Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An eye-opening experience. August 27, 2022

By (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 09/13/2021 to 06/17/2022 with

University of Oxford - Visiting Students

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Not only did I learn under a different teaching style, I also got to experience cultures different by interacting with locals. Travelling around Europe was also extremely convenient, and traveling became part of the highlights of my abroad experience as well.

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.

* 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

I got exposed to a completely different teaching style as well as culture in general. I grew to love the atmosphere and would not hesitate to do it all over again.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 140 pounds
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Rail cards are extremely useful if students plan to travel by train a lot.

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
  • International Students
* 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?
  • The tutorials with a tutor and a minimal group of students.
  • Experiencing new culture, food, and traditions.
  • Traveling opportunities made easy by trains.
* What could be improved?
  • The availability and how to make use of local resources, such as setting up bank accounts and rail cards.
  • Introducing the culture of the university beforehand, such as preparing gowns and dresses for college formals.
  • What is expected from visiting students: what kind of work and schedule should they expect?
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that there is no need to pack everything and bring it to the program since there are abundant local resources. I also wish that I knew the character, intensity, and frequency of occasions that would require formal wear before coming to the program so I could better prepare for them.

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!