Spring at Oxford's Keble College Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/04/2016 to 04/16/2016 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program
I learned better study habits, how to approach intense academic writing, time management, adaptability, open-mindedness, and cultural awareness amongst others. I did find the overall experience worthwhile.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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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? |
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* Food: |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
Since the program was through Middlebury College, an American-based institution, it was entirely comprised of American students, making daily interaction with locals in academic and social settings difficult. As a result of attending Oxford through an affiliate centre, we were not full-Oxford students, but rather, affiliate students, making the experience not entirely as immersive as it could've been. Retrospectively, I would apply directly to Oxford University's Visiting Student Programme. |
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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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ~$150+ |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Save money with organizing community dinners or with a small group allowing you to buy in bulk, which ultimately cuts down on individual meal costs. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? |
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? | How much money I would spend abroad and best practices for budgeting. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |