Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This was an intensely academic program. Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/05/2017 to 04/21/2017 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about the British educational system.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The program was very good about keeping everyone informed.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had applied for disability housing, and I did not receive such.

* Food:

I primarily made my own food.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We remained outside of any Oxford college for most of the program. it was difficult to make friends with local students.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

I found it very academically rewarding.

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Academics
  • Fellow Middlebury students
* What could be improved?
  • Less academically intensive
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I would've known how intensive this program was going to be.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

From Copernicus to Newton
Course Department: HIST
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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Course Name/Rating:

British Children's Literature
Course Department: ENAM
Instructor:
Instruction Language: English
Comments:
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