Looking Back August 05, 2023

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The program was very academically rigorous and intense. To do well, I needed to spend 6 days in the library reading and writing for 7 hours per day. Readings were only accessible to us at the library, which made studying anywhere else a hassle. I learned a lot from my tutorials, but taking two tutorials along with a seminar at the same time was a bit too much. Oxford students only take two tutorials per term, and I think if we followed this model I would've been able to spend even more time on my tutorials as well as explore more of Oxford.

On-site administration of your program

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I was satisfied with my living arrangements. My room was clean and secure, and I was paired with the roommate I requested.

There was one kitchen for 35 students to share, which was really difficult.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

n/a

I did not fully understand the academic rigor of the program. When I decided to study abroad with this program, I wanted to improve my writing skills and spend time getting to know the area I was living in and the people who lived there. I felt that in my experience, if I wanted to do well academically, I had little to no free time and as a result, I barely got to explore Oxford.

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

Select all that apply

• Dorm

Select all that apply

• Americans

Select all that apply

• Americans

• Using tutorials as a means of instruction

• Get rid of the seminar
• Be more transparent about the academic rigor ahead of time
• On-site administration should communicate with students like the adults that they are