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British locals and people from all over to climb many stairways and handle your students in the Oxford Experience have
the world. While middle aged and older own luggage. The college does not try to the privilege of roaming inside Christ
people predominate, younger enrollees emulate a hotel and its medieval build- Church’s high walls and strolling in the
are part of the mix. ings do not have ramps or elevators. private Masters’ Garden (and playing
croquet there during the week).
Students move into the college on Sun- Christ Church is known as one of Ox-
day and attend classes Monday through ford University’s most distinguished and
Friday. Unless enrolled for a subsequent beautiful colleges. It has produced 13 Oxford Experience 2014
week’s course, college rooms must be va- British prime ministers. Lewis Carroll
cated on Saturday. In a 500-year old col- wrote his Alice tales while in residence as Six one-week sessions of the Oxford Ex-
lege, room sizes and furniture vary great- a mathematics don. The College chapel perience will run from July 6 to August
ly. As an early enrollee, my own room was is also Oxford’s Cathedral, offering ser- 16, 2014. All details are available at the
choice: very large and comfortable, with vices and hosting music performances. website, www.oxfordexperience.info.
a bed, dresser, huge desk, two lounge Unlike campuses in the United States, Click “Programme” on the left-hand
chairs and a fireplace. A limited number all the Oxford colleges are closed to the menu to see dates and course offer-
of ensuite rooms with a private bath are public except for limited areas on certain ings. Classes, meals and adjunct activi-
available. They cost more and sell out days. The exterior areas at Christ Church ties make for a jam-packed week. If you
quickly. Other rooms have a wash basin, are beautifully landscaped and its large want to explore the Oxford area in more
but shared toilets and showers. Expect meadow is publically accessible. Only depth, build in some extra days at other

46 Wine Dine & Travel Winter 2014