Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An Intellectual Boxing Ring Past Review

By (English and American Literatures, Middlebury College) - abroad from 08/30/2012 to 12/07/2012 with

Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies - Oxford

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. Studying under the 'tutorial system' is worth the experience alone.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Utilize the 'Meal Deal' at Boots

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?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The diverse course selection
  • The writing intensive nature of the program
  • The quality of professors and tutors
* What could be improved?
  • The Integral Course (mandatory for all CMRS students)
  • Integration into the Keble College community
  • Field trip locations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I didn't believe returning students when they said, "The CMRS workload is on par with Middlebury's." It's a gruelling, but ultimately rewarding nine weeks.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Oratory

Course Department: Literature
Instructor: Alex Kerr
Instruction Language: English
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Integral Course

Course Department: CMRS
Instructor: Various lecturers
Instruction Language: English
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Shakespeare I
Course Department: Literature
Instructor: Ralph Hanna
Instruction Language: English
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Ancient Greek Literature in the Classical Age
Course Department: Classics
Instructor: Elizabeth Sawyer
Instruction Language: English
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