Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A good year at Oxford! August 17, 2026

By (Neuroscience, Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/02/2025 to 06/20/2026 with

University of Oxford - Visiting Students

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Very much so! It was hard at times but it taught me how adaptable I could be.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

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

My time at Oxford was wonderful, the St. Peter’s community in particular was lovely, but I was also able to make friends at the other colleges and beyond, which really made me feel like a part of the community. Furthermore, the academic experience was invaluable, allowing me to do research on topics I may not have had access to otherwise.

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? $30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? If you have the facilities, cook food for yourself!

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
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Community
  • Research
  • Opportunities
* What could be improved?
  • Structure
  • Accommodation/Housing
  • Visiting Student/Domestic Student relations
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the specific program I was a part of worked differently from all other courses… a problem you will not have if you aren’t a visiting student in neuroscience at St. Peter’s.

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!