Oxbridge UCLA Was a Life Changing Experience Past Review
By Davinder M (University of Calgary) - abroad from 06/27/2015 to 07/24/2015 with
Oxbridge Academic Programs: Los Angeles - Oxbridge at UCLA
I learned so much about myself, my goals, other cultures, and the beautiful city of LA. It was worthwhile.
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| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
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Oxbridge UCLA was such a great experience for me, and I won't hesitate to say that it was the best summer of my life. I got to attend great classes with amazing teachers who were so kind and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about myself and Oxbridge UCLA gave me the chance to explore fields I might want to pursue in post-secondary. The city of LA was also beautiful, the culture, people, and beaches, it was all so amazing and fantastic. The field trips we were taken on assisted in enriching the students horizons, and allowed us the opportunity to bond outside the university campus. The most important thing I was able to do during this summer was to make friends from all around the world. They were all such great and motivated people who taught me a huge deal about my life and goals. The people I met, the knowledge I gained, and the places I visited are the things I will hold in my heart for the rest of my life, and I am truly thankful for having been able to attend such a great summer program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2bilcn9bJ0 |
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LA is a very expensive city, but it wasn't hard for me to budget my money and spend wisely. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | On a regular week, I would spend around $75. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try not to be too materialistic. Enjoy the beauty of the experience. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Just enjoy every moment of it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
