Oxford Literature Summer Program Past Review
By Kyle B (Biotechnology, Tulane University) for
University of Oxford - Visiting Students
I had a great time. I had spent time in the city of Oxford before, so the culture was not new. It was a great experience to spend such a prolonged time in a different country, though.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Teachers and lecturers were amazing. The work load was not too extensive, and access to the University libraries was very nice as well. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The administration was very friendly and accommodating. They socialized with everyone and were extremely helpful in helping everyone have a good time in the city. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a very nice room, but not all rooms were the same size. Some people did not like their rooms. |
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Great food. Accommodating to all dietary restrictions. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Many free museums in the town. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Clean city with restricted vehicular traffic. A lot of tourists, but not most of the problems that usually accompany them. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | This, and the sister History program, is an excellent chance to experience a different country and not worry about a serious language barrier. There are grad and undergrad courses, and all of the students are very unique and interesting individuals. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Shakespeare on Stage and Screen |
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| Instructor: | Dr. John O'Connor |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Trips were available to locations very significant to the course. Plays were being performed at various colleges in the town to supplement our course work. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No. |
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Literary Theory and Analysis |
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| Instructor: | Dr. Roger Dalrymple |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Very challenging and extensive topic covered in a very seminar friendly environment. |
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