Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

The most incredible experience August 10, 2026

By (Wellesley College) - abroad from 01/14/2026 to 06/20/2026 with

St Edmund Hall, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how to travel on a budget and to try new activities. Very worthwhile

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The rigor was dependent on the tutorials and the major you had

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Off the regular campus, but all visiting students were together so it was nice.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

There are many opportunities to join the community

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

University town

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?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • People
  • Free time/Independence
  • Travel capabilities
* What could be improved?
  • Explanation of courses that can be taken
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring many formal floor-length dresses

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.