Oxford: The most challenging and life changing experience of my life Past Review
By Sarah M (Religion/Political Science, Wellesley College) for
University of Oxford - Visiting Students
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I am a better student and person for having gone to Oxford. I plan to go back for graduate school. It solidified my love for academia and broadened my cultural horizons.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I loved the tutorial system and thought it fit well for me. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The adviser at Oxford made herself available, but was not the most helpful or understanding. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
Take advantage of all the local pubs and restaurants |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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? | 100 pounds per week. Used for groceries, travel, and general entertainment. If you need to, you can definitely spend less money, but I went out to eat/drink very often. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Nothing really unanticipated, except that the general cost of things in the UK is more than the US. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of Oxford. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be there so visit lots of colleges, travel to London and elsewhere, meet as many people as possible! |
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