Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Oxford was Fantastic Past Review

By (Economics, Sociology, & Pre-Med, Trinity University) - abroad from 07/01/2012 to 08/07/2012 with

Rhodes College: Oxford - British Studies at Oxford

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
To double check alarms. I missed a flight for weekend travel that had to be repurchased. Other than that, It was very worthwhile. The culture and people were great to see. I was so happy to have got the opportunity to go on this trip.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Professors and Tutors were great. Pretty good classes, and the daily lectures on special topics were very interesting as well.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very accommodating and took care of us. Also very friendly in all circumstances.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Stayed in St. John's College facilities. These were very nice and neat. Plus it was a bonus to live in a house older than the USA by more than 100 years!

* Food:

Cafeteria food was more than adequate. Multi-course meals every time and good quality.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The local culture was easy to get ahold of. Everyone for the most part was friendly toward Americans. NO

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

No experience or issues.

* Safety:

Oxford was very safe. No issues at all. Good police presence, and people were friendly and non-threatening.

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)

Staying there was easy. But travel to other areas or countries was most expensive.

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $2000+
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Eat out as little as possible. Book travel as early as possible.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Great Location
  • Easy travel to most of Europe
  • Program was organized and well staffed
* What could be improved?
  • Get some feedback on what trips were good. Most were, but some were less enjoyable.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? To book as much travel on the weekends as early as possible. Costs go up later, but early booking can allow you to travel all over the place.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The 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.

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

Architecture in 18th Century England
Course Department:
Instructor: Dr. Whyte
Instruction Language: English
Comments: This class was awesome. Great use of surrounding buildings, and the tutor was excellent. Overall, it was my favorite class.
Credit Transfer Issues: No.
Course Name/Rating:

Making of the British Raj
Course Department: History
Instructor: Dr. Zastoupil
Instruction Language: English
Comments: Well planned course with excursions. Material seemed to stray at times, but In general this was a very informative and engaging class. The discussions were the best part.
Credit Transfer Issues: