The first few days were taken up largely by Rhodes events: receptions, meet and greets, etc. There are a lot of Rhodes Scholars here! Almost all the Rhodes Scholars stay for a second year, many stay for a third, and some for a fourth (unfunded). They are from the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Bermuda, Jamaica and the Commonwealth Caribbean, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, and Pakistan.
I have met my adviser, who seems fairly laid back, and my lab mates, who also seem alright. I've been given a large quantity of reading material to catch up on, and I will start a few biology courses next week.
The Warden of the Rhodes House gave a welcome speech that was well composed and delivered, in which he talked about pursuing passions, extending spheres of comfort, and as Cecil Rhodes requested, "Fighting the world's fight." After elaborating on all the opportunities that a Rhodes is provided at Oxford, he implored, "Please go home as little as you can- there is plenty time for that later, and the opportunities here should not be missed."
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