Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

At least it looks like Hogwarts? July 29, 2024

By (Art History and Archaeology, Brandeis University) - abroad from 10/08/2023 to 06/10/2024 with

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

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was worth it, but I learned that while I can be happy as an introvert, I can't do it forever.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved the tutorials but when I didn't love my tutors, the 1:1 style was rough.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Getting anything administrative done was a huge pain in the ass.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

It was literally cheaper to cook for myself and the dining hall had really limited hours.

* 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 met some great people and loved my courses and the city.

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)

I needed to work and my program made it super hard and provided zero support.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? About 100 dollars
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Get a job.

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

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  • Other
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?
  • Freedom
  • Courses
  • Location
* What could be improved?
  • Financial Planning
  • Adminstration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The British have a massive drinking problem as a nation and Oxford is like 2 hours from London.

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.