The Oxford Experience (Middlebury Edition) September 15, 2023

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My time at Oxford was profoundly academically enriching, namely the tutorial system which ensured a close and personally-tailored education in all my areas of study.

On-site administration of your program

The admin staff was always helpful if I ever had any questions and helped me settle into the new routine faster.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I liked my living arrangements; the dorm setup made it feel like college and also helped us form close connections.

The main food option was cooking yourself but I mainly found myself outsourcing meals.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

As I was studying abroad in an English-speaking country, the local culture felt familiar and easy to integrate into.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The healthcare insurance system was made clear to us and easily accessible when needed.

I felt mostly safe in our city and nothing of note occurred.

Overall, my experience at Oxford was the most academically enriching and fulfilling time of my student life. However, I call my experience there the "Middlebury Experience," because while I was able to engage with Oxford professors and the occasional Oxford student through clubs and certain classes, I rarely spent time with anyone other than American, Middlebury students.

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

As I mostly outsourced my food by buying meals or daily groceries, I spent quite a large amount on food throughout the term, but there are others who were able to budget more effectively.

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• Apartment

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• Americans

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• Americans

• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Freedom of research

• Immersion in local culture
• Meal accessibility
• Communication of support people

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