Oxford: The most challenging and life changing experience of my life Past Review
By Sarah M (Religion/Political Science, Wellesley College) for
University of Oxford - Visiting Students
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I am a better student and person for having gone to Oxford. I plan to go back for graduate school. It solidified my love for academia and broadened my cultural horizons.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved the tutorial system and thought it fit well for me. |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The adviser at Oxford made herself available, but was not the most helpful or understanding. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Take advantage of all the local pubs and restaurants |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 pounds per week. Used for groceries, travel, and general entertainment. If you need to, you can definitely spend less money, but I went out to eat/drink very often. |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Nothing really unanticipated, except that the general cost of things in the UK is more than the US. |
Language
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of Oxford. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be there so visit lots of colleges, travel to London and elsewhere, meet as many people as possible! |
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