Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An academically fulfilling and fun year abroad! September 09, 2024

By (Media Arts and Sciences, Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/02/2023 to 06/15/2024 with

St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a lot about work/life balance and managing my time with my studies as well as participating in social activities and events. It was definitely a worthwhile experience for me.

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

Since Oxford utilizes the tutorial system and students typically study one subject, I was able to gain a much more in-depth knowledge about my chosen field of study. Coming out the end of the program, I am happy that I am where I wanted to be academically before starting the program.

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?

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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  • International Students
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?
  • my field of study
  • meeting local students and international students
  • getting immersed in the oxford culture
* What could be improved?
  • I wish there was more integration between local students and visiting students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I took advantage of the myriad of clubs, events, and societies at Oxford while I was there. There is so much to explore and so many opportunities to get involved in something that excites me, that I'm passionate about, or something I've never done before but want to try.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You 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!