A Rewarding Experience June 27, 2023

By (Economics, Brandeis University) - abroad from 10/09/2022 to 06/17/2023 with

St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Intensive academic training. Cross-cultural perspectives. Interaction with smart and talented peers.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

St. Edmund Hall is a friendly and tight-knitted community. Academic rigor is consistent with Oxford's reputation. The college is too small to provide on-site accommodation for visiting students, which could mean a little less interaction with the (undergraduate) student body. However, the overall experience is very rewarding.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

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?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The courses and the people.
* What could be improved?
  • Accommodation.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? It takes a while to adjust to the workload and the social scenes but it gets easier once you find your place.