Being in Oxford was like living in a story book. Past Review
By Abigail H (HISTORY., Millsaps College) - abroad from 06/30/2013 to 08/06/2013 with
Rhodes College: Oxford - British Studies at Oxford
Things really are different, even in a country that appears similar to your own. Everyday, I think about how much I want to go back. I want to see and do and learn more. It was completely worth it!
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The program is rigorous, but is not too demanding. It allows students the opportunity to engage in the city not just the school work. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
If you really want to see other parts of the country, you must spend a good bit of money. Locally, you can do a lot for free or be reimbursed. If you want to engage in local night life, go shopping, or dine out it will cost. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | At least $100 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Make preparations to save a good bit of money ahead of time. You will spend so much more than you think. |
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? | I wish I had planned to visit places more. There was so much I did not see that I could have. It is good to look up places before traveling and setting travel dates. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA 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. |
