Day Twenty

After a morning of major classes, Day Twenty on the Oxford Tradition proved one of the most eventful so far. There were two walking tours of Oxford where students had the opportunity to explore the town of Oxford even further and learn more about its history and culture.

Other students went on a tour of the Oxford Castle, which has served time as a Royal Castle, from which the City and upper reaches of the Thames Valley were administered, as a centre of justice, and for several hundred years – a Gaol – hidden from the public view behind impenetrable 5 metre high stone walls. Its no wonder that the Castle is one of Oxford's premiere attractions.

In the afternoon, a talk was given by Dr Nick Black, formally a teacher of Molecular Medecine on the Oxford Tradition, entitled Life as a Junior Doctor. Dr Black spoke about the UK medical education system and the transition between high school life and doctor life. With several interesting, funny and sad stories, this was a truly inspiring talk, especially for those students interested in pursuing medecine as a career.

Later in the evening, the Oxford Tradition's famous Coffe House Talent Show was held, where students had the opportunity to showcase their various talents for all to admire. Singers, dancers, musicans, poets, jugglers and many more took to the stage in front of their peers and teachers - each act was truly spectacular!