Perhaps the most exciting day of the program so far dawned bright and sunny, and eight coaches full of students, bubbling with anticipation, set off to... London!
Students spent this morning with their Major classes visiting attractions relevant to their curriculum; Drama, for example, went to the National Theatre and observed street performers in Covent Garden, whilst Medical Science toured the Huntarian Museum of Surgery, and Literature & the Fantastic travelled to King's Cross Station in search of Platform Nine and Three Quarters! From all accounts these trips were truly fascinating and really brought to life much of the previous week's teaching.
After lunch, students were given the opportunity to go on walking tours around the city, choosing from a myriad of exciting options including 'Greatest Hits of London' (led by none other than the Director, Michael McKinley, himself), the British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral & the Tower of London. These fantastic walks allowed students to explore the parts of London most interesting to them, whilst also providing innumerable photo opportunities and brilliant memories.
Following free time and a much needed dinner, both students and faculty boarded the coaches back to Oxford, exhausted yet buzzing following a great day, and ready for, if possible, an even busier weekend- think fencing, boat trips, a dance night, yoga, karaoke and the big Pembroke-Oriel sports' challenge, and you'll come somewhere close to imagining what's in store!
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