in the river once a year to celebrate the 1st of May (May Day) or sleeping in a prison that's been converted into a hotel… Or think about visiting one of the oldest and biggest libraries in the world, or seeing where the magic of Harry Potter and Alice and Wonderland were made. Well, you don’t have to think - come to Oxford and see it for yourself!
Now, think of a giant shark coming out of a roof or a bunch of crazy locals jumping in the river once a year to celebrate the 1st of May (May Day) or sleeping in a prison that's been converted into a hotel… Or think about visiting one of the oldest and biggest libraries in the world, or seeing where the magic of Harry Potter and Alice and Wonderland were made. Well, you don’t have to think - come to Oxford and see it for yourself!
I’m in love with this city and will miss it when I leave after graduation in June. It’s such a vibrant hub of exciting history, culture, education, entertainment and dining. It’s quaint cobbled streets, awe-inspiring architecture and magnificent museums attract people from far and wide. Whether you’re a tourist, student or resident I’m sure you'll agree that no day or experience is ever the same in Oxford. For such a small city the amount of experiences on offer really takes the biscuit. Oxford offers a truly wonderful international experience while retaining it's fascinating traditional, historical and cultural status; how many cities in the world can do that?
So, to round it up… here is my Oxford in Pictures (all taken by me!)
Explore stunning Shotover Country Park just minutes away from Brookes Uni!
There's a Volleyball beach in Oxford! Yummy food and coffees too, at the Big Bang Oxford
Thanks so much for reading guys! Hope you enjoyed it. I'll be finishing Uni in a months time so the next blog will be telling a range of weird and wonderful stories about my Brookes journey and giving you a sneak peak of student life in pictures.
Cheers!
Lola
Hey Kelsey! Sweet to hear that, it is a pretty awesome city! Have you ever been here before? It super gorgeous here at the moment, the weather is unreal! Enjoy it as in the last year I've really gotten to know it better and realise I didn't explore half as much as I'd of liked to!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes back accross the pond!!
Lola