Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An unforgettable experience abroad August 31, 2023

By (Economics, Wellesley College) - abroad from 10/01/2022 to 07/14/2023 with

Worcester College, University of Oxford - Visiting Students Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Studying abroad in the United Kingdom during a year of economic and political changes was interesting to say the least - these factors all played a part in my Economics classes, and I was able to gain a firsthand understanding of how monetary and fiscal policy plays out internationally. I also had the unique opportunity to join student organizations within Oxford, allowing myself to be truly immersed in the full matriculated student experience.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 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

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • I loved the international presence and being able to interact with students from around the world.
* What could be improved?
  • I think that the food service and meal plans could be improved.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I had spent more time exploring the different parts of the UK and taking advantage of the public transportation.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.