Duke University Office of Study Abroad

Dear Global Education Office:

I took this picture outside Blenheim Palace, some 30 minutes away by bus from Oxford. In addition to being an astounding display of art and architecture, the palace itself is hailed as the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. It was raining that day, hence the umbrella, but even the weather could not mask the beauty of the Duke of Marlborough's homestead and its surrounding gardens. These were the moments that made for a euphoric summer in England.

The Duke in Oxford program was truly an incredible and unforgettable experience. Those six weeks seemed to fly by, but I left Oxford with a much greater understanding of English culture and Victorian Literature and a host of new memories and friends. The individualized instruction I received from the Oxford tutorial system challenged me to dig deeper into my essay topics and to fortify my arguments against avenues of attack. Throughout the weeks, I learned to write and argue both quickly and effectively, and I am certain these skills will prove invaluable in my future English classes at Duke and throughout my law school endeavors.

-Jie Wang