I spent the day in Cambridge with Stephanie and Meredith.
I knew I wouldn't be missing much in my class because we were going to be talking about using graphing calculators and that topic doesn't apply to what I teach. And besides, I learned a lot in Cambridge, so I think the trip was fully justified.
We took a two hour walking tour of the city with a guide first thing. This was a great decision because we were able to get oriented so we could find our own way around later.
Our guide told us lots about Cambridge University and its colleges, including that the academic year at Cambridge U. consists of 3 8-week terms--that's it! When you consider that a college education only takes 3 years in the UK (as opposed to 4 years in the US) this just does not seem like enough time to learn much. But, I must say I was keenly aware that the students I saw everywhere are among the most brilliant in the world. Nerd alert!
Below are pictures of some of the things I saw in Cambridge.
St. Benet's Church-the oldest building in Cambridgeshire.Built by Saxons in 1025.
The 'Round Church'--second oldest building in Cambridgeshire.Built in 1130.
One of only 4 round churches in England.
The library of Trinity College.Why couldn't Trinity College in Palos Heights, IL be this cool?!
Bridge over the River Cam behind Trinity College.Also cannot compare to the 'creek' behind TCC in Palos Heights.
Walking toward St. John's College.
St. John's College.
King's College Chapel.
Carved stone ceiling in the chapel--amazing!
One of the many stained-glass windows in the chapel.
Carved oak 'curtain' with pipe organ on top.The next pictures are just show some, how should I say it...
...unusual place names.
Can't help but giggle, I don't know why exactly.
...unusual place names.
Can't help but giggle, I don't know why exactly.
'Christ's Pieces' is the name of a park.
WHO thought this would be a good name?
Another river shot--I just liked the covered pedestrian bridge.
My travel buddies--who did not have to skip class to go to Cambridge!
2 comments:
Hee, hee...Christ's Pieces...like Reese's Pieces! The question is, what pieces are they? Hey, there's a toe! I found a piece of Christ's elbow over here!
Wasn't Cambridge great? I thought it was so lovely. And I second the notion about TCC...not quite as awesome at Trinity College Cambridge.
Also, the academic year at Ohio U is only three 10-week terms, so I guess OU grads should be at least 2 weeks smarter than Cambridge students.
I guess OU students aren't smarter...the difference is 6 weeks each academic year, not two. :) Hee hee. Just teasing you. (In your defense, you did say 'at least' two weeks.)
I have 3 10-week terms as well, but for some reason I find this more acceptable at a post-grad level.
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