Expectedly Oxfordian Past Review
By A student (Economics, French, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/16/2014 to 06/21/2014 with
St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program
Interesting tutorial system conducive to in-depth individual investigation. Really great traditions to take part in. Lots of available events to learn new things and meet new people (talks, society cocktails, balls, etc)
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Quite rigorous, amazing resources, great learning experience |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very organized and flexible, on both logistical and academic issues |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Not in-college, but not too far and fairly comfortable |
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Dinners provided in-college, usually rather bland, but formals are nice |
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| 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) |
Dinners and some lunches are included so food expenses minimal. Other expenses would go toward optional social events |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | The frequency by which formalwear is necessary, i.e. bring at least one gown and lots of dresses |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
