Merton College

Merton College is one of the colleges that makes up Oxford University. Each college has its own administration, and teaches different subjects. They are generally quite small - each year, 200 to 300 people graduate and friendships are formed more easily than larger universities. Merton College was founded by Walter de Merton, chancellor to Henry III in 1260. It was interesting because the students themselves decided the way the university was run. The college is located in the southeastern part of Oxford, and is very large. It has beautiful gardens. You can visit until 4 pm, though on Sunday there are reduced hours.