Lots of math, no time for much else Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The Mathematics courses I took at Oxford were very rigorous. However, I found that the 2nd year students were very supportive and helped me manage my workload. The tutors were also very helpful and approachable. That being said, because of how intense the workload was I felt as though I lived in the library. Unlike many of my other classmates from Middlebury who studied abroad at other institutions, I did not have time to travel at all during my time abroad as I was bogged down with work the entire term.

On-site administration of your program

Everyone at Lincoln College was very helpful. Both the Senior Tutor and my Mathematics tutors were always available via email or were willing to set up a time to meet in person. Communication was generally very clear and rapid.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing at Lincoln was very good. I had a single in college with it's own bathroom. It was larger than any room I ever had at Middlebury with beautiful views of the chapel quad and the Radcliffe Camera. However, there were some issues with wifi due to the thick walls. Additionally, the windows were single pane and the door had a large gap underneath it meaning that the room was quite drafty and got pretty cold at times.

The food at Lincoln was pretty good and I always left hall feeling full. That being say, there are far fewer options at Lincoln than at Middlebury. It was hard to get fruit or vegetables and I found that I was not eating a balanced diet as a result. I had to go outside of the college dining facilities to fulfill my dietary needs.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I was very please with how well Lincoln integrated the Middlebury students with the other incoming students. We were treated as normal international students and were fully integrated within student life at Oxford. This made it very easy to make British friends.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I got very sick at the end of Michaelmas term. I had a fever for about a week and had a very difficult time getting a doctor's appointment due to the National Health Service in England. I had to eventually make an emergency appointment before a doctor would see me. It was very frustrating.

Oxford felt very safe during my time there. I never had any safety issues.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

I didn't really keep track of my expenses.

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