Past Review
By sam t (Geography and Cartography., Vassar College) for
IFSA: Oxford - Oxford University
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I became a better student.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was heavy, the grading system was tough, but experience was excellent. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They played only a minor role in by experience |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
They placed us in an essentially different city. |
| * Food: |
Its England. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There was essentially no culture shock because England and the U.S. are pretty similar in a lot of ways. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I never felt unsafe. |
| 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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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I would suggest that any serious American student take advantage of this excellent opportunity to be totally immersed in a unique and satisfying academic experience. |
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