UNIQ - Oxford

So last week, I was lucky enough to be able to stay at Oxford University for a whole week! I got onto their summer school and I attended the Engineering course. Oxford is such an amazing city with beautiful architecture. I love how you can walk everywhere.

I stayed in Jesus college and I've got to say, I really love the collegiate system. The people in our college felt like our family :) and we were pretty central so there was a tesco nearby and the market place was adorable.

Jesus College, Quad 2

I also found a Harry Potter shop!!!

The engineering course was so fun! I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I did. We had some interesting lectures such as the one about Artificial Intelligence and we got to use CAD and I LOVE using CAD. It reminded me of the times in year9 when I made a Tigger memory stick :) we also built bridges and did some maths which was really hard but I was so happy when I completed the sheet. Unfortunately, when playing with robots, ours didn't work at all. We didn't know why it wasn't working. I was disappointed as I was really looking forward to doing some coding.

Designed on CAD and then printed out on a 3D printer

Socially, the week was really good as well. It was fun chilling in the common room with everyone, going punting, exploring the town, staying up late chatting. I had a go at rowing the punt (not sure of the technical term to use). It's really difficult because the pole is really heavy and it floats so resists the water when you try to shove it into the ground. I accidently dropped the pole in the water (luckily it floats) so we had to paddle back to save it. I got pretty soaked in the process. I also managed to whack myself in the mouth with the pole which was painful. Also, I boat-hopped which was fun so by the end of it I was in another group's boat haha. 

The IMPS (improvisation group) were so good! It's so clever how they come up with jokes on the spot! We also did some sports and on the last night, we had a formal dinner (food is absolutely top notch) and then went to a club in our fancy dress. It was really fun dancing and making more new friends.

Jesus family :)

My Scottish friend

I really miss Oxford. I love the atmosphere there and I especially miss my college buddies and the friends I made there.

First night