Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An unforgettable experience of learning, tradition, and community! September 07, 2025

By (Mathematics & Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/15/2024 to 06/20/2025 with

Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad at Oxford was immensely worthwhile. I deepened my academic knowledge, gained new perspectives by engaging in debate, finance, and sustainability organisations, and built lasting friendships through both college traditions and daily life. The experience helped me grow personally and strengthened my ability to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.

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.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Tutorials
  • Wide range of opportunities to get involved in organisations and initiatives
  • Vibrant social life
* What could be improved?
  • More structured orientation at the beginning of the program
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Given how quickly the term moves, I wish I had gotten involved in some clubs and organisations earlier on.