Oxford: Beautiful and Rewarding! Past Review
By Colleen K (Communication and Media Studies., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Oxford - Humanities Course
It was definitely worthwhile. I can't wait to go back and see more. I became more aware of the world around me and brought back a great sense of independence.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived at the top of 60 winding stairs which was very difficult to maneuver my luggage up. The bathroom was very small and unreliable; sometimes the toilet did not work or the shower would randomly shut off. |
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Basically only one option to eat every night. If you did not like that day's meal, you did not eat much. The breakfast was the same thing every day. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Weekend and day trips were a lot of fun. Got to see different parts of the country. |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | In a month I spent around $2000. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | The exchange rate was a big shock. Money was a lot easier to spend abroad. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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