Oxford

Happy March!
Yesterday I took another trip gratis the school to Oxford, home of one of England's oldest and finest universities. It is about two-and-a-half hours south of Nottingham by coach. I am learning that no matter what part of England you go to, there is so much history waiting to be discovered. The town got its name because it was a perfect place to herd animals across the otherwise deep Thames River. Thus, "ox" + "ford"....Oxford.
There are 37 colleges that make up Oxford University. This just means that there are 37 different residences/study halls. The most famous and largest of the colleges is Christ Church. The Great Hall here also doubles as the dining hall in all the Harry Potter movies. Christ Church is also the supposed site of where St. Friedswine, patron saint of Oxford, established her priory.
Oxford is also the place where many early Reformers were martyred. St. Mary's Church, in fact, has a list of names of men who were sentenced to death in that church for holding to the doctrines of the Reformation. Also, there is a spot at the end of High Street marking where many of these same men were burned at the stake.
There were so many buildings to see, some of them designed by famed architect Christopher Wren. These include the Sheldonian Theater, the Radcliffe Camera and the Boudelain Library. I would definitely go back to Oxford if given the chance; however, I'd probably go when it is warmer. It was awful walking around in the bitter English cold!
I can't believe it is already the beginning of March and I will be returning to the states in three weeks. Actually, there is some question about this right now. My advisor from Piedmont contacted me and, through a serious of mistakes she made, has discovered that I need to stay until the end of May.
However, I don't have the financial means to stay. Also, I have already made committments for the month of April. Moreover, she cannot confirm one return date with me months ago and then expect me to simply drop everything and return on another date. To me, this is completely unethical and unfair.
I am in the process of solving this problem and have every intention of returning to the states in late March as originally planned. If you could keep this issue in your prayers, I would be so appreciative!