Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing and Rigorous! June 09, 2026

By (Elmhurst University) - abroad from 01/08/2026 to 04/18/2026 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile. It better immersed me with British history and culture. It also made me a better student.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

This program is amazing and provides a great deal of educational resources to students. It provides students with access to the Bodleian Library, Keble College Library, and the program's library. All of the tutors I had were very supportive and understanding. This program is academically rigorous and subsequently made me a better student, writer, and reader.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Administration was terrific! Everyone was very kind and provided a great deal of support towards students.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I loved my room and my roommate! Facilities and the housekeeper were also awesome!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Orientation helped provide students with a great deal of advice and information on British culture along with opportunities to socially integrate. The trips also helped students better understand aspects of British culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I felt very safe in Oxford.

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

I would do it all over again! This program changed my life. I met incredible people and made amazing friends. This program not only made me a better person, but I think it also made a better person.

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)

My friends and I found groceries to be cheaper in the U.K. than in the U.S., based on our experiences, so I thought I was able to live on a student's budget.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Courses
  • People
  • Trips
* What could be improved?
  • N/A
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? N/A

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!