a truly memorable experience (in many ways!) Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/02/2017 to 06/15/2018 with
Mansfield College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program
the tutorial system was very rigorous and required a lot of critical thinking. It helped me become a sharp thinker and a better writer.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The workload was rigorous but definitely manageable. I had to write weekly essays but found the tutorial system very rewarding. |
* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
visiting students for Mansfield college are placed in off-campus accommodations. I lived about 15 mins away from Mansfield. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It's hard to find another place like Oxford, and it was a nice change from my experience at my home institution. My tutors and schoolwork challenged me constantly, the social scene (formal halls, college balls) kept me busy, and I got to travel extensively in Europe as well. |
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) |
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Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I did a fair amount of research before going to Oxford so nothing really surprised me. If you are interested in the program I'd suggest that you do the same. |