Intellectual and rewarding! December 08, 2025
By A student (Cognitive Science, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/08/2025 to 12/05/2025 with
Oxford Study Abroad Programme (OSAP): Oxford - Study Abroad at Oxford University
I grew both as a person and as a learner. Oxford challenges you to both learn how to structure your studies/day, socialize in a new country, and succeed in a rigorous academic system that demands excellence. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt like I matured.
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The Oxford tutorial system was wonderful and allowed me to explore a lot of novel topics with creative approaches and feedback. Your experience will definitely depend on the tutor you get, so there is a bit of variability, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed learning in this focused and personalized manner. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Meet some other visiting students and set up a cooking rotation, where everyone pitches in to buy cutlery/ingredients. It is a lot cheaper than eating out, and can be more affordable than the dining hall (which operates on a pay-as-you-go system) depending on how you eat! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Reach out to more British and full-year students at different colleges early on in the term; you aren't imposing on them, and asking for small favors like a formal dinner exchange or to visit their campus will make your experience so much richer! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
