3. Oxford

Established around 1096, Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second-oldest university in continuous operation in the whole world. Around the 19th century, students were required to take an exam in their first year that focused on classical languages. This further speaks to the aristocratic privilege Fitzhenry experienced — and, as he does not finish his degree, the little care he has for this access.

“A private tutor was engaged, who resided with the family for the purpose of preparing [Fitzhenry] for college, and at the age of seventeen he was entered at Oxford.” (85)