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University of Oxford
University of Oxford, Wellington Square, OX1 2JD OXFORD, United Kingdom
4.10 / 5 based on 144 reviews.
Description:
Oxford is a unique and historic institution. As the oldest English-speaking university in the world, it lays claim to eight centuries of continuous existence. Since WWII, Oxford has added to its humanistic core a major new research capacity in the natural and applied sciences, including medicine. In so doing, it has enhanced and strengthened its traditional role as a focus for learning and a forum for intellectual debate.
90% of students recommend
144 reviews
144 reviews of University of Oxford
HOUSING
by necan, Stanford University, Stanford, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? The apartment I was staying in was pretty much 'on campus' (Oxford's colleges are spread throughout the city): it was right across from Magdalen college, the college I was affiliated with during my stay in the UK. I was very much a part of the college social and academic scene -- I ate in the college dining hall, joined the rowing team, hung out in the JCR, among other things -- but I always wondered what it would be like to actually live in the dorms. I suppose, then, I'd be looking for an experience different from the one I already had.
Personal comments:
The apartment I stayed in with the other Stanford students was fabulous. It was well situated, well furnished (my room was adorable, besides being comfortable and warm) and well run. We were served tea and pastries everyday at 4 on the dot by Pat, our 'house mum'. The staff was so wonderful. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Sarah, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
History, Independent
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Personal comments:
The Turf Tavern is a fantastic student pub located behind New College and the King's Arms around the corner is also big with students. Other popular pubs are the Royal Oak, Bookbinders Arms, Radcliffe Arms, and Jude the Obscure. Best pub food at the King's Arms, but for real food the Jericho Cafe is not to be missed. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by amandadenny, San Jose State University, San Jose, United States
Literature, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Well, most of these exchange programs have pre-determined course "packages" (mine, for instance, required you to take the 4 courses outlined in the program). This is great, as long as you're interested in all of the courses offered (otherwise, you may be able to arrange a substitution of independent study for one of the courses).
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by necan, Stanford University, Stanford, United States
Political Science, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
No problem at all. It was interesting getting used to certain words and catchphrases though (e.g. french fries are 'chips', chips are 'crisps'). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Sara, University of Georgia, Athens, United States
Journalism, University Agreement
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Family Other sources of funding:
Government assistance Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
I spent less on the telephone bill simply because my cell phone doesn't work overseas. I spent more overall than I do at home because of the exchange rate. Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Housing: was more expensive than at home. Food: was the same price as at home. Telephone: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
Save up money for travel before you go abroad. I never expected traveling from Oxford to other places in the UK, like Edinburgh and Dublin, to be so easy. I wanted to travel and having the money to do so helps. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by Lucariello, Universita per Stranieri di Siena, Siena, Italy
Law, European Community/EU, LLM - Magister Juris
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
Studying law in the UK it's a whole different thing from Italy! Be prepared to digest tons of pages in a short time and to make sense out of it - not just learning them by heart.... In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Just go there. It is worth for many reasons, not last the people you will meet and the prestige of the Uni. FINAL COMMENTS
It's a though course, but you'll learn a lot and you'll meet clever and interesting people. Great start if you want to work in international law firm. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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