Go abroad. Past Review
By Spenser S (English/Latin, Trinity University) for
Rhodes College: Oxford - British Studies at Oxford
I made great friends and memories.
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. |
The grading system was the same, if not easier, than Trinity. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program size was its most valuable component |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Living in a single room was perfect. |
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Three people that I know of got food poisoning |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Going to Edinburhg, Amsterdam, and Prague was amazing. I recommend travelling as much as possible. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I expereienced no safety or health issues. If you have a peanut allergy, virtually no one uses peanut oil. |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I have no idea. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Transportation prices add up. |
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 do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Students looking to have a good time and a few intellectual conversations with some highly valuable professors. |
