Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Great opportunity for individualized learning July 24, 2023

By (Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/09/2023 to 06/16/2023 with

St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I was able to travel a lot, and really explore subjects in depth that academically I had only heard about a little previously. It pushed me to explore on my own and find topics I was curios about

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.

It was a fantastic opportunity to engage in learning in a highly individualized manner, improve my writing, and examine subjects in depth that I had only had overviews of previously.

* 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? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • 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? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Small class size
  • Unique University Traditions
  • Ability to Travel
* What could be improved?
  • Integration of mid-year students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How difficult it would be to integrate midway through the year, as well as how difficult managing an international internship would be

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!