I think it's easy to get so bogged down with work that we forget why we chose our majors in the first place. It is a luxury to study something we find fascinating, and feel rewarded by doing so.

One major difference I've noticed at Oxford is that no one has poked fun at me for studying English. People are here to work hard, and no matter their course, they will develop serious critical thinking and writing skills. At home, people inherently judge you for studying something they deem as easy or unnecessary. Here, many people study English and other Humanities based subjects. It is a freeing feeling that is also a bit daunting since I know the expectations are set high. However, the fact that my courses are now exactly what I'm interested in is such a pleasure and a gift.