A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Past Review

By (Nexus International School Putrajaya) - abroad from 06/21/2015 to 07/18/2015 with

Oxbridge Academic Programs: St Andrews - Oxbridge at St Andrews

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained more insight into the medical world, and I had the chance to take a look at the life of a medical student studying in St Andrews. As an aspiring doctor, this was an invaluable four weeks for me, as not only did it help me obtain a better understanding of the medical syllabus and the practical work required within the course, it also allowed me to make new friends and interact with people whom I would never have met if it had not been for this summer program.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

The housekeeping personnel were friendly and made me feel completely at home. The beds were made every day, and there was the opportunity to change towels every day, if you wanted.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Living in John Burnet Hall, only a couple minutes away from town, gave us the opportunity to interact with the locals.

* 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? £20-£30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Don't feel like you have to go to a restaurant for lunch every day; Tesco and Gregg's sell amazing subs for a much lower price than you would normally get in a proper restaurant.

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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  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Culture immersion - activities and games related to the Scottish traditions
  • Friendliness and openness of the people, both those who work for Oxbridge and the locals
  • The depth and complexity of the medical program was, in my opinion, sufficient for learners in our age group.
* What could be improved?
  • Number of technical workshops held
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it would be my first and last time attending this program.

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!