So, as an American, we lack the history and grandeur of a city like Oxford. Trying to drive down Longwall or biking from Merton College to North Oxford is admittedly difficult, and some placements are very unfortunate for obvious reasons. For me, it's all about the academic atmosphere and overall aura of the city that makes me love it so much. I know my GPA is a little low, that's my main concern. Thank you for the response though, most people I met who had lived in the city for their entire lives felt the same way about Oxford.