Oxford: A College Town Past Review
By Henry U (HISTORY., Trinity University) for
University of Oxford - Visiting Students
I loved studying abroad. It was a great experience and I would definetly do it again.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The program was made for American students so there wasnt an difference between the host university and the American educational system. It was exactly like taking classes back in the U.S. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
This program was made by American professors and they handled all of the administration for the program. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
The food got a little repetitive. There is a lot of chicken and potatos. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The program always arranged for great trips almost every weekend. The understood the balance between school and exploring another country. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
There were never any problems. The program administrators were always there to help and I dont think there was ever a problem where they were needed. |
| 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? | I probably spend 50 pounds a week on food and drinks. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you think you are going to try and go to another country be sure to bring extra money. Also make sure you leave your credit card number with your parents so if something went wrong and your card gets stole then they can help you. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You would really like this program if you want to come to a country that speaks English but want to do something different then going to London. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Diplomacy in Europe |
| Course Department: | History 3300 |
| Instructor: | Orlovsky |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | I loved this class. We read interesting material and the professor did a great job. |
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Roman Britian |
| Course Department: | History 3301 |
| Instructor: | Smith |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course was great! I enjoyed learning about the Roman world while exploring the different sites. |
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