Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Fun and Challenging February 18, 2024

By (Philosophy, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/31/2023 to 12/11/2023 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Lots of knowledge. Definitely worthwhile.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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 loved everything there besides the social. But I am not very into social gatherings so it is okay.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 100 usd?
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Go to Tesco more often.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Advanced
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Yes.
How many hours per day did you use the language? 10+

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
  • Tutors
  • Food
* What could be improved?
  • Less parties
  • More academic components
  • I don't know
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring some books! They are expensive in the U.K.

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:

Philosophy of Language
Course Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Nick Tasker
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was challenging but I learned a lot from it. Dr. Tasker is fantastic.
Credit Transfer Issues: Yes - I am applying to transfer this credit back to Midd
Course Name/Rating:

Political Philosophy Seminar
Course Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Sophie Nicholls
Instruction Language: English
Comments: It was fantastic - challenging but fun. Dr. Nicholls is brilliant.
Credit Transfer Issues: