Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A great academic experience September 18, 2023

By (History, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/03/2023 to 04/13/2023 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 independence and taking care of myself. It was very worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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 got out of the program exactly what I was hoping for- an opportunity to experience tutorial style classes and access Oxford's amazing library resources.

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)

n/a

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Probably around 100 pounds.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Cooking for yourself instead of eating out, which is super expensive in the UK.

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
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
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?
  • Community in the Middlebury dorm
  • Academic resources
  • Opportunity to be at Oxford
* What could be improved?
  • Field trips
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/a

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 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:

PSCI 0220

Course Department: Political Science
Instructor: John Helferich
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was a very good class. We were assessed on participation and papers and he was a very knowledgeable professor.
Credit Transfer Issues: No transfer issues.
Course Name/Rating:

HIST 0550

Course Department: History
Instructor: Michael Drolet
Instruction Language: English
Comments: A very challenging but well-taught course with a brilliant professor. Should probably be categorized as PHIL because we really didn't cover historical events at all.
Credit Transfer Issues: No issues.