Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A place where I belong Past Review

By (English and Art, Austin College) - abroad from 09/23/2011 to 06/15/2012 with

Arcadia: Oxford - University of Oxford

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained an appreciation for the similarities of people across cultures. It was beyond worthwhile. It was a life changing experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $100

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Other
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The Oxford tutorial system
  • The people I met
  • The Oxford atmosphere
* What could be improved?
  • More contact from Arcadia supervisors
  • Kitchen access
  • Traveling opportunities
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That I could chose any subject I wanted to study, and the tutor would try to find someone available. I did not have to chose courses based on the online reference.