Most whimsical time of my life. September 04, 2025
By Ren S (English and classics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 10/07/2024 to 06/16/2025 with
University of Oxford - Visiting Students
It was extremely worthwhile, I rediscovered my academic passions and and enjoyment in being social.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I had a phenomenal time during my year at Oxford - it truly lived up to all of my expectations, I met the most amazing kindred souls and enjoyed the independence of the tailored tutorial system. Truly the best experience of my time at university. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The visiting student advisor at Hertford College regularly checked in with us and was always available to talk to regarding all aspects of life and academics at Oxford. She was also a genuinely lovely lady to chat with. |
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* Housing:
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Compared to American college dining halls I've experienced, the food here was ten times better and the halls were genuinely beautiful places to eat; formal dinners were great opportunities to have candle-lit three course meals in the company of new people and old friends. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Though I was a visiting student and attending one of 30+ colleges, the other students did not hesitate to befriend and bond with me. I truly felt like I was a part of the social life there and I'd say the integration was absolutely seamless. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 200 pounds |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | n/a |
