Thursday 06.00 1st July<br/>Kat<br/><br/>Reference the alcohol, its not something I regularly do and hence the alcohol, with the legal limit in the US being so high compared to over here, drinking is a right as university as the legal age is eighteen and for many kids it’s the first time they have been away from parental control with the option of cheap alcohol available.  Generally don’t drink anything on my own, except possibly in summer when I might have a cold beer in the garden, tend to drink wine when going out for meals now, something of an acquired taste and probably a reflection on the restaurants I tend to frequent rather than the pubs/bars when I was younger.  Though in England most traditional pubs have gone and have been replaced or renovated to be pub/restaurants now.<br/>In terms of your move, in some ways I’m glad you are scared, because its something so major and I wonder if your mum is saying that she would move over here just to support you.  I can understand that but I really don’t think she would enjoy living in London to be honest, away from everything she knows.  Even if things don’t work (and I’m still sure they will) then I will be there for you so you have someone to stay with or to fall back on if things don’t work or you have problems.<br/>In terms of the challenges ahead, they are exciting but you know I like to be prepared for every eventuality ( though I normally fail, especially with you which is why I love you so much still, plans get thrown out the window because you used to make so many decisions on a whim). It was good for me and made me realise that there was more to living with a plan, and one could be spontaneous and enjoy the moment.<br/>I assume that you have the tuition fees set aside or have a scholarship from the university as otherwise you wouldn’t have got in.  In terms of accommodation if you are on campus for the first year these are normally included within your first year fees.  After that it becomes trickier but that is your second year.  Living costs however will be harder to find unless you have savings, and the best option is to get a job.  You need to apply for a visa, you can do this through the british consulate and it should be fairly easy as you already have a student place, getting a student visa which enables you to also do part time work (You will need to specify this)  should enable you to get a part time job.<br/>Unless the University has some jobs you will need to apply once you are here, perhaps we can drive up to Oxford while you are with me and we can search out some jobs and interviews for you.<br/>Do you want me to find out more about the system at Oxford for you, which college are you going to and what are the details you have to date?<br/>Your humble and devoted Englishman<br/>Love Ben  x<br/>