More Than Just a Program with Oxford in the Name Past Review
By Seth L (English/Drama, Trinity University) for
Rhodes College: Oxford - British Studies at Oxford
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, it was a beautiful, though challenging experience. The cultural opportunities are unparalleled and memorable.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Reading load was at times too extreme (but that might, again, just betray my disdain for Milton). |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Very helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Dining was fine, if you like dry English food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Made good friends and orchestrated some interesting individual travel. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Mostly given complete independence, which worked fine in this instance. |
| 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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Drinking on campus is cheapest. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | When doing travel outside the program, stick to smaller groups and try to stay within your host country. You will get a more cohesive experience that way. |
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