Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A worthwhile experience that will teach you to be extra independent. Past Review

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/07/2013 to 06/20/2014 with

Mansfield College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained personal insights regarding my own capability and work ethnic. The academic rigor had pushed me to perform above what was thought as my limit.

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? 250 DOLLARS
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? you should plan on cooking instead of eating out for every meal.

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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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • People
  • British culture
  • atmosphere/ campus
* What could be improved?
  • integration between visiting students and locals
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Class structure : Tutorial system is very different from the American class structure. You will be not only expected to learn the material yourself (from reading list), but also develop your own position and prepared to defend it.