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Bonjour tout le monde, Hard to believe we are more than halfway through our first week of classes. Final projects are already underway, and the - [Radcliffe to Riddles: The Ultimate Oxford Scavenger Hunt](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/radcliffe-to-riddles-the-ultimate-oxford-scavenger-hunt/) - Follow along with our Oxford Academia students as they explore the winding, winsome roads of the “City of Dreaming Spires.” Our entire program ventured through the streets of Oxford to complete a scavenger hunt! This group started at the Ashmolean Museum. Another group was stationed at the Bridge of Sighs. Here’s another group at the - [Coolest Fans at the Ballpark](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/coolest-fans-at-the-ballpark/) - After a long day of learning, get a glimpse of how Oxford Academia students at Yale take time to unwind. We have been making the most of our evenings, but last night’s outing was definitely a fan-favorite! We headed to Dunkin’ Park to catch the Hartford Yard Goats baseball team in action where it happened - [The Future of Finance: An Introduction to Blockchain Technology](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/the-future-of-finance-cash-to-crypto-blockchain-introduction/) - The Oxford Academia at Yale’s Future of Finance: Cash to Crypto seminar was taught by Professor Demetrios Tseas, who wrote an introductory blog post on blockchain technology. This post was previously published in the 2024 Oxford Academia at Yale program blog. Welcome to Oxford Academia at Yale summer program! We’re thrilled to have bright young - [Inside the Business Major](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/inside-the-business-major/) - Get an inside look at Oxford Academia's 2024 Business seminar in this summer blog post: The Business, Banking, and Markets group has had an exciting week of classes. So far they’ve covered everything from supply and demand to business model development, and the 2008 financial crisis. 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Read on to find out - [Exploring Oxford through Literature](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/exploring-oxford-through-literature/) - Students at Oxford Academia explored English literature through hands-on classes, literary discussions, and cultural excursions around Oxford. From studying Brideshead Revisited to discovering C.S. Lewis at Magdalen College, their summer journey was filled with academic and personal growth. Read this blog post from the summer of 2023 to learn more about their experiences: In our - [The Grand Finale: Unveiling Majestic Threads of Creativity, Cuisine, and Culture](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/the-grand-finale-unveiling-majestic-threads-of-creativity-cuisine-and-culture/) - Across the various major seminars at Paris Academia, students embarked on a transformative academic journey in Paris over the summer of 2023. Engaging in fashion design, culinary arts, language immersion, and an exploration of law and society, their varied experiences in åthe City of Light promise to significantly impact their academic and professional paths. Read - [Conservation Dilemmas: Choosing Which Species to Save](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/conservation-dilemmas-choosing-which-species-to-save/) - In our Oxford Academia Bioethics Seminar, students discussed the ethical aspects of studying consciousness and then explored Conservation Dilemmas, prioritizing limited resources for biodiversity preservation. During a museum visit, they simulated conservation decisions, choosing emblematic species like honeybees, worms, and coral, emphasizing the delicate balance between economic interests and wildlife protection. Find out more in - [Inspirational Tales from Creative Writing Majors](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/inspirational-tales-from-creative-writing-majors/) - Our Oxford Academia Creative Writing majors gathered inspiration from the environment around them and rarely stayed in the classroom. Here is a blog post from the leaders and students on the Creative Writing program at Oxford over the summer of 2023. It was a cool summer, and we spent the time hiding from a light - [Webinar: Oxford Academia Summer 2023](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/webinar-oxford-academia-summer-2023/) - Hear from Professor Jim Basker and learning about Oxford Academia programs for summer 2023! This webinar was recorded March 8, 2023. For a list of upcoming live webinars, click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-pVBk5muKk - [Webinar: Conversation with an Alum Student](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/webinar-conversation-with-an-alum-student/) - Join Professor Jim Basker in conversation with an alum of Oxford Academia to hear about the experience. This webinar was recorded February 14, 2023. For a list of upcoming live webinars, click here. https://youtu.be/LMyWUAM2V2I - [Webinar: Meet Oxford Faculty](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/webinar-meet-oxford-faculty-2022/) - Hear from Professor Jim Basker and two faculty members who will be joining Oxford Academia this summer in Oxford! This webinar was recorded January 31, 2022. For a list of upcoming live webinars, click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-P7BxV6vMI - [Webinar: An Overview of Oxford Academia](https://oxfordacademia.com/blog/webinar-oxford-overview/) - We're happy to share our first webinar on Oxford Academia programs in Oxford, Paris, and Siena. Join Professor James Basker and Governor Peter Shumlin to learn more about our Oxford Academia offerings for summer 2022, including the new additions of Paris Academia at The American University of Paris and Siena Academia at the University of ## Directors - [Emma Smith](https://oxfordacademia.com/directors/emma-smith/) - Emma’s love of language, literature, and food have drawn her to travel since she was a high schooler herself. Though the pandemic stunted her study abroad plans, she seized the opportunity to move to Madrid, Spain, after graduation to teach English as a Second Language at a vocational school. 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He was born into educational summers and has globe-trotted throughout Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas leading and developing Putney programs and meeting with - [Andrew Manzella](https://oxfordacademia.com/directors/andrew-manzella/) - Originally from Buffalo, New York, Andrew has traveled extensively in Costa Rica and first led the middle school service program there in 2017. He has worked as a community journalist in Western New York and designed and operated escape rooms in Buffalo’s historic First Ward. Andrew currently directs Career programs in Italy, Ireland and Scotland, - [Debbie Derrig](https://oxfordacademia.com/directors/debbie-derrig/) - Born in Townshend, VT and raised in Putney, Debbie has been a part of Putney’s Admissions/Registration team for the past 24 years. She also coordinates office management at the Putney Barn. 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She has led Putney programs in Dominica, Fiji, and New England, and previously directed programming across Europe - [Rebekah Willey](https://oxfordacademia.com/directors/rebekah-willey/) - Rebekah is part of Putney’s Travel Coordination team. She advises families on travel logistics such as planning connecting travel and students traveling as unaccompanied minors. When not coordinating travel for Putney leaders and students, she is planning adventures for her four nephews, heading out on solo camping trips in rural Maine, or watching her two - [Renée McOwen](https://oxfordacademia.com/directors/renee-mcowen/) - Renée has been a part of Putney’s Admissions team for over 12 years. A Vermont native, and now a grandmother of three, Renée loves to be outdoors and enjoy the seasons with her friends and family. 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