Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing Past Review

By (History And English, Tufts University) - abroad from 10/02/2011 to 06/16/2012 with

University of Oxford - Visiting Students

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
This was the best experience of my life.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Pembroke College, Oxford
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Oxford was great- Lynn Wilkinson in particular is incredibly helpful and accommodating.

* 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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? No
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? a lot.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? expect to spend a lot of money in oxford, but it helps to do grocery shopping.

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?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Classes
  • Oxford Students
  • Oxford
* What could be improved?
  • Tufts Administration
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Tufts is not very helpful. They are much more focused on the London Program. Also, you have to move out of your room if you upgrade from a B Band.

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!