Brilliant! Past Review
By A student (Anthropology., St. Mary's College of Maryland) - abroad from 01/06/2012 to 04/14/2012 with
Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies - Oxford
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned to trust myself and that I could participate in an academically rigorous program and succeed. It was most definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None | 
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 It was the most academically challenging and rewarding program I have ever had the privilege to take part in.  | 
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? | 
Yes
 
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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? | About 200 pounds | 
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Do not go out to eat every night. | 
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No | 
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 | 
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | How easy it was to travel in England/Europe. | 
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