Reading/writing intensive, but the best college experience I've ever had. Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

On-site administration of your program

The administration was very supportive of the students. For example, for one of my tutorials, I ended up directing a medieval play that required props. Not only did CMRS give me money to purchase said props, but they also ordered pizzas and drinks for the actors and crew the night of the performance. Our Senior Tutor even participated in the play, and the Principal and his wife came to watch the show.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

There were a few issues with heating, especially water heating in showers, and the beds could be improved, but overall very good housing for Oxford.

The program allowed students to either cook their own meals, or to eat at the Keble dining hall. For the most part, I cooked my own meals. Sharing the kitchen became an issue, but that is mostly a space issue.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

CMRS had a good Keble student orientation set up. But to really feel integrated, it was up to the student to join orgs and make friends. Those of us who joined outside orgs made loads of Oxford friends. Those that stayed inside the program throughout the semester didn't have any Oxford friends. I joined an a cappella group and made Keble friends as well, and felt that by having outside-program friends, I felt much more at home in Oxford.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

CMRS has an arrangement with a practice nearby. The practice itself is not well organized at all and would not admit me to see a physician. However, when CMRS found out, they immediately corrected the situation and personally called the practice, straightening out insurance issues. Additionally, every student was required to sign up for the insurance, which is included in the cost of the program.

Like any city, Oxford can be a bit sketchy at times. But as long as you're with other people at night, coming back to CMRS should be perfectly safe.

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

Most students cooked for themselves, and we would pair up with other students to buy groceries and cook. Considering the Wellesley mealplan is quite expensive, I think I remained in budget with my food costs. Personal expenses varied from person to person.

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• Americans

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• Americans

• The location- right in the city centre
• Affiliation with Keble College
• Excellent resources, libraries, and tutors.

• Guest policies
• Kitchen could be expanded
• Enforcing the requirement that each student join an outside organization; instead many students spent all their time in the building, so tensions rose.

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