Rigorous Academics and Lifelong Friendships Past Review
By A student (Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/04/2019 to 12/06/2019 with
St Anne's College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program
I had a very well-rounded experience from St. Anne's in regards to my education, social life, and cultural awareness. I feel that I am now more prepared to handle challenging courses at Wellesley thanks to the preparation Oxford has given me in becoming a more independent, proactive learner. In terms of my social life, I was able to get to know many of the visiting students as St. Anne's hosts a significant number of them each year. It was also possible for me to get to know several matriculated Oxford students, as the college was pretty good about integrating visiting students into the student body. Finally, I really appreciated being in the city of Oxford and getting to explore the surrounding areas.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I thoroughly enjoyed my study abroad experience at St. Anne's because of the rigorous academic environment, the warm and friendly nature of the college, and the students I was able to get to know. While I might have chosen to take different courses during Michaelmas term, I still appreciate the academic rigor and independent learning style of the program. The September British history course was definitely a highlight for me. |
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? | $50-60 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Foodwise, the dining hall is very affordable and the accommodations have kitchens for cooking meals (cheapest grocery store is Tesco). |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | No |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known that course registration would take a while and that I wouldn't know my actual schedule until well into the term. |
