Tag: English literature
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How I Came to Study English in College (and why I stayed that way)
A few months ago someone commented on one of my blog posts asking if I could write about how I came to study English literature in college. Since my second to last semester of college begins in just two days, I thought now would be a good time to finally answer this question. Growing up,…
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Returning to Oxford | Holly Goes Abroad
Long time, no see! Now that I’m back at Oxford for the start of Hilary Term it’s time to get back on track with chronicling my study abroad adventures. Today I’ll be talking about the strange feeling of returning to Oxford after being home for several weeks, lounging around my house in pajamas and eating…
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My Problem with Shakespeare | Discussion
Confession: I don’t particularly like Shakespeare. Usually when I tell people I’m not a huge fan of Shakespeare I receive a piercing glare and a disapproving “Really?” This conversation inevitably results in me trying to defend my opinions while undergoing intense scrutiny from the opposing party. Apathy towards the Bard was the norm when I…
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