Incredible experience academically and socially that helped me grow personally. Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/03/2012 to 04/14/2012 with
Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies - Oxford
I learned that I could throw myself into a wholly new situation that was challenging academically and succeed and have a great time. It was totally worthwhile
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
High level of academic rigor where we were constantly challenged to perform to the best of our abilities coupled with a highly supportive and encouraging environment. The staff and professors were wonderful and extremely dedicated to the program. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Fully stocked kitchen, with individual fridges and a common room with Tv and DVD player. Wifi throughout residence. Computers and Printers available 24/7 with free printing. Great location right in the Middle of Downtown area of Oxford. |
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Keble dining hall was not too bad, but not too close. We found it easier to cook for ourselves, especially with the fully stocked kitchen and fridges. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
British people are difficult to meet and less likely to open up at first. But if you put in the time to finding people and joining clubs, it is definitely possible to make some lasting friendships with locals. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
We have a doctor specially assigned to care for us at all times if and when the need arises. |
| * Safety: |
Oxford itself is extremely safe and we always felt safe in the building and in the areas surrounding it. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| * 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? | 40-60 pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | if you can cook for yourself. Although restaurants are generally very expensive in England, grocery stores are generally not bad at all. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | A little more about english popular culture and history |
