Oxford

From its beginning in the 11th century, Oxford has been a center of philosophical inquiry and teaching. How was the universe formed and what is humankind’s place in it? What values should we live by and how do we discover...
For the absolute beginner as well as the experienced debater, this seminar focuses on every aspect of public speaking from voice, posture, and projection to research and argumentation. Students practice speaking every day and gain exposure to extemporaneous speaking and...
Drawing on Oxford as a center of medical and scientific research, as well as ethics and moral philosophy, this seminar investigates the many dimensions of human interaction with the biological world. Topics include genetic testing and modification, animal research, cross-species...
While at Cambridge, Vicky specialized in human geography and worked with refugees and asylum seekers in London and Calais. She went on to complete a Master of Science in Refugee and Forced Migration Studies at Oxford, furthering her interest in...
Rob is a writer, teacher, and Los Angeles native, although travel keeps him away from Hollywood for months at a time. As an undergraduate art history major at UCLA, he was assistant arts editor for the Daily Bruin and worked...
An engineer of architecture and a neuroscientist, Mihaela is an intellectual polymath with both architecture design and project management experience, as well as research experience in brain sciences. With studies spanning multiple disciplines, including cognitive science, neurosciences, aesthetics, AI, and...
While at Trinity College Dublin, Marina has been focusing on her medical studies and enjoying her time in Ireland. She herself was a Putney Pre-College student at Amherst College. She then worked as a Program Assistant at Oxford Academia and...
After earning master’s degrees in Economics (in Serbia) and Cognitive Science (in Vienna), Luka came to Oxford where he earned a doctorate in Experimental Psychology. His research focuses on the interplay between passions and reason, and he has taught innovative...
While at Taylor University, Kelli studied English with a focus in creative writing and spent a semester in Ireland studying Irish culture, history, and literature. After graduation, she led programs at the YMCA of the Rockies in Rocky Mountain National...
While at Harvard, Katherine studied Latin literature and Roman coinage. She enjoyed leading tours of Harvard’s campus with the community service group “Crimson Key.” As a member of Key, she also led a variety of activities for Harvard’s freshmen during...