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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 aimee929, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, United States
Literature, University Agreement
Personal assessment
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? I attended Oxford as an undergraduate; now that I have both Bachelor's and Master's degree, I feel living independently would be best.
Personal comments:
We stayed in single-room houses at St. Anne's College, and had access to the libraries at Oxford, as well as the dining facilities at St. Anne's. In many respects, we had all the advantages of a typical St. Anne's student. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
STUDENT LIFE
by Sara, University of Georgia, Athens, United States
Journalism, University Agreement
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities, Nightlife: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
I didn't really have a favorite pub or cafe in Oxford, because I tried to go to as many different places as possible while I was there. Everything was great! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
ACADEMIC
by tabitha, Universität Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Religion/Theology, Independent
My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
make sure you know in advance, which tutors you have in your tutorials. this is where you can learn a lot (or not!) while lectures are rather poor.
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
a less hierarcical treatement would be a great impovement. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
by Sara, University of Georgia, Athens, United States
Journalism, University Agreement
Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. Personal comments:
No problem. The English slang was hard to understand sometimes, but that's half the fun of studying abroad! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
EXPENSES
by Sarah, Pennsylvania State University, State College, United States
History, Independent
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Other Other sources of funding:
Government assistance private bank loan Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options Personal spending habits:
The US dollar is extremely weak in comparison with the British pound, so everything in the UK costs about double what it would in the USA. Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
If you're going to travel in the UK and will be here for more than 6 months, buy a Young Persons Railcard. It costs £20 for the year and gets you a third off of any ticket. Also, buses are a bit slower, but considerably cheaper. Don't shop for all of your groceries at a Sainsbury Local or Express or at Marks and Spencer. Try to find a Co-op or Tesco. For toiletry and household items try Superdrug before Boots. Always ask if a store gives a student discount (clothing stores, restaurants, and hair salons included). This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
OVERALL
by amassana, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Philosophy, University Agreement
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
A better preparation for coping with cultural differences. In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
Its academic quality FINAL COMMENTS
It is a very nice place to go. I you can go, just do it. This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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