Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

CamPrep, a life-changing experience Past Review

By (High School) - abroad from 07/03/2015 to 07/30/2015 with

Oxbridge Academic Programs: Cambridge - The Cambridge Prep Experience

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was definitely worthwhile, in all aspects more than just the OxBridge website. Academically, I am very far ahead in my biology class, because I learned the fundamental knowledge for that class. Also, I learned a little more about how to live independently, and how to manage expenses. Overarching all of this, I made many friends, and I knew about nine tenths of my fellow comrades after coming alone to England. I still keep in touch every day with people from America, Switzerland, Brazil, and many more places, and I've learned from their cultures as well.

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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.

Studying molecular biology, I got a look to see what university life was like by having a PhD student as my teacher, which was very unique

* 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

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)

Lunch was mandatory to purchase, although it was usually around 5-7 pounds. Souvenirs and other things (like a replacement to my broken umbrella) cost me a very small amount of money as well

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $70
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you can, keep extraneous expenses to a minimum, as in losing a 25 pound jacket, or buying unnecessary food for your room

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?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The students, staff, and overall friendliness of the people
  • The organization of information presented by OxBridge
  • The many free activities other than academics
* What could be improved?
  • Wi-fi on the campus
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? 1) Pandora Radio does not work in England (or anywhere besides America, Australia, and NZ)

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!