Hertford College at Oxford - It's challenging, but amazing Past Review

By Justine d (ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS., The College of William and Mary) for

University of Oxford - Visiting Students

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?

I can't even explain how wonderful this was. Really, if you have any interest at all, and you're a good student, go for it. It's challenging, but amazing. And do two terms, if you can; just one doesn't feel like enough.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program?	0-2 weeks
The term and year this program took place:	Other 2010

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.	The William and Mary program is slightly different from the normal Hertford College experience, but it was close enough that I felt like part of the group. WM's program is actually more challenging than the norm, and I found it very invigorating.
* Host Country Program Administration On-site administration of your program
* Housing: How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?	They put you in the Graduate Centre, which is REALLY nice (single rooms with ensuite toilet and shower) but a bit far away, a good 12-15 minute walk to college.
* Food:	Restaurants are great, hall food's satisfactory, and dinner in the graduate centre's usually pretty good.
* Social & Cultural Integration: How integrated did you feel with the local culture?	Hertford is incredibly friendly.
* Health Care: How well were health issues addressed during the program?
* Safety:	No problems at all.
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)
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants?	Mostly spent my money on souvenirs and fun stuff. You can get by with almost no money, but I recommend having some cash. There's too much fun stuff to do!