Past Review

By (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., Providence College) for

Blackfriars, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
An amazing time in Blackfriars!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I loved Oxford, it was easily one of the best academic experiences that anyone could take advantage of in the world.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

This program, once I got into contact with the program was very good with providing me with what I needed in a timely and professional manner. They really made things easier.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a house with other American students. <br /><br /> Nothing too special, but the rooms had sinks in them which is very convenient.

* Food:

I did not like the exclusive atmosphere of St. Benet's.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

A life defining experience.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

There were no major incidents.

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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Always bear the exchange rate in mind when making purchases.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans