Short but a great experience! December 23, 2023
By A student (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/03/2023 to 12/02/2023 with
Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program
Yes, it was worthwhile! I got to explore the beautiful city and meet a lot of new people.
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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I was very happy with my living arrangements! I was assigned a single room with a small private bathroom, and bedding and towels were provided. |
* Food: |
The dining hall food was fine, but since I had access to a kitchen I mostly cooked my own meals. The dining hall was not open for dinner during the September Seminar. |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There weren't many opportunities to integrate with the local culture through the program itself, so I had to look for activities/events on my own. |
* 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
I would have loved to stay longer, but I really enjoyed the time that I had. |
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) |
Many activities through Oxford student orgs cost extra money, so expect that to contribute to expenses. |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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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 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? | There are so many Bodleian-associated libraries around the city that you can access with an Oxford student card — I wish I was able to visit more of them while I was there. Also I would have sent in a better student ID photo! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |