FYSA Oxford
Exploring Europe
Oxford In-Residence
Once students arrive in Europe, they spend the first part of the semester in Oxford, England, living in-residence at Mansfield College. Courses are off on Wednesdays for studying, which allows students to travel on the weekends stress-free!
A Typical Day in Oxford
- 8:00 AM – Wake up! It’s time for breakfast at the Mansfield College Dining hall. Breakfast is pop-in full English M-W!
- 9:30 AM – Head to your first of two daily (MTThF) classes.
- 1:00 PM – Walk over to the Covered Market for a sandwich from Oxford Sandwich Company or stop in one of Oxford’s many lunch spots.
- 2:00 PM – Spend your afternoon exploring Oxford–shop the Gloucester Green open-air market, take a jog through Port Meadow or University Parks, visit Oxford’s other colleges, or go punting on the river. You can even take afternoon tea at the Randolph Hotel or the Grand Cafe!
- 5:30 PM – Dinner in the Mansfield College’s historic dining hall
- 6:30 PM – Head over to the pitch for an evening soccer practice, or take a simple stroll through Christ Church Meadow along the Cherwell River.
- 8:00 PM – Take some time to do homework or study and prepare to do it all over again tomorrow
- 10:00 PM – You’re finally ready for some rest—unless you’ve got enough energy to head to trivia night or a play with your friends!
European Travel
During the second half of the semester, students journey by bus to multiple European cities. Students take two courses during this portion of the program, and they attend lectures and visit numerous sites that enhance and contribute to their courses. Travel portion destinations are chosen based on their relevance to the ID 2242 and MUSI 3621 syllabi.
Possible destinations may include:
Paris, France
Bruges, Belgium
Dresden, Germany
Prague, Czech Republic
Vienna, Austria
Florence, Italy
Venice, Italy
Rome, Italy
A Typical Day on the Road
- 7:00 AM – Breakfast in the hotel
- 8:00 AM – Museum #1
- 10:30 AM – City walking tour
- 12:00 PM – Grab a quick lunch
- 1:30 PM – Museum #2
- 3:00 PM – Free time
- 7:00 PM – Concert
- 10:00 PM – Rest and relaxation