Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Phenomenal and Life-Changing Year at Oxford Past Review

By (Anthropology., Barnard College) - abroad from 09/29/2012 to 06/15/2013 with

Oxford Study Abroad Programme (OSAP): Oxford - Study Abroad at Oxford University

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Academically, the tutorial system was challenging yet in every way rigorous and enriching, given that I devoted quite a large percentage of my time during school terms. Since Oxford cultivates a relatively more close-knit environment, both socially and spatially, I was able to branch out and meet people in the university coming from all over the world. The musically life there is really fascinating as well. All in all, everything was easily accessible and social relationships have proved to be lasting.

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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.

The workload was challenging yet absolutely enriching and rigorous.

* 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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? More than 200 USD
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat in college halls more often.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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

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  • Local 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?
  • Academic system
  • Social aspect
  • Environment
* What could be improved?
  • Tuition (much more costly than local standards)
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Students studying abroad in Europe should really take full advantage of the breaks and travel around this fascinating continent.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.