Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great Experience! January 30, 2023

By (East Asian Languages and Culture, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/05/2022 to 12/03/2023 with

St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The tutorial system really helped me with my humanities major, however, it was really dependent on the assigned tutor.

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.

* 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)

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
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Tutorial system
  • School's resources
  • School's events
* What could be improved?
  • Program structure for all disciplines
  • integration of Oxford students and visiting students
  • food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You will meet a lot of other visiting students! Oxford also allowed us to participate in all activities. Really enjoyed the experience.The academics are definitely more rigorous than other study abroad programs, and you will have limited opportunities to travel throughout europe.

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.