Beyond working in the museums, my free time has been spent in various settings with engaging in open lectures, new exhibitions, plays, and relaxing in nature. In a shared townhouse, I have particularly been connecting with my housemates from various places (including the Netherlands, Argentina, India, Canada, Kentucky, and Georgia).
In particular, I have relished in traveling to all the bookstores, cafes, gardens, and viewing the beautiful architecture (especially as an art history fanatic). Attached below is an image of my favorite bookstore here, Blackwells, the Christ Church dining hall where they filmed Harry Potter, a cyanotype I created at the Arboretum, wild Horses in Port Meadow, and a large lily pad in the Oxford Botanical Garden.
Through engaging directly in the community, I have learned more about the artistic and cultural history of Oxford itself. In turn, discovered more about my interests, passions, and commitments to supporting inclusive communities.
Hi everyone! I am a rising Senior at Columbia College majoring in Cognitive Science and Visual Arts. As part of the 2024 Laidlaw cohort, I am deeply interested in the intersections of psychology, social anthropology, and the arts. My first summer specifically focused on understanding the role of forgiveness within Korean American communities.
This second summer, I am working at the Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM) at the University of Oxford to support with their community engagement team. My work includes creating more accessibility for the elderly and people with disabilities, and also using the archives to spotlight individuals who overcame adversity to promote mental well-being amongst youth.
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The photos are lovely!!
So many books! The countryside pictures are so beautiful too!