A deeply joyful and life-changing year August 11, 2025
By A student (History, Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/12/2024 to 06/21/2025 with
Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program
I learned to manage my time effectively, writing essays quickly while maintaining thoughtfulness and high standards. I also became more confident and enthusiastic in introducing myself to new people. In tutorials, I had the rare freedom to share my abundant curiosities, discussing topics and readings I especially enjoyed with an expert in the field, which was a real privilege. I learned to engage with challenging, unexpected questions by drawing on what I had read and understood, while also having the courage to sometimes admit that I was not sure of the answer.
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
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* Host Country Program Administration
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
Worcester is a remarkably beautiful college which is home to a student body that is generally very welcoming and passionate about their studies. I had the most amazing year there, making many new friends and working with the most supportive tutors. It was an uplifting experience that not only enriched my life but also strengthened my confidence in my academic abilities. |
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? | around 70 pounds |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Cook your own meals! |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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? | 10+ |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that I did not have to bring so many books and shoes. |
