26 November 2012

Oxford Creative Writing Program - Week 2



Our second week at the Oxford creative writing summer school has come to an end, and how quickly it by as well!

This week was a interesting one. We went out on a weekend excursion to Blenheim Palace on Saturday the 4th of July.  The palace is a monumental home situated in the town of Woodstock in the Oxfordshire.  It is one of England's largest houses and the seat for the Dukes of Marlborough. It is also notable as the ancestral home and birth place of the celebrated Prime minister Sir Winston Churchill. The estate also houses many a stunning garden. Both the gardens and the palace were enthralling and stunning to walk around. We were also lucky to catch a jousting tournament complete with knights, horses and a bit of sword fighting! Much fun and enjoyment was had by all who attended.


On Friday afternoon the students from the classes held by Dr Sandie Byrne and Julie Hearn were treated to an afternoon tea in the Rector's drawing room. A vast array of delicious hand baked cakes and pastries were served. Many were also introduced to our first experience of the typical English summer drink, Pimms. A light and refreshing sort of fruity alcoholic cocktail. It was a lovely afternoon and everyone enjoyed mingling in the relaxed atmosphere whilst munching on the delectable produce.


Another thing that hit everyone this week were, the assignments! After receiving our assignments for our classes last week, I would have to admit that the realisation of how serious things getting didn't really hit me at least until the Monday of week 2. Therefore much of this week was indeed taken by just that, assignments. Panic! Many of us traveled down the street to Tesco and stocked up on student study snacks. 

Fortunately I got everything under control and pulled together all my pieces of assignments together, to a stage that I was pleased with them. So nervous about handing them in though ( I mean, it's Exeter college!)


We were fortunate last week to have gotten to experience some very hot and sunny weather. I was almost under the impression that the whole ' grey and rainy' English weather idea that I had been led to believe was in fact a myth. Well that myth was certainly dispelled this week, as we have been treated to plenty of overcast days. Not to mention the odd rain shower and thunder storm. To be honest, I had kind of been looking forward to seeing Oxford in the rain.  I can not believe that the second week went by so fast and we are up to our last week already!


The has been such a whirlwind of amazing experiences, I am looking forward to catching you all up on our last week!

See you later,

Kiri

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