I am so glad that I went and it was a perfect break from Middlebury life! June 29, 2022
By A student (IPE, Middlebury College) - abroad from 01/17/2022 to 04/16/2022 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury – CMRS Oxford Humanities Program
I think my writing definitely improved a lot! I also learned to plan my life with more agency. It was definitely worthwhile.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
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It is definitely a challenging and rewarding experience, and it will truly improve your writing skills. Half a star deducted for the lack of clarity about grade and performance in the middle of the course. The grading might sometimes be arbitrary and depend on your individual tutors. |
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I ate out for most of my meals and it is important to learn to control your budget! |
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How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There is not much interaction with Oxford students, yet travel is accessible and town is await for your exploration! |
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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) |
I ate out everyday and spent about 30 pounds on food. Not a great example and should've learned how to cook! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300-500 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Maybe make your own food and plan ahead! I think everything in the UK is about the same numerical price as it is in the US except it's in pounds. Not accurate but just for reference! |
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? | Writing work might sound a lot but you will get through it! Your experience might depend on your expectations of your tutors, and good luck! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou 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
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International Relations |
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| Instructor: | Paul Hansbury |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | If you have some prior knowledge about IR, the conversation with Paul is definitely intellectually engaging and challenging! I love to talk to him so much! |
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Modern Africa |
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| Instructor: | Jonathan (Jono) Jackson |
| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | Jono is very chill, friendly, and supportive. I wasn't familiar with the topic and I was glad that I learned a lot with him! |
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