Vanessa Quirk
I'm a senior at the George Washington University who has just gotten back from a year abroad at Oxford University. I had an amazing year of Pimms, pubs, cycling, sight-seeing - I even tried my hand at rowing! And, I managed to squeeze some academic work in there as well. When I'm not gushing about Oxford or my other travels, I'm generally humming/singing, reading, or obsessively playing spider solitaire.
Hometown: Huntington, NY
School: The George Washington University
Where I've Lived Abroad: Oxford, United Kingdom
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Austria
Bring a scarf to the opera
Vienna is known for its classical music scene, which you can take part in for an amazingly cheap price. You may have heard that on the day of a performance ... read more
03 Feb 2009
Greece
Free dessert!
You have to love the Greeks. Not only is their food amazingly delicious, they want you to have as much of it as possible - even for free! Most meals in ... read more
03 Feb 2009
United Kingdom
There's no such thing as free TV
When studying abroad in the UK, be aware that you cannot have a TV without purchasing a pretty expensive TV license. Not only that, but the "TV police" will hound ... read more
03 Feb 2009
United Kingdom
All hail the kebab van
England is not exactly known for its culinary prowess, and Oxford is no exception. However, there is one culinary delight beloved by all Oxford students, one that cannot compare to ... read more
03 Feb 2009
United Kingdom
Keep your feet off the grass!
Every college at Oxford has its own unique quirks and idiosyncrasies that weed out the tourist from the genuine student. But, here's a general rule of thumb: don't ... read more
03 Feb 2009
Hungary
Get thee to the baths!
Visiting Budapest, you'll probably get around to all the beautiful castles noted in your guide book. But, if you're like me, you will look upon your guide book ... read more
03 Feb 2009
United Kingdom
May Day in Oxford: Prepare for madness
In Oxford, it is sacred tradition to herald the burgeoning spring with a choir of men and boys singing at dawn at the top of majestic Magdalen tower. Unfortunately, the ... read more
