Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Exceptional Academics Under Unusual Circumstances! June 30, 2022

By (English, Brandeis University) - abroad from 10/03/2021 to 06/17/2022 with

Hertford College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Being at Oxford allowed me to push myself both academically and personally, and I think that what really made it worthwhile for me was the independence I gained living outside of the US for the first time.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

Although the pandemic certainly impacted my experiences abroad, I found this even more intellectually rewarding than I had anticipated and left feeling more confident about my academic abilities as I contemplate my next steps!

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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  • Other

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Close/one-on-one lessons with tutors
  • Beautiful setting and academic facilities
  • Walkability!
* What could be improved?
  • More opportunities to connect with matriculated Oxford students
  • Revised meal plan options for visiting students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Although it's definitely worth it, the academic program is extremely rigorous - I found the workload to be considerably more than an average semester at my home institution!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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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!