Good memories Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/03/0016 to 12/03/0016 with
Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program
I got to learn topics in my major from people who were experts in their fields and get individual attention every week. I was pushed and challenged to be more precise and understand the nuances. I also got to have a lot of fun meeting people and traveling. While there were times where it was difficult, overall, I had a lot of fun.
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The tutorial system was very different than anything I was used to, but it challenged me in a different way. There was more depth than breadth in everything I learned, and choosing which sources I should actually read was also a skill I learned to develop. My tutors were amazing, and I felt like I left the semester with more knowledge on my topics than I had expected. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I really liked my tutorials. |
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? | 50-60 |
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook with friends. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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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About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It is important to socialize and leave your room once in a while. Don't get too caught up in work. The gym facilities are very small. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |